🔥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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BROADCAST LIVE ON TURN1BROADCASTING

HOW TO QUALIFY
 

Get all the race details here:

The Top- 10 fastest drivers lock into the Main Event. You will have three chances to lock your car into the main even along with qualifying races that will be LIVE on Turn1Broadcasting along with a last chance race.

 

Qualifying Servers Open: (4 qualifying laps)

Tuesday, June 24 → 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST

Wednesday, June 25 → 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST

 

BUMP DAY (4 qualifying laps)

Friday, June 27 → 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Qualifying Races - Monday, June 30, 2025

 

RACE 1 - 35 Lap Race - Top 10 finishers advance to the Main Event

Practice 6:30 PM

Race: 7:00 PM

 

RACE 2 - 35 Lap Race - Top 10 finishers advance to the Main Event

Practice: 7:30 Pm

Race: 8:00 PM

 

Top 10 finishers from each advance to the main event

Last Chance Qualifier

 

June 30 — 30 Lap Race - Top 10 finishers advance to the Main Event

Practice: 8:30 PM

Race: 8:45 PM

 

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PRIZE POOL (with 80 entries = $800 total)
1st — $250
2nd — $150
3rd — $120
4th — $90
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!