Trump greets ‘gut’ driver Nasscar on the eve of Dayton 500, sends them a special message
NASCAR drivers will reach a speed of almost 200 mph when the green flag waves for Dayton 500 On Sunday, as the season begins at the Dayton International Speedway.
President Donald Trump He was available to start the “big American race”. He led the drivers in a circle before the race began. This is the second time he attended the event.
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President Donald Trump shakes with the driver of Nascar Hall of Fame Richard Petty on Nascar Daytoni 500 at the Dayton International Speedway, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. In Dayton Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
On the eve of the invitation of the driver to start their engines, Trump spoke with Fox Sports’ Jamie Little and applauded runners for competition competitions.
“They have a lot of courage to do it. I see it and I was here,” the president said. “They have a lot of guts, as they would say.”
Trump, joined on the track by grandson, pointed out the progress of the United States since the second term began as president.
“I think it’s fantastic. I think it’s great for the country,” he said. “The country is going well again. We have a spirit all over the world. He is a ghost again, we have returned it and it has been less than four weeks. You will see what we do in a little time. Better. But this is very exciting.”
Trump had a message for drivers on his radio before the Green flag was Mahala.
President Donald Trump, with his grandson Carolin, speaks during an interview with Nascar Daytoni 500, on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Nascar fans cheer while Trump arrives for Dayton 500 in Air Force One
“This is your favorite. I’m a big fan. I’m a really big fan of you people. (How) you do it, I don’t know. But I just want you to be sure. You are talented talented people and great Americans.
Trump advertised the American spirit in a statement before he arrived at the Dayton Beach in Florida.
“This iconic race shows the fastest, most terrible motorcycle drivers, which represent the love of tradition, competition and car innovation of our nation,” the statement said. “The Dayton 500 brings together people from all layers of life-a fan of lifelong runners to the first spectators-they join the celebration of shared passion for speed, adrenaline and excitement of the race.
“From the screaming of the engine on the track to the echo of the ‘starsed banner’ passing through the stands, Dayton 500 is timeless honoring speed, strength and unwavering spirit that makes America the great. This spirit is that will encourage the American golden age, and if we use it , the future is truly ours. “
President Donald Trump Masha as he arrives at the Dayton Beach International Airport, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on the way to Nascar -Dayton 500. (Pool by AP)
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The President was joined on the track by Eric Trump, Luke Trump, Secretary for Transport Sean Duffy, John Paul Duffy, Patrick Duffy, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Kathryn Burgum, Sens. Todd Young and Ashley Moody, and representatives, Byron Donalds and Mike Haridopolos.
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