# Virtual Reality Race Streams The NASCAR Daytona 500 Race Will Be Streamed In Virtual Reality By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daytona-500-vr References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/17/daytona-500-will-be-broadcast-in-vr/) & [nextvr](http://www.nextvr.com/gearvr-live) The [Daytona 500](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dining-concepts) is comfortably one of the best and most highly anticipated events of the [NASCAR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datetona-at-daytona-500) calendar, with people who can't make it to the races in person gathering in front of their TV sets. Now however, the Daytona 500 viewing experience is being escalated to a completely different level thanks to virtual reality streams that are going to be made available courtesy [Fox Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-cup-matches) and NextVR. If you're in possession of your own GearVR headset and own a compatible smartphone, you will be able to enjoy a virtual reality broadcast that lets you witness the race from the stands, from the starting line, from the infield and even from the pit lane. Virtual reality broadcasts have long been thought to have a lot of potential in the sports field, and the virtually streamed Daytona 500 is set to solidify this idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Streams:** The emergence of virtual reality streams in live sports events offers a new and immersive viewing experience for audiences. - **Enhanced Viewing Experience:** The use of virtual reality in streaming sports events allows viewers to watch from different perspectives and locations, enhancing their overall experience. - **Sports Broadcasting Innovation:** The adoption of virtual reality technology in sports broadcasting opens up new opportunities for immersive and interactive fan engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Entertainment:** The use of virtual reality streams in sports events presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports entertainment industry. - **Technology:** The integration of virtual reality technology in live streaming creates new possibilities for the technology industry. - **Media Broadcasting:** The adoption of virtual reality broadcasting in sports enhances the capabilities and offerings of the media broadcasting industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Virtual Reality Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7-vr.md) - [Phygital Televised Races](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lap-of-legends.md) - [Virtual Horseracing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-horseracing.md) - [Virtual Reality Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football.md) - [Sports-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiodive.md) - [Racecar-Inspired Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datetona-at-daytona-500.md) - [Digital Car-Racing Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enascar-college.md) - [VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holoride.md)