President Donald Trump made a special appearance at the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Trump applauded the drivers’ courage and said the race has all the characteristics of a great American tradition.
“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.” Trump posted on X.
“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.” –President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/6WRt8WtM0u
— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 17, 2025
Before the race began, Trump took a lap around the track in his presidential limo and delivered a special message to the drivers and racing fans in attendance.
“This is your favorite president. I’m a big fan. I’m a really big fan of you people. (How) you do this, I don’t know. But I just want you to be safe. You’re talented people and great people and great Americans. Have a good day. Have a lot of fun and I’ll see you later.”
President Trump gets on the radio to all the drivers while taking a lap in the beast at the Daytona 500.
“This is your favorite President…”
So cool! 🤣🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/OWeIYXSgXb
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) February 16, 2025
Trump also spoke with FOX Sports’ Jamie Little before the event.
“They have a lot of courage doing this. I see it and I’ve been here,” the president said. “They have a lot of guts, as they would say.”
“I think it’s fantastic. I think it’s great for the country,” he said. “The country is doing well again. We have spirit all over the world. There’s spirit again, we brought it back and it’s been less than four weeks. You’ll see what we do in a little period of time. It’s gonna only get better. But this is very exciting.”
President @realDonaldTrump talks with @JamieLittleTV before the Daytona 500. pic.twitter.com/BBfRyONavC
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 16, 2025
