Today, Donald Trump gave the NASCAR community quite a thrill several times over.
President Trump set the tone when he had Air Force One buzz the crowd at Daytona just before his plane landed to attend the race…
Woah!
WHAT an ENTRANCE!
President @realDonaldTrump arriving at #Daytona500 in AirForceOne 800 ft above the crowd buzzing the fans!
The Grand Marshall of the day has arrived!
The excitement & energy is OFF the ChartsWoo Hoo
LOVE our @POTUS pic.twitter.com/c2pDksyPH0— Lady De’Plorable⭐⭐⭐TEXT TRUMP to 88022 (@LadyRedWave) February 16, 2020
What an image@nascardaytona #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/FNmYhE25M8
— Matt Mackowiak (@MattMackowiak) February 16, 2020
And the Fans Go Wild
Democrats and all of America are about to find out how working-class Americans feel about their president.
When Trump arrived at Daytona and buzzed the crowd, it was like nothing that has ever been experienced at the Daytona 500 before.
Even Jeff Gordon, who spent decades in the sport, stated, “I have been to a lot of Daytona 500’s, Chris, NEVER have I felt the excitement and energy [like he does today]”
Around the track, the fans went ballistic, as cheers could be heard when Trump did his flyover and there were more than a few rounds of “U.S.A.!” breaking out when Trump passed over the track.
Something tells me Trump is getting a warm welcome today at Daytona! pic.twitter.com/YRIviHvn4G
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) February 16, 2020
Big Day
In addition to the flyover, Trump did a quick lap in the BEAST, the presidential limo.
The Beast! #Daytona500
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/JsYOZg73QA
— Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) February 16, 2020
Rumor has it he may do a few extra laps as well to lead the cars around the track.
President Trump will also be giving the order to “Start your engines,” which will surely send the entire track into a frenzy.
While other presidents have attended this race, this is the first time a sitting president has ever served as the Grand Marshall and given the order to start the race (Reagan did it from Air Force One, but not at the actual track).
As the day plays out and videos of these events become available, we will update this story so you can see firsthand just how much REAL Americans love their president.
We love you too Mr President !!#DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/DG95HnhNyr
— Godfrey Hodgeson (@GodfreyHodgeson) February 16, 2020
President @realDonaldTrump at #DAYTONA500:
“For 500, heart-pounding miles, these fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag, fight for the Harley J. Earl trophy and make their play for pure American glory and that is what it is pure American glory.”pic.twitter.com/6txFAcQRyk
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 16, 2020
President Trump is introduced at #Daytona500. Chants of 'U-S-A, U-S-A', and 'four more years' ring out. What a great day for NASCAR's Great American Race. pic.twitter.com/BfIsbG40ws
— ForAmerica (@ForAmerica) February 16, 2020
If this doesn’t give you goosebumps…
President Trump gives Daytona 500 starting command
President Donald J Trump gives the starting command at the 62nd Daytona 500.
Posted by FOX Sports on Sunday, February 16, 2020
And finally, Trump’s team put together a killer video of the day…
The President and First Lady at the Daytona 500
Gentlemen, start your engines! #DAYTONA500
Posted by The White House on Sunday, February 16, 2020
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