President Trump at Daytona 500 (Sunday, Feb 16 2025)

On Sunday, February 16th the Daytona 500 took place and a VERY special guest paced the course and shared words of encouragement for the competitors. 45th/47th President Donald Trump was in attendance to enjoy the festivities and shared words of encouragement for the racers and shared his respect for the competitors while getting the large crowd cheering in celebration. William Byron would end up winning the event for his 2nd straight time. View scenes of the memorable, patriotic legendary event below!

Moments ago, President Trump did a flyover on Air Force One at the Daytona 500. The view from above! #DAYTONA500

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— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) February 16, 2025

Legend pic.twitter.com/Mz7V6sJM0J

— Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) February 16, 2025

POTUS: “I’ve been here for three weeks. When you saw the inflation numbers… this was caused by Biden. I had four years of virtually no inflation… But I’ll tell you what, this country has made more progress in the last three weeks than it’s made in the last four years.” pic.twitter.com/UR3rB3Y2mh

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 16, 2025

Florida's-own Daytona 500 is one of the most iconic events in all of sports.

It was an honor to join President Trump aboard Air Force One & at The Great American Race.

To all in attendance today & to everyone watching around the globe, enjoy your race day with friends & family. pic.twitter.com/DJ4nZ4pJao

— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) February 16, 2025

🇺🇸President Donald J. Trump Has Arrived: Air Force One SOARS Over the #Daytona500 🏎️ @NASCAR pic.twitter.com/yAcAPgH8ip

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 16, 2025

"Our country is doing well again, and we have spirit all over the world. We brought it back, and it's been less than four weeks." –President Donald J. Trump at #Daytona500 🇺🇸 @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/9WsDxjjvYT

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 16, 2025

"This is your favorite President… 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." –President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/65iFBFDjD7

— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 16, 2025

#DAYTONA500 @NASCAR pic.twitter.com/IFBOkFQlq1

— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 16, 2025

Carolina Trump and Grandpa at Daytona 500💙 pic.twitter.com/GkcxBizhlg

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 17, 2025

"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." –President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/6WRt8WtM0u

— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 17, 2025

"The @NASCAR Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to the speed, strength, and unyielding spirit that make America great.

THAT SPIRIT IS WHAT WILL FUEL AMERICA’S GOLDEN AGE, and if we harness it, the future is truly ours."

–President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/nGNhrsqcAb

— President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 17, 2025

45-47 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/PCehxWPqZ1

— Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 (@KarluskaP) February 16, 2025

Donald Trump Truth Social Post 08:54 PM EST 02/16/25 pic.twitter.com/aez4aT060s

— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) February 17, 2025

'TRULY THANKFUL': President Trump attended the Daytona 500, where he participated in the national anthem and thanked U.S. military members for their service. Read his full statement at the link. https://t.co/36rIIEXudO pic.twitter.com/FI0wmKqedg

— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 16, 2025