U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform flyover at 2021 Daytona 500
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The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday afternoon.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover at the 63rd annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.
The Great American Race marks the season-opener of the NASCAR Cup Series and can be watched on FOX 35.
This flyover is the 11th consecutive year, and 12th total, that America’s Ambassadors in Blue – officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron – will showcase their precise choreography at the end of the National Anthem.
Race Recap: Michael McDowell wins the Daytona 500
By FOX 35 News Staff
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Love s Travel Stops Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series 63rd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2021 in Dayto
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - All eyes are on the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday as the 63rd annual Daytona 500 gets underway on FOX.
We have live updates from the speedway.
The race made it over a dozen laps in before having to stop because of weather. Thunderstorms are forecast for the Daytona International Speedway area including lightning. We advise you to secure items at campsites. Please take necessary precautions, the Daytona International Speedway tweeted.
By Francisco Guzman and Nadeem Muaddi, CNN
Updated 4:14 PM ET, Sun February 14, 2021
Cars race through the front stretch at Daytona International Speedway during a NASCAR Daytona 500 practice session on Wednesday, February 10. (CNN)If you like fast cars and furious drivers, NASCAR s Daytona 500 is the event for you.
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Here s what you need to know to enjoy the big day:
What is the Daytona 500?
The Daytona 500, also called the Great American Race, kicked off in 1959. But it only became NASCAR s season-opening race in 1982.
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It s a 200-lap, 500-mile-long race held at the Daytona International Speedway. Forty drivers compete,
and the winner takes home a replica of the Harley J. Earl Trophy and about $1.5 million.