Trump’s Motorcade Drives Around Track at Daytona 500: ‘This is Your Favorite President’
President Donald Trump likes a good race — whether it be one for the presidency or the Daytona 500. And, as it turns out, race fans like Trump, who was accompanied by his granddaughter, Carolina. That was evident Sunday…
President Donald Trump likes a good race — whether it be one for the presidency or the Daytona 500.
And, as it turns out, race fans like Trump, who was accompanied by his granddaughter, Carolina.
That was evident Sunday as Trump became the first sitting president to go to two Daytona 500 races at Daytona International Speedway. The first race he attended was in February 2020, per Fox News.
Cheers could be heard as Air Force One landed at Daytona International Airport. Those cheers grew as Trump’s motorcade entered the Daytona International Speedway.
“This iconic race showcases the fastest, most fearless drivers in motorsports, who represent our Nation’s love of tradition, competition, and automotive innovation,” Trump said in statement before his arrival. “The Daytona 500 brings together people from all walks of life—from lifelong racing fans to first-time spectators—they all join in celebrating a shared passion for speed, adrenaline, and the thrill of the race.
“From the roar of the engines on the track to the echo of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ soaring through the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to the speed, strength, and unyielding spirit that make America great. That spirit is what will fuel America’s Golden Age, and if we harness it, the future is truly ours.”
The president rode around the track and talked with NASCAR drivers and legendary racer Richard Petty.