The Daytona 500 faced a rain delay just after 11 laps were completed, following President Trump leading drivers in two ceremonial laps around the Daytona International Speedway. With rain starting to fall and concerns about weather in the area, NASCAR officials had adjusted the race's starting time earlier. Trump engaged with the drivers, expressing his admiration and wishing them safety as they prepared to race. The timeline for resuming the race was uncertain due to track drying times and ongoing weather forecasts predicting further rain later in the day.
This is your favorite president. I'm a big fan. I am a really big fan of you people... I just want you to be safe.
NASCAR officials moved the start time to 2 p.m. Eastern earlier this week - 70 minutes ahead of the planned green flag - because of potential rain.
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