The Daytona 500 kicked off with excitement but faced significant interruptions due to inclement weather. After a lengthy nearly four-hour delay, the race resumed, but not before being paused again just after 11 laps completed. Former President Trump was in attendance for the event, witnessing the chaos that ensued. As NASCAR moved the race start time up to avoid further weather disruptions, highlights included William Byron securing back-to-back titles amid challenging conditions. The event, known for its unpredictability due to weather, ultimately saw multiple red flags and delays that kept both drivers and fans on edge.