President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX last weekend, where he witnessed the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. This Sunday, he is anticipated to be present at NASCAR’s premier event, the Daytona 500, also known as “The Great American Race,” which is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET at Daytona International Speedway, marking the beginning of the 2025 NASCAR season.
This will be Trump’s second appearance at the Daytona 500; he previously attended in 2020 and served as the grand marshal while campaigning for president. During that event, he expressed his admiration for NASCAR, highlighting the courage of the drivers in their pursuit of “pure American glory.” He described the Daytona 500 as a “legendary display of roaring engines, soaring spirits, and the American skill, speed, and power that we’ve celebrated for years.” Trump emphasized that while fans come for the thrilling race, the core values remain centered on God, family, and country.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, who had a disagreement with Trump during the 2020 season, commented on the president’s potential attendance, stating he “couldn’t care less” if Trump showed up, emphasizing that the focus is on racing rather than spectacle.
Chase Briscoe will start the race from the pole position, with Austin Cindric alongside him on the front row, and Wallace in third. Defending NASCAR champion Joey Logano qualified in the 10th position.
