Daytona 500 updates: NASCAR race postponed to Monday because of inclement weather

The NASCAR Cup Series won't begin the on Sunday after all.

The Daytona 500 was canceled for Sunday and rescheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. CT from Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR announced Sunday morning.

Green flag was scheduled for just after 2 p.m. CT Sunday, but a wet weather forecast threw a wrench into NASCAR's plans. Rain forced the postponement of Saturday's Xfinity Series race to Monday, and rain is expected to fall in Daytona Beach throughout Sunday morning and into the afternoon.

Joey Logano is on the pole, with Michael McDowell on the outside of the front row. The two Fords will lead the field to the green flag whenever mother nature allows.

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Daytona 500 live updates: Will weather reschedule, postpone NASCAR's biggest race?

Is the Daytona 500 canceled today?

Yes, the Daytona 500 was canceled for Sunday. The race has been rescheduled for Monday, with a 4 p.m. ET start time at Daytona International Speedway. The Xfinity race will precede the Cup Series race.

Daytona 500 weather update: Sunday morning forecast

The National Weather Service's forecast for Sunday continues to put the 500 start time in doubt. The NWS calls for a 90% chance of rain on Sunday, with rain likely during the morning and afternoon. 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible, the NWS notes, with showers likely through Sunday evening.

NASCAR Cup Series: Daytona 500 TV schedule

• Green Flag Time for the Daytona 500:  2:11 p.m. CT on Sunday, Feb. 18

• Coverage begins: Noon CT Sunday on FOX

• TV coverage:  FOX and FOX Deportes

• Radio:  MRN (93.3 FM in Nashville)

• Streaming: FUBO (free trial available); FOX Sports app (subscription required); MRN.com and SiriusXM for audio (subscription required).

The Daytona 500 will be broadcast nationally on FOX and FOX Deportes. Streaming options for the game include the FOX Sports app and FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Who is Daytona 500 grand marshal?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the grand marshal for Sunday's race and will make the command to fire engines.

Who is singing the National Anthem at the Daytona 500?

The 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus will perform the National Anthem. The group is based out of Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

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