Victoria 7 for 431 dec and 1 for 168 dec (Maddinson 105*, Harris 54*) beat New South Wales 310 and 177 Solway 66, Siddle 5-49) by 112 runs
A five-wicket haul from the ageless Peter Siddle helped Victoria claim their first win of the Sheffield Shield season over leaders New South Wales at the SCG with Player of the Match Nic Maddinson called up to the Australia A team in place of team-mate Will Pucovski who remains out with concussion.
Siddle bagged 5 for 49 as the Blues were all out for 177 early in the final session on the fourth day chasing just 290 to win following a bold declaration from Victoria captain Peter Handscomb late on day three. The win vaults Victoria off the bottom of the Shield table into fourth spot, and they remain a mathematical chance of playing in the final.
New South Wales began the day at 1 for 41 and Siddle made the early breakthrough removing night-watching Nathan Lyon who was caught at fine leg hooking in the first over of the morning.
They then slumped to 5 for 81 with Scott Boland ripping the heart out of the middle order. Kurtis Patterson and Moises Henriques were both caught behind feathering edges from probing deliveries. Will Sutherland picked up Daniel Hughes in a similar fashion to leave the Blues on the brink of defeat before a rain shower halted play.
The delay was only brief but it did give the home side a chance to regroup with Daniel Solway and Peter Nevill combing for a 54-run stand after lunch before Siddle returned to swing the game back in Victoria's favour. He forced a mistake from Nevill who fell to an outstanding catch from Handscomb at slip diving away to his right. Three balls late he bounced out Steve O'Keefe from around the wicket, as O'Keefe fended a simple catch to short leg.
Among the carnage, Solway stood firm to pass fifty for the third time in his debut season. But on 66 he was undone by SCG surface, pinned lbw by Siddle from a ball that shot low. It was Siddle's 24th five-wicket haul and his 11th for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.
Maddinson was named Player of the Match for his 95 and 105 not out that helped set up Victoria's declaration. He was rewarded with a call up to the Australia A side to face the England Lions at the MCG starting on Saturday.
Maddinson replaces Pucovski after the he was ruled out having not yet recovered from the bizarre concussion he suffered playing for the Cricket Australia XI against the England Lions a fortnight ago.
Maddinson has made 648 runs at 92.57 in Sheffield Shield cricket this year including a double century against South Australia and his 105 not out against New South Wales. He was selected to play for Australia A earlier in the summer against Pakistan but withdrew for mental health reasons.
Occupying the no.20 seeded spot in the draw, having at the semi-final stage accounted for Denmark’s Anders Lind, the no.24 seed, by the very narrowest of margins (8-11, 11-5, 4-11, 13-15, 11-2, 11-6, 12-10); at the final hurdle he prevailed in a contest equally as intense.
He beat Ukraine’s Yevhen Pryshchepa (11-7, 5-11, 11-7, 11-5, 9-11, 8-11, 11-8) a player who has never advanced beyond the second round of a men’s singles event on the ITTF World Tour or at an ITTF Challenge Series tournament.
Recovery thwarted
Listed at no.148 on the current men’s world rankings, not seeded, the penultimate round winner in opposition to the host nation’s João Geraldo, the no.32 seed (7-11, 12-10, 11-2, 5-11, 14-12, 6-11, 11-5); in the final the 34 year mounted a brave recovery.
Trailing 3-1 in games; he won the fifth and sixth to force a decider. In the seventh Qiu Dang led by the minimal one point margin at the change of ends. Yevhen Pryshchepa reduced the deficit to one point at 8-7 but that was the nearest he came; at 10-7 Qiu Dang held three match points, three championship points, on the second attempt he converted.
Throughout the contest Qiu Dang had proved effective over the table when using the backhand to return service. He employed the techniques used so successfully by China’s now retired Wang Hao, utilising both sides of the racket in the modern pen-hold grip manner. True to European traditions, preferring to play from a step back from the table, Yevhen Pryshchepa was seemingly comfortable in the rallies,
Good form continues
Thus very much the run of good form continues for Qiu Dang. Notably some two weeks ago he had impressed at the 2020 ITTF World Tour Platinum German Open; he had booked his place in the main draw following wins against Chinese Taipei’s Feng Yi-Hsin, Sweden’s Jon Persson and Austria’s Robert Gardos. Not unexpectedly, China’s Ma Long ended adventures.
In the second round in Lisbon, again he overcame Robert Gardos, wins in successive tournaments against the Austrian was no mean performance. Sandwiched in between, the 41 year old had secured third place at the CCB 2020 Europe Top 16 tournament.
Similarly Feng Yi-Hsin reached the quarter-finals in Lisbon; at the 2020 ITTF World Team Qualification tournament in Gondomar, Jon Persson had remained unbeaten. All were players in form.
Name not on list
The Swede is destined for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and appears on the Swedish entry for the Hana Bank 2020 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships.
Conversely, at the moment the name of Qiu Dang does not appear on either team sheet. Timo Boll, Patrick Franziska, Dimitrij Ovtcharov, Ruwen Filus and Benedikt Duda, the player with whom Qiu Dang has formed a highly successful doubles partnership, form the quintet presently selected for Busan.
Undoubtedly, the selection reflects the current strength of the German national team; the result the progress of Qiu Dang. In February 2018, he stood at no.304 on the world rankings, one year later at no.122, now he is at no.77.
Excelled expectations
Meanwhile, for Yevhen Pryshchepa, he excelled all expectations, rising above the achievements of such national team members in recent times as Oleksandr Didukh and Kou Lei; however to match the best of them all, he has some distance to go.
In the days when Ukraine was a member of the Soviet Union, the now 65 year old Anatoli Strokatov, when partnering Asta Gedratite, reached the mixed doubles final at the Sarajevo 1973 World Championships losing to China’s Liang Geliang and Li Li. Three years later in Prague it was once again silver. He was beaten in the final of the men’s singles event at the 1976 European Championships by Frenchman, Jacques Secretin.
In Lisbon it was the same for Yevhen Pryshchepa but it was totally new territory, not only for himself, also for Ukraine. He is the first player from the country ever to reach a men’s singles final on the ITTF World Tour or at an ITTF Challenge Series tournament.
One player only
Only one player, male or female, from Ukraine has secured a title in either competition; in 2009 on the ITTF World Tour in Belarus, Yaroslav Zhmudenko won the under 21 men’s singles event, later in the year also succeeding in the Grand Finals in Macao.
Impressively in Lisbon, Yaroslav Zhmudenko beat Egypt’s Omar Assar, the top seed in the third round (11-7, 11-4, 5-11, 7-11, 11-7, 6-11, 11-9), before in the very next round losing to Yevhen Pryshchepa (11-9, 12-10, 11-4, 11-6). Defeat but on the concluding day of play he returned to the scene, he sat courtside as the coach for his colleague.
Ultimately the title belonged to Germany to Qiu Dang but Yevhen Pryshchepa left Lisbon with an injection of confidence; the perseverance shown over the years was rewarded, runners up spot was a most worthy finished, way beyond expectations.
Hard fought contests were the order of the day as play came to a conclusion in the men’s singles event; full distance matches enthralling the avid spectators.
Qiu Dang, the no.20 seed, after accounting for Denmark’s Anders Lind, the no.24 seed (8-11, 11-5, 4-11, 13-15, 11-2, 11-6, 12-10), overcame Ukraine qualifier, Yevhen Pryshchepa (7-11, 12-10, 11-2, 5-11, 14-12, 6-11, 11-5) to secure the title.
“I’m really happy that I won the match, I was leading 3-1, 8-6 and I thought I would win but then he played better and I got more nervous. At the end it was an open match. I’m happy that I won. During the previous rounds I had match points against me, so winning this tournament, I’m really happy that mentally I could get back and win.” Qiu Dang
Earlier in the penultimate round Yevhen Pryshchepa had ended the hopes of the host nation; he overcame João Geraldo, the no.32 seed (7-11, 12-10, 11-2, 5-11, 14-12, 6-11, 11-5).
On the ITTF World Tour or at an ITTF Challenge Series tournament, it was:
a first men’s singles title for Qiu Dang
a first appearance in a men’s singles final for a player from Ukraine
Anticipated success
A surprise men’s singles winner, the success gained by Kasumi Ishikawa in the women’s singles event was as anticipated. The top seed, in the final she beat colleague, Saki Shibata, the no.7 seed (11-6, 11-3, 12-10, 11-9), after in the penultimate round having ousted Miyu Kato, the no.4 seed and also from Japan (5-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-6, 11-8).
“Finally I won but I had to be patient especially in the early rounds. I kept thinking I had to win, I had to do this. The tournament helps me prepare for the Olympics, so it was really important. As it is Hungary next week, I am glad that I managed to win here in Portugal.” Kasumi Ishikawa
In the counterpart semi-final, Saki Shibata had ended the progress of Chinese Taipei’s Cheng Hsien-Tzu, the no.13 seed (11-8, 11-7, 5-11, 11-5, 12-10).
Notably it was:
for Kasumi Ishikawa her second ITTF Challenge Series women’s singles title; last December she won in Canada. Additionally she has nine such ITTF World Tour women’s singles titles to her name
for Saki Shibata it was her eighth appearance in an ITTF Challenge Series women’s singles final; she has now been the winner five times, the runner up on three occasions
Seventh win
Silver for Saki Shibata but earlier in the day it had been gold; partnering Satsuki Odo, the duo won the women’s doubles event. The top seeds, in the final, they beat Thailand’s Orawan Paranang and Suthasini Sawettabut (11-5, 11-4, 11-8).
Thus for Saki Shibata and Satsuki Odo:
it was consecutive wins, last week they won in Spain
a record seventh ITTF Challenge Series women’s doubles title was secured; they have now won seven times in nine finals
they now head the all-time list; they move one ahead of colleagues, Honoka Hashimoto and Hitomi Sato who have six wins
it was revenge, in 2018 in Thailand, their first ever final as a pair, Saki Shibata and Satsuki Odo lost to Orawan Paranang and Suthasini Sawettabut, the only other ITTF Challenge Series final for the Thai duo a pair.
Host nation success
Success for visitors to Portugal, there was also success for the host nation, the no.6 seeds, Diogo Carvalho and João Geraldo beat Korea Republic qualifiers, Baek Kwangil and Park Chan-Hyeok to win the men’s doubles title (12-10, 11-4, 6-11, 11-5).
Thus the outcome was:
a second such success for Diogo Carvalho and João Geraldo, in 2019 they had won in Serbia
a second consecutive runners up spot for Baek Kwangil and Park Chan-Hyeok, the previous week they had experienced the same fate in Spain
Previously
Earlier in the week, Russia’s Vladimir Sidorenko and Japan’s Maki Shiomi had won the respective under 21 men’s singles and under 21 women’s singles titles; the French partnership formed by Emmanuel Lebesson and Yuan Jia Nan had emerged the mixed doubles champions.
An appetite undiminished, in the later stages of the cadet girls’ singles event, she accounted for Anna Hursey of Wales (5-11, 11-2, 11-5, 11-9) and Chinese Taipei’s Liao Ting-Yao (11-1, 11-9, 14-12) to book her place in the final where the good form continued. She overcame Charlotte Lutz of France (11-8, 11-7, 11-5) to seal the title.
Notably at the semi-final stage, Charlotte Lutz had prevented an all-Japanese final; after beating Kazakhstan’s Sarvinoz Mirkadirova (11-8, 11-13, 11-7, 6-11, 11-5) she ended the progress of Sachi Aoki (11-7, 11-8, 5-11, 12-10).
Success in the cadet girls’ singles final came soon after she had partnered Sachi Aoki to cadet girls’ doubles gold; in the final the duo overcame Liao Ting-Yao and colleague Lin Chien-Ying (13-11, 12-10, 11-4).
Final tally
Thus the final tally for Miwa Harimoto read three gold and one bronze. Lining up alongside Sachi Aoki and Norway’s Martine Toftaker, a penultimate round 3-2 defeat had been the junior girls’ team outcome one day earlier at the hands of Russia, the champions elect. Significantly, Miwa Harimoto supplied her team’s two wins.
Overall the record read:
Junior girls’ singles: 9 matches, 33 games won, 1 lost (ratio 33:1)
Junior girls’ team: 8 matches, 24 games won, 5 lost (ratio 24:5)
Cadet girls’ doubles: 5 matches, 15 games won, 1 lost (ratio 15:1)
Cadet girls’ singles: 5 matches, 15 games won, 1 lost (ratio 15:1)
Total: played 27 matches, won 27 matches; played 95 games, won 87 games, lost 8 (ratio 87:8)
Life more testing
The top step of the podium, in the counterpart cadet boys’ singles event, the reservation was made by Chinese Taipei’s Chang Yu-An; also most impressive but he found life somewhat more exacting than his female counterpart.
At the final hurdle he needed the full five games to beat Poland’s Mateusz Zalewski, only emerging successful by the minimal two point margin in the decider (11-6, 7-11, 11-7, 6-11, 12-10). Earlier at the quarter-final stage he had ousted Romania’s Dragos Alexandru Bujor (11-3, 6-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-6), followed by success in opposition to Austria’s Liu Zhenlong (12-10, 11-5, 5-11, 15-13).
In the opposite half of the draw, in the later rounds, Mateusz Zalewski had overcome Hungary’s David Santosi (11-4, 11-7, 11-7), before prevailing against Iran’s Navid Shams (12-10, 11-7, 5-11, 11-9).
Success for Russia
Gold for Japan and Chinese Taipei; it was the same for Russia.
Vladislav Bannikov and Sergey Ryzhov secured the cadet boys’ doubles title. At the final hurdle they beat the combination of Gabrielius Camara of the Nethrerlands and Australia’s Nicholas Lum (11-4, 15-13, 11-8) to emerge the champions.
Play in Hodonin concluded, attention on the ITTF World Junior Circuit now turns to the 2020 Swedish Junior and Cadet Open, play starts in Örebro on Wednesday 19th February.
National champions James Willstrop and Sarah-Jane Perry are all smiles at the prizegiving
Fourth title as Willstrop bounces back from a bagel against Makin By DONNA HELMER – Squash Mad Correspondent
England’s James Willstrop and Sarah-Jane Perry captured the AJ Bell British National titles at the University of Nottingham today following two tightly contested finals.
Defending champion Willstrop saved eight game balls to defend his crown in style by stunning favourite Joel Makin to claim a fourth title.
Meanwhile, women’s top seed Sarah-Jane Perry secured her second trophy after squeezing past England’s Jasmine Hutton in three highly competitive games.
Second seed Willstrop’s triumphed in a gripping encounter as he beat Welshman Makin in four games, winning 12-10, 0-11, 12-10, 14-12 in 76 minutes. The second-game “bagel” could have been devastating to any other player, but Willstrop regrouped and regained control of large portions of the match to deny the .
The World No.18, despite a losing 3-2 head-to-head record against first-time finalist Makin, showed no signs of fatigue at 36 but it was the 25-year-old Welshman who started the brighter of the two.
Makin flew into a 10-4 lead for six game balls, yet somehow in his 11th final, Willstrop reeled off eight straight points to clinch the tie-break in 19 minutes.
Makin then won 11 consecutive points to level and showed his class in the third, coming back from 6-1 down to 8-8 .
However, energy spent in conversation with the officials gave Willstrop some crucial thinking time as he saved a game ball with his signature backhand drop shot before winning another tie-break in 22 minutes.
The heat turned up in the fourth, and a despairing Makin dive at 9-9, prevented a first championship ball for Willstrop only adding to the drama.
While Makin twice extended the match – forcing Willstrop into saving a game ball of his own – the Englishman proved too clinical third time around.
“To sneak in there at the end against one of the top players in world, I’m not sure how I was able to do it really,” said Willstrop.
“The British Nationals has prestige and history. Some of the greats have played it and to play and compete with someone like Joel who’s one of the top players at the moment is great.
“He’s incredibly hard to break down. The bagel in the second sums it up. That’s how hard it is to win a rally. He goes for everything and once I got 6-nil behind it seemed impossible.
“I came back though and it’s great to be able to compete at that level and win. It’s special anytime to win the Nationals but especially against a field like this!”
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The 2015 champion and World No.7 Perry had experience, a higher ranking and a superior head to head over finalist Hutton, ranked 48th in the world who made the final after two straight withdrawals.
Perry’s imposing court presence and calm head on the tight points proved too much for the 2019 British U23 Open winner.
Hutton had a chance at 9-9 to earn a game ball, instead trying too much with a simple shot as Perry took the gift and promptly wrapped up the first game.
Hutton overcame a patchy start to the second to bring it back to 8-8 but Perry bagged two more game balls, the 29-year-old all over the second opportunity for another 11-minute game.
Hutton benefitted from two overrules in her favour in the third to lead 7-6 but three straight points from Perry, swiftly followed by some stunning Hutton winners and then costly errors, summed up the athletic youngster’s final as Perry prevailed in 35 minutes, winning 11-9, 11-9, 11-9.
“I’m really pleased to win a second National title because I’ve been stuck on one for a little while.
“Jasmine played fantastic. She came out with no signs of nerves and played some really fearless squash. She has improved so much in the past six, 12, 18 months.
“She is definitely pushing in that crop of young players trying to challenge the slightly older guard like myself. I am sure she will have many more finals.”
AJ Bell British National Championships 2020, University of Nottingham, England.
Men’s final: [2] James Willstrop bt. [1] Joel Makin 12-10, 0-11, 12-10, 14-12 (76m) Women’s final: [1] Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG) bt [5/8] Jasmine Hutton (ENG) 3-0: 11-9, 11-9, 11-9 (35m)
Pictures by STEVE CUBBINS courtesy ofEngland Squash
Northampton Saints full-back George Furbank has described his first two England caps as a "baptism of fire".
Anthony Watson's injury problems meant the 23-year-old debuted in the Six Nations away to France before heading up to Murrayfield to face Scotland.
Furbank was a surprise selection by England head coach Eddie Jones, having only played 30 games at Northampton.
"It's been a baptism of fire. Surreal, exciting, kind of every emotion under the sun," he told BBC Sport.
After admitting disappointment with his performance in Paris, where England lost 24-17, Furbank relished his second chance at Murrayfield as visitors ran out 13-6 winners in tough conditions.
He added: "Getting off the bus and having loads of people chanting 'Scotland' and booing us, it was daunting, but it was also really exciting, it kind of gets me going a bit."
On his debut against France, which met with some criticism, he added: "I try my best to stay away from all the papers and stuff.
"I think if you let that get to you then you're never going to be able to perform to your best.
"If you go searching for stuff, you're never going to find anything good."
England coach Jones has nevertheless been pleased with the young full-back's development, saying: "He's played two Tests and it's seen him move in the right direction.
"He's composed, he's controlled, he makes good decisions he's got good core skills, so we're really pleased with his progress."
Having played twice on the road, selection against Ireland at Twickenham this weekend would be Furbank's first time playing at the Home of Rugby.
The last time he visited England HQ was to watch his Northampton and England team-mate Lewis Ludlam make his debut.
"That was nice and a special moment, so now if we both get picked that would be really nice to be able to play alongside him," he said.
"It would be a dream come true to play at Twickenham and to sing the national anthem there would be pretty cool."
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Wynn’s Racing team has made donations in honor of the late John Andretti to the Riley Children’s Foundation and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
In addition to the donations made, the Wynn’s team members will stand with Andretti Autosport and the Andretti family by representing Andretti’s battle with cancer by wearing “#CheckIt4Andretti” stickers on their helmets throughout the season.
Andretti, 56, died on Jan. 30 after a long battle with colon cancer.
“John Andretti was and remains a racing icon. His contributions to the sport reach far beyond the track. Aside from a brilliant racing career, John was known for his support of the Riley Children’s Foundation, and the creation of the annual Race for Riley go-kart race fundraiser for the Riley Hospital for Children,” said Mark Kennedy, Group Marketing Manager, ITW ProAp.
The hashtag #CheckIt4Andretti refers to colon cancer screenings, and the importance of screening. Colon cancer symptoms do not appear in the early stages. Screening for the cancer helps to save lives by catching the cancer in a more treatable stage.
“In John’s honor, ITW ProAP is making donations to the Riley Children’s Foundation and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The Wynn’s Racing team will also honor John and his fight against colon cancer by wearing #CheckIt4Andretti stickers throughout the season. Our thoughts and prayers are with John’s family and friends and the entire racing community during this difficult time. John will be missed,” said Kennedy.
The donations made by Wynn’s Racing in Andretti’s honor will support the causes that Andretti was passionate about. The Riley Children’s Foundation supports pediatric research, patient programs, maternity and newborn health, and family support programs at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indiana, where Andretti lived. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance works to spread awareness about colorectal cancer, to educate about preventative measures, to support patients and caregivers, and to ultimately find a cure.
“John Andretti was one of the most versatile drivers in racing history. From IMSA to NASCAR to Indy, John accomplished things on the track that established him as a true legend,” said Ben Keating, member of the Wynn’s Racing team. “My thoughts are with John’s friends and family, my fellow drivers and the racing community.”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Monday is officially Presidents Day, but to the drivers, crews, spectators and officials at the 62nd Daytona 500, it was actually Sunday.
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania received a rousing welcome when he arrived at Daytona Int’l Speedway before Sunday’s rain-interrupted Daytona 500.
Air Force One flew over the speedway before landing at nearby Daytona Int’l Airport, just behind the backstretch. The Presidential motorcade entered the facility through the backstretch gate and arrived at the Daytona 500 Club behind victory lane.
Inside, President Trump met NASCAR Cup Series drivers Clint Bowyer, Bubba Wallace, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kurt Busch, Aric Almirola, Austin Dillon, Chase Elliott, former Cup Series champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner Bill Elliott and young gun Hallie Deegan.
Daytona Int’l Speedway President Chip Wile introduced the President to the crowd. The President spoke from a special lectern with the Presidential Seal in victory lane.
“My fellow race fans, there is not greater thrill than to join you at the World Center of Racing for the 62nd Daytona 500,” Trump said. “So exciting.
“The Daytona 500 is a legendary display of roaring engines, soaring spirts of American skill, speed and power that we have been hearing about for so many years. The tens of thousands of patriots here today have come for the fast cars and the world class motorsports.
“But NASCAR fans never forget that no matter who wins the race, what matters the most is God, family and country.”
Trump also spoke of military honorees who were at Sunday’s race.
“Joining us today are Gold-Star Families whose loved ones have made the supreme sacrifice to defend our freedom and our flag,” the President said. “To Edgar and Jennifer Bill, to George Lutz and to Gold Star Families throughout our land, your fallen warriors will live in our heart forever.
“We’re also grateful to be joined by Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, who I was privileged last year to be able to award the Congressional Medal of Honor.
“This afternoon we congratulate all of the new enlistees in the United States armed forces, and there are plenty and they love our country. A few minutes ago, they took a solemn oath to put their lives on the line for our country.
“To each of them and every service member and veteran today, as Commander in Chief of the greatest fighting force on the planet, I want to thank you for your service.”
Crew members wave to President Donald Trump prior to the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona Int’l Speedway. (HHP/Tom Copeland Photo)
Fans gave the President and First Lady rousing and respectful cheers. The President also spoke in a very presidential tone without any political rancor.
“Now, we approach the moment you have all been waiting for,” Trump said. “Soon, the cars will take to the track for the start. Tires will screech, rubber will burn, fans will scream, and the Great American Race will begin. For 500 heart-pounding miles, these fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag, fight for the Harley J. Earl Trophy and make their play for pure American glory.
“That’s what it is – pure American Glory.
“As we wait for the green flag, we give thanks to this beloved country for the heroes that keep us safe and the for the God who made us free. To all of the drivers and pit crews here today, good luck and may the best team win.”
Trump was then taken by the Presidential limo to pit lane. He exited with the First Lady and stood at attention facing the grandstands. Later, he met with a group of NASCAR’s top team owners including Joe Gibbs, Richard Petty, Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Roger Penske and his wife Kathy, among others.
Trump gave the command for the field to start engines, just before the United States Air Force Thunderbirds flew overheard in a perfectly timed maneuver.
Although Trump was the fourth United States President to attend a race at Daytona International Speedway, and the second President to attend the Daytona 500, he became the first in two unique categories.
He was asked by NASCAR officials to pace the field for the start of the race.
“Mr. President and first lady, will you please do us the honor of leading the field for the Daytona 500,“ came the request.
The Presidential limo took the field on a full pace lap before pulling off. Trump then requested a chance to speak on NASCAR’s radio channel to all the competitors, wishing them all good luck and safety in Sunday’s race.
But after 20 laps, rain began to fall bringing out the red flag. A second rain showed brought postponement with the race resuming Monday at 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
This year’s Daytona 500 started with a Presidential visit and will conclude on President’s Day.
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