Weather grounds Thunderbirds
Persistent, low clouds grounded the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, which were scheduled to fly over Daytona International Speedway during the opening program to the Daytona 500.
Federal regulations bar the aerial team from conducting flyovers when the clouds are lower than the 1,500 feet above the ground. On Sunday, the overcast clouds stayed below 1,200 feet.
"Nobody wanted to fly over that speedway today more than we did," said Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, Thunderbirds commander and lead pilot. "We cherish the opportunity to be a part of 'The Great American Race,' but safety is always our first priority."
The 2013 Daytona 500 was on February 24th.
The 2013 Daytona 500 will be on February 24th.
In 2013, Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500.
For the 2013 Daytona 500, the total purse was $17,678,827.
The purse for the 2013 Daytona 500 was $17,678,827.
Jimmie Johnson won $1,525,275 for winning the 2013 Daytona 500.
The Zac Brown Band performed the 2013 Daytona 500 pre-race show.
Jimmie Johnson.
Yes, he did. Dario Franchitti raced in the 2008 Daytona 500, he started 40th and finished 33rd.
The Daytona 500s of 1959, 1961, and 1962 saw not a single caution.
For winning the 2013 Daytona 500, Jimmie Johnson earned $1,525,275.
Yes, the Daytona 500 is held in Daytona Beach, Florida.