West Palm Beach, Florida – Donald Trump attends Daytona 500 on Sunday, a race which, according to him, is a unifying event with a spirit that “will feed the golden age of America”.
In a presidential message published while he flew to Daytona beach in Florida, Trump said that the opening event of the NASCAR series brings together people from all walks of life in a “passion shared for speed , the adrenaline and the thrill of the race ”.
“Since the roar of the engines on the track at the echo of” The Star-Spangled Banner “by traveling the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to speed, strength and inflexible mind that makes the Great America, “said Trump. “This spirit is what will feed the age of gold in America, and if we explain it, the future is really ours.”
What you need to know
- President Donald Trump says that Nascar’s mind “will feed the golden age of America”
- In a message published while he flew to Daytona beach to attend Daytona 500, Trump says that the opening race of the NASCAR series is a unifying event that brings people together from all horizons
- He described the Daytona 500 as “timeless tribute to speed, strength and inflexible mind that makes great America” and said “this spirit will be what will feed the golden age of America »»
- The appearance of Trump will be his second time at Daytona 500 as president
Trump declared in his inaugural speech of January 20 that “the golden age of America begins now”.
Air Force One left Palm Beach International Airport shortly afternoon and the president went to Daytona Beach with several guests, including his son Eric, grandson Luke, transport secretary Sean Duffy and interior secretary Doug Burgum And his wife, Kathryn, said the White House. Several members of the congress also travel with Trump.
The plane landed less than an hour later after buzzing the Daytona International Speedway. Trump made his second appearance in the race as president. Its procession was then mounted on a part of the track.
Trump was racing in 2020 when he presented himself for a second term. He had the honor of being a great marshal of the biggest and most prestigious event of Nascar of the year and delivered command so that the drivers start their engines. Trump also delighted Nascar fans in the stands with an overview of the Air Force One before driving in presidential limousine on the Daytona International Speedway.
When asked what he appreciated most about Nascar, Trump said in an interview in 2020 with Fox News that it was the bravery and the courage of the drivers who pursued the “pure American glory” .
He described the Daytona 500 as a “legendary demonstration of rugging engines, booming spirits and American skills, speed and power that we have heard for so many years. The tens of thousands of patriots here came For rapid cars and world -class motor sports.
Sport fans are considered to be leaning conservatives.
Trump honored the champion of the Nascar Cup Martin Truex Jr. series and furniture races in the White House in 2018.
A Nascar driver said that having a president at hand on Sunday for “one of our biggest days of the year is special”.
“It certainly brings a lot of eyes and a different perspective from what we are doing here for this race,” said Chase Elliott.
Trump is a sports fan. He is a passionate golfer and attended university football matches and UFC matches.
Last weekend, the Republican entered history as the first in-office president to attend the Super Bowl.