Florida Politics reports:
Fox Sports commentators at the speedway said winds were gusting more than 30 mph as what was believed to be a record crowd of more than 100,000 at the track were cheering on the beginning of the race. Those winds were gusting ahead of an approaching cold front. Some rain sprinkles caused the caution flag to be raised for racers in the 10th lap of the competition. As rain increased, the race was put on hold within 20 minutes of starting.
Trump rode in the presidential limousine around the track prior to the beginning of the race. Also known as “The Beast,” Trump motored along the track in the 22,000-pound vehicle just before the 41 race cars with drivers from four countries engaged in the competitive spectacle. “This is your favorite President,” Trump said via radio communication from inside the limo leading up to the start of the race.” I’m a big fan. Have a great day. Have a lot of fun and I’ll see you later.”
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Donald Trump is at the Daytona 500 today and took a lap around the track in his motorcade. WHERE IS DOGE? This cost millions to do. Where is the cutting of wasteful spending????? First the Super Bowl and now this?? pic.twitter.com/2cHo1Tx0Pn
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) February 16, 2025
Trump burned $25,000 in jet fuel, doing laps around Daytona in Air Force One, which will be paid for out of grandpa’s social security benefits.
pic.twitter.com/AmQijITrtC— Carlos Turnbull (@cturnbull1968) February 16, 2025
Donald Trump is once again blowing millions of taxpayer dollars on another self-serving trip, this time to the Daytona 500.
Where’s DOGE?pic.twitter.com/hfpbEgNb3o
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) February 16, 2025
Donald Trump attending the NASCAR Daytona 500 is a massive waste of taxpayer money.
Where TF is DOGE? pic.twitter.com/mSbfbEtqKv
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) February 16, 2025