Due to heavy rains in Florida on Sunday, the Daytona 500 was postponed for the first time in its 54-year history. The heavy rain saturated Daytona’s International Speedway. Pole-sitter Carl Edwards said, “This is one of the toughest things for us drivers. It’s now who can really stay focused. That’s not just the drivers, that’s the pit crews, the crew chiefs, everyone, the officials. But I think we’ll be just fine.”
The Florida forecast reports more rain on Monday, but officials are prepared to wait into the night to avoid a Tuesday race. Teams have to get ready for next week’s race in Phoenix. If all goes well with the weather, the 500-mile race is scheduled to air on Fox at noon on Monday.
