President Donald Trump received applause from the crowd at Daytona International Speedway while Air Force One landed at the airport before his arrival for Daytona 500 on Sunday.
The president’s plane flew over the speedway before he landed at Daytona International Airport. Crowd cheers were heard on the broadcast of Fox while pre-race hosts spoke to Chase Elliott. Nascar fans and pilots watched the plane flying on the track.
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President Donald Trump left the White House on February 14, 2025. Trump attended Daytona 500 this weekend. (Images Andrew Harnik / Getty)
Trump published a statement before landing at the airport. He will be the first president in practice to attend two Daytona 500 races at Daytona International Speedway. He attended the race the first time in February 2020.
“This emblematic breed highlights the fastest and most intrepid motors in motorsport, which represent the love of our nation for tradition, competition and automotive innovation,” said the press release. “The Daytona 500 brings together people from all walks of life – racing fans for spectators for the first time – they all join to celebrate 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’ ‘by browsing the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to the speed, the force and the inflexible spirit which makes the Grande America.
The Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board steals on the rating tower of the Nascar Daytona 500 car race, Sunday February 16, 2025, in Florida. (Photo / chris o’meara)
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Trump also thanked the American soldiers for their service.
“From the very beginning, Nascar has made a proud tradition of honoring our heroic members for their unshakable courage,” added the press release. “While fans around the world today meet in Daytona International Speedway, we express our endless gratitude to uniform men and women who risk their lives to keep us safe. The kilometers between the two, our soldiers , sailors, aviators, navies, coast guards and guards are ready to defend dear traditions like this-and for that, we are really grateful.
“Melania and I send our best wishes for a safe and successful race. May God bless our armed forces, and that he continues to bless the United States of America.”
President Donald Trump is Air Force One ventilation at Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on the way to the Daytona 500 from Nascar. (Pool photo via AP)
Trump was at the Super Bowl Lix for the victory of the Philadelphia Eagles against the Chiefs of Kansas City. He was the first president sitting to attend the Super Bowl.
