The Daytona 500, NASCAR's prestigious season-opener, faced multiple weather delays totaling over 3 1/2 hours before finally resuming close to 6:30 p.m. EST. President Donald Trump made a notable appearance at the event, leading drivers on ceremonial laps in his heavily armored presidential limousine known as 'The Beast.'
Despite the rain delays, the race was set to conclude under the lights on Sunday evening. Trump, after addressing the drivers with words of admiration and encouragement, left the track as the Daytona 500 entered another rain delay.
