NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Iconic Daytona International Speedway this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock; Countdown to Green Gets Underway at 7 p.m. ET

One race remains in the Cup Series regular season, Neil Paine dives into which drivers below the elimination line have a chance to win at Daytona.

The sports of stockcar racing and women’s basketball are crossing paths again this weekend in Daytona at the Coke Zero Sugar 400, where LSU superstar guard Flau’Jae Johnson will wave the green flag as the race’s honorary starter.

PRERACE: The Cup garage will open at 4:30 p.m. ... The drivers meeting will be at 6:35 p.m. ... Driver introductions will be at 7 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is 160 laps (400 miles) on the 2.5-mile oval in Daytona Beach, Florida.

For many hotel managers, the August time slot for the Coke Zero has been a positive transition, adding another special event to summer calendar.

Racing Insights projects that Alex Bowman will nab a walk-off victory to secure a playoff spot Saturday at Daytona (7:30 p.m. ET, NBC).

PRERACE: The Xfinity garage will open at noon ... Qualifying will be at 3 p.m. ... Driver introductions will be at 6:55 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is 100 laps (250 miles) on the 2.5-mile oval in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The NWS warns of high rip current risk through late Friday in both Volusia and Flagler. In Flagler. A coastal flood advisory also has been issued.