Nascar fans animan when Trump arrives in Daytona 500 on Air Force One

President Donald Trump He received cheers from the crowd at Daytona International Speedway when Air Force One landed at the airport before his arrival for Daytona 500 on Sunday.

The president’s plane flew over the Speedway before landing at the Daytona International Airport. The crowd cheers were heard in the Fox transmission while the presenters prior to the race spoke with Chase Elliott. Nascar fans And the drivers observed how the plane flew on the track.

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President Donald Trump leaves the White House on February 14, 2025. Trump attends Daytona 500 this weekend. (Andrew Harnik/Getty images)

Trump issued a statement before landing at the airport. He will be the first acting president to attend two Daytona 500 races at Daytona International Speedway. He attended the race the first time in February 2020.

“This iconic career shows faster and more brave drivers in motoring, which represent the love of our nation for tradition, competition and automotive innovation,” reads the statement. “The Daytona 500 brings together people from all areas of life, from the fans of the lifelong races to the first -time spectators, everyone joins to celebrate a passion shared by speed, adrenaline and the emotion of the race .

“From the roar of the engines on the track to the echo of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ flying through the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to speed, strength and unwavering spirit that makes me make me make it The United States is great.

Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board flies on the score tower in the automatic race of Nascar Daytona 500, Sunday, February 16, 2025, in Florida. (Ap Photo/Chris O’Meara)

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Trump also thanked the US military for their service.

“From the beginning, Nascar has carried out a proud tradition of honoring our heroic members of the service for its unwavering value,” the statement added. “While fans around the world meet today in Daytona International Speedway, we extend our endless gratitude to self -intended men and women in uniform who risk their lives to keep us safe. When the engines or flag waves begin to Pictures, and the 500 exciting miles in the middle, our soldiers, sailors, aviators, marines, coastal guards and guardians are ready to defend appreciated traditions like this, and that is why, we are really grateful.

“Melania and I send our best wishes for a safe and successful race. May God bless our armed forces, and continue to bless the United States of America.”

President Donald Trump addresses the Air Force One force at Palm Beach International Airport, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on the way to Nascar’s Daytona 500. (Photo of the pool through AP)

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Trump was in Super Bowl Lix For the victory of the Philadelphia Eagles over the bosses of Kansas City. He was the first acting president to attend the Super Bowl.

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