After its historic presence in the Super Bowl, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, He made a lightning visit to the emblematic career on Sunday Daytona 500 from the Nascar serieswhich celebrated as an icon of national culture.
In a prelude upon arrival, the presidential aircraft Air Force One overflowed with the Daytona International Speedway before the start of the test.
Trump, who last week was the first president in attending the NFL Super Bowl, was subsequently transported to this Daytona Beach Circuit (Florida) in a presidential caravan.
Among applause of the public, the limousine of the Republican leader took a few laps around the track followed by the participating cars while Trump was heading to the pilots through the radio.
“This is its favorite president,” said the president. “I am a big fan of you. I don’t know how they do this, but I just want you to be sure.”
“They are talented people and great Americans. They have a good day, have a lot of fun and see you later,” he concluded.
Trump and his influence on sport
In a message prior to this race, which opens the Nascar series season, Trump said that Daytona 500 embodies the US values that they hope they inaugurate a new “golden age” for La Nación.
“The Daytona 500 brings together people from all areas of life, from fans of the usual races to spectators who attend for the first time. Everyone joins to celebrate a passion shared by speed, adrenaline and emotion of the race “Trump said in the message posted by the White House.
“It is an unmporal tribute to speed, strength and unwavering spirit that make the United States great,” he said. “That spirit is what will drive the Golden Age of the United States and, if we take advantage of it, the future is truly ours.”
Trump left the circuit during a long interruption of the rain race in the first laps.
