WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump, attending Sunday’s Daytona 500, for the second time as president, referred to as the opening occasion of the NASCAR sequence a unifying occasion that possesses a spirit that may “fuel America’s Golden Age” — which he has stated would occur beneath his management.
In a presidential message launched as he flew to Daytona Seaside, Florida, Trump stated the Daytona 500 brings collectively individuals from all walks of life in 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,” Trump stated. “That spirit is what will fuel America’s Golden Age, and if we harness it, the future is truly ours.”
Trump stated in his Jan. 20 inaugural tackle that “the golden age of America begins right now.”
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Air Pressure One buzzed the Daytona Worldwide Speedway earlier than it landed. Trump traveled from West Palm Seaside, Florida, airport with a number of friends, together with his son Eric, his spouse, grandson Luke, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Inside Secretary Doug Burgum and his spouse, Kathryn, the White Home stated. A number of members of Congress are traveled with Trump.
His motorcade arrived on the speedway by driving onto a portion of the observe. Trump’s limousine later led drivers on two ceremonial laps and he went on the radio to induce them to have enjoyable and be secure.
“This is your favorite president. I’m a big fan. I am a really big fan of you people. How you do this I don’t know, but I just want you to be safe,” Trump stated. “You’re talented people and you’re great people and great Americans. Have a good day, have a lot of fun and I’ll see you later.”
Trump was at the race in 2020 whereas working for a second time period. He was given the respect of being grand marshal of NASCAR’s largest and most prestigious occasion of the yr and delivered the command for drivers to start out their engines. Air Pressure One did a flyover and his limousine drove on the speedway again then, too.
Sunday’s race bought underway in entrance of a sold-out crowd however was halted about an hour later after eight laps due to heavy rain that was anticipated to trigger a prolonged delay.
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The game’s followers are seen as leaning conservative and plenty of within the stands on Sunday wore crimson caps that stated “MAGA” for Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan. Trump, who watched the race from a collection, additionally wore a MAGA cap.
Trump, a sports activities fan, left the race throughout the rain delay however barely forward of when he was scheduled to depart. He’s an avid golfer and attends faculty soccer video games and UFC matches.
Final weekend, the Republican made historical past because the first sitting president to attend the Tremendous Bowl.
