NASCAR News: 2025 Daytona 500 hit by rain delay

After 11 of the scheduled 200 laps, the 67th running of the Daytona 500 is under a delay due to inclement weather.

Polesitter Chase Briscoe led the field to green to open the 2025 Cup Series regular season alongside Austin Cindric. Briscoe led four laps and shared the lead with Ty Dillon, and William Byron at the Daytona International Speedway.

Byron was the leader at the moment of caution and guided the field onto pit road ahead of the red flag. Each of the field’s 41 drivers were instructed to drive to their respective pit boxes for the duration of the stoppage. Byron leads Cindric, Ty Dillon, Briscoe and Ross Chastain early in the 67th annual 500-miler in Daytona Beach.

President Donald Trump received cheers from the crowd at Daytona International Speedway as Air Force One landed at the airport ahead of his arrival for the Daytona 500 on Sunday.

The president’s plane flew over the speedway before it landed at Daytona International Airport. Cheers from the crowd were heard on the FOX broadcast as the pre-race hosts talked to Chase Elliott. NASCAR fans and drivers watched as the plane flew over the track.

“This iconic race showcases the fastest, most fearless drivers in motorsports, who represent our Nation’s love of tradition, competition, and automotive innovation,” the statement read. “The Daytona 500 brings together people from all walks of life—from lifelong racing fans to first-time spectators—they all join in celebrating a shared passion for speed, adrenaline, and the thrill of the race.

“From the roar of the engines on the track to the echo of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ soaring through the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to the speed, strength, and unyielding spirit that make America great. That spirit is what will fuel America’s Golden Age, and if we harness it, the future is truly ours.”

The president was seen riding around the track in The Beast before he chatted with NASCAR drivers and legendary racer Richard Petty.

He was on hand for the singing of the national anthem. He thanked U.S. military members for their service in his statement

Running Order after 11 Laps