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February 24, 2014 05:02 am GMT

Daytona 500 Delayed by Extreme Weather

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Nascar fans, officials and drivers have taken to Twitter to discuss Sunday's delays at the Daytona 500. The race was halted after just 38 laps due to extreme weather conditions that included heavy rain and a tornado watch.

#Daytona500 at 3:16pm via @Mattzel89: pic.twitter.com/aDszgwC5cv

— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) February 23, 2014

Daytona 500, with 38 laps to go, threatened by severe weather in the area. Tornado warning in effect until 5:15pm ET pic.twitter.com/7b0iyYWpn6

— Al Roker (@alroker) February 23, 2014

See also: 20 Gripping Photos of Extreme Weather

Nascar fans who remained at the event despite the weather were reportedly taking cover underneath the grandstands. Read more...

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