🔥Join us Sunday, July 6th at Legacy Daytona for a 500-mile battle featuring the legendary 1987 NASCAR mod.

The Independence 500 isn't just a race — it's a tribute to classic stock car thunder, raw horsepower, and wheel-to-wheel action on the high-banks of the (Legacy) Daytona International Speedway.

Whether you're racing or watching, don’t miss this historic showdown. Buckle up — this is going to be a race to remember.

​​Make sure you don’t miss out — spots will fill up fast! Let’s make this a can’t-miss event for the summer.

RACE DIRECTOR: TBD

MAIN EVENT: Daytona 200 (2008 Version)
Date: July 6, 2025
Track: Daytona (2008 version)
Laps: 200
Practice: 6:00 PM EST
Race Start: 6:30 PM EST
Setup: iRacing Fixed
Tires: Unlimited sets
Fuel: Standard amount (100%)
Restarts: Single file, lapped cars inside
Weather: Static — July 5, Noon, Clear skies, 90°F, 7 mph SW wind

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HOW TO QUALIFY

Single-Car Qualifying
Top 10 fastest drivers lock into the Main Event.
Qualifying Servers Open:
Tuesday, June 24 → 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST
Wednesday, June 25 → 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST
 Bump Day
Friday, June 27 → 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
 

125 QUALIFYING RACES 
Monday, June 30 — Two 50-lap races 

RACE 1 

Practice 6:30 PM

Race: 7:00 PM

RACE 2 

Practice: 7:30 Pm 

Race: 8:00 PM
Top 10 finishers from each advance to the main event

Last Chance Qualifier
Monday, June 30 — Top 10 finishers advance to the Main Event

FOLLOWING 125 RACES

PRIZE POOL (with 50 entries = $500 total)
1st — $100
2nd — $75
3rd — $70
4th — $65
5th — $55
6th — $45
7th — $35
8th — $25
9th — $20
10th — $10


⚠ RULES & NOTES:

No refunds for failing to qualify (exceptions may apply for outside factors)

Caution system: Self-policed — claim it, take EOLL; unclaimed incidents will be reviewed post-race. Max of 2 caused cautions — after that, you’re parked.

Black flags: Admins may clear bogus ones but reserve the right to uphold penalties.

Conduct: Admins may penalize, park, or eject drivers at any time for unsportsmanlike behavior.

Paint Schemes: Keep it clean — no vulgar or offensive logos (if NASCAR wouldn’t allow it, neither will we).

READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK?
This is your chance to show your skill, and grab a share of the cash!
The Independence 500 isn’t just another race — it’s a summer showdown you don’t want to miss.

Register now, lock in your spot, and let’s go racing!