Rain, rain go away—we want to race today.For the first time in the Daytona 500's rich, 54-year history, the race was postponed due to inclement weather.NASCAR moved the race to Monday hoping to run during the day, but Mother Nature wouldn't relent.A primetime race won't be so bad though (via NASCARonFOX): The 2012 #Daytona500 has been postponed this afternoon and is now scheduled to start at 7PM ET on FOX.— FOX SPORTS: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 27, 2012 This could be a blessing in disguise.If the race went off during the workday Monday it would seriously damage the amount of exposure it received. Now it'll get a primetime slot on a slow Monday night in the sports world.The NBA is still off for All-Star break and there are ...

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Rain, rain go away—we want to race today.For the first time in the Daytona 500's rich, 54-year history, the race was postponed due to inclement weather.NASCAR moved the race to Monday hoping to run during the day, but Mother Nature wouldn't relent.A primetime race won't be so bad though (via NASCARonFOX): The 2012 #Daytona500 has been postponed this afternoon and is now scheduled to start at 7PM ET on FOX.— FOX SPORTS: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 27, 2012 This could be a blessing in disguise.If the race went off during the workday Monday it would seriously damage the amount of exposure it received. Now it'll get a primetime slot on a slow Monday night in the sports world.The NBA is still off for All-Star break and there are ...

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