NASCAR Postpones Daytona 500 Over Rain Following Trump Appearance

NASCAR Postpones Daytona 500 Over Rain Following Trump Appearance
President Donald Trump with First Lady Melania Trump speaks before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb 16, 2020. Peter Casey/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The Daytona 500 NASCAR race was postponed until Monday afternoon following a visit from President Donald Trump on Sunday, according to race officials.

The race was postponed after two lengthy delays totaling more than three hours. The Florida race will resume at 4 p.m. ET Monday and be broadcast on Fox. The first delay of the day came moments after the presidential motorcade completed a ceremonial parade lap around the 2 1/2-mile track. Trump’s armored limousine, nicknamed “The Beast,” exited Daytona International Speedway, and the sky opened for a brief shower that forced drivers back to pit road.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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