Daytona 500: who won the race after a three-hour rain delay?
17 february 2025 в 03:37
The NASCAR Daytona 500 race started on Sunday, February 16, but rain in Florida temporarily halted the race — for a few hours, to be exact. As strong winds and downpour hit Daytona Beach, visitors and racers had to wait. So who won the Daytona 500 in 2025?
Several celebrities were present at the race, including «Captain America: The Winter Soldier» star Anthony Mackie. The 46-year-old Marvel Universe hero enthusiastically commented on how «amazing» it was to attend the event «and be so welcomed», - according to the Associated Press.
«The movie became number 1, and, on top of that, with the great race of America, you know, it’s phenomenal, dude», - Anthony said. «I think it’s one of those moments when two perfect things coincided at the right time. I couldn’t ask for a better time».
In addition to Anthony, Donald Trump was also at the Daytona 500 for a short time.
Below are updates on the winner of the Daytona 500 this year.
The race was not postponed to another day but was interrupted by rain and had a three-hour delay.
Yes, the president left the race after a heavy downpour began. He spoke to journalists after returning to West Palm Beach, where he told them he would watch the race from home.
When Trump arrived at the Daytona Speedway, his motorcade led the racers around the track for two laps. He also asked them to «have a good time» and to be safe.
«This is your favorite president. I’m a big fan. I’m really a big fan of you guys, people», - Trump told the racers, according to the Associated Press. «How you do it, I don’t know, but I just want you to be safe. You’re talented people and great Americans. Have a good day, have fun, and see you later».
The winner was not announced at the time of publication due to a three-hour rain delay. Around 6:15 PM, NASCAR announced that the rain had stopped and the race would conclude on Sunday evening.
The following racers occupied the top 5 positions at the time of publication:
Several celebrities were present at the race, including «Captain America: The Winter Soldier» star Anthony Mackie. The 46-year-old Marvel Universe hero enthusiastically commented on how «amazing» it was to attend the event «and be so welcomed», - according to the Associated Press.
«The movie became number 1, and, on top of that, with the great race of America, you know, it’s phenomenal, dude», - Anthony said. «I think it’s one of those moments when two perfect things coincided at the right time. I couldn’t ask for a better time».
In addition to Anthony, Donald Trump was also at the Daytona 500 for a short time.
Below are updates on the winner of the Daytona 500 this year.
The race was not postponed to another day but was interrupted by rain and had a three-hour delay.
Yes, the president left the race after a heavy downpour began. He spoke to journalists after returning to West Palm Beach, where he told them he would watch the race from home.
When Trump arrived at the Daytona Speedway, his motorcade led the racers around the track for two laps. He also asked them to «have a good time» and to be safe.
«This is your favorite president. I’m a big fan. I’m really a big fan of you guys, people», - Trump told the racers, according to the Associated Press. «How you do it, I don’t know, but I just want you to be safe. You’re talented people and great Americans. Have a good day, have fun, and see you later».
The winner was not announced at the time of publication due to a three-hour rain delay. Around 6:15 PM, NASCAR announced that the rain had stopped and the race would conclude on Sunday evening.
The following racers occupied the top 5 positions at the time of publication:
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