Weather pushes Daytona 500 to Monday night
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Inclement weather has again delayed the start of the Daytona 500.
Persistent rain on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway forced the first postponement in the 54-year history of NASCAR's biggest race. The start was rescheduled for noon (et) on Monday, but poor conditions remain in the area and officials will try again at 7 p.m. (et).
"While we're suspending the start from noon to 7 ET, we're not suspending our efforts," said NASCAR president Mike Helton via Twitter. "We'll be working all day."
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When the Daytona 500 does start, Carl Edwards will lead the field of 43 cars to the green flag. Edwards won the pole position for the race with a lap at 194.738 m.p.h. one week ago.
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