Daytona 500 live updates: Late-stage crashes end with a winner

It's race day at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida! Thousands of people are here for the NASCAR Daytona 500! President Donald Trump flew in to Daytona Beach International Airport and made an appearance at the race – his second time as president at the Daytona 500. 

Daytona 500: Driver Alex Bowman

FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and Ryan Elijah talk with NASCAR driver Alex Bowman. The 31-year-old hails from Tucson, Arizona. He drives the legendary No. 48 car, following the retirement of Jimmie Johnson.

Daytona 500 live: How to watch on TV, stream NASCAR's biggest race

It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.

Daytona 500 interview: Ross Chastain

FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and Ryan Elijah talk with Ross Chastain ahead of the Daytona 500. Ross was born in Alva, Florida. He drives the No. 1 Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing.

President Trump greeted by Rick Scott, Randy Fine

President Donald Trump arrives at Daytona Beach International Airport ahead of the Daytona 500. He was greeted by Sen. Rick Scott and State Sen. Randy Fine, among others. They all talked for a few minutes before posing for a photo. Trump is headed to the Daytona 500 race.

President Donald Trump arrives for Daytona 50

President Donald Trump arrives at Daytona Beach International Airport ahead of Daytona 500 race. He was greeted by Sen. Rick Scott and Florida state Sen. Randy Fine. Trump posted for a photo with his signature red "Make America Great Again" hat.

Thunderbirds ready for the flyover

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are ready for their flyover at the Daytona 500. The team sat down with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt and Ryan Elijah ahead of take-off.

Daytona 500 forecast from the track

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest Daytona 500 forecast as rain delays are expected later in the afternoon.

The man behind the checkered flag

John Gamble is the man behind the checkered flag and the six other flag's waved at the Daytona 500. FOX 35's Marley Capper had the chance to talk with John about what it takes to be a flag waver and try it out herself.