Will President Donald Trump attend the Daytona 500?

By Josh Frigerio

Published February 13, 2025 2:21pm EST

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?

Rumors and a few FAA flight restrictions seem to indicate the possibility is there, though nothing has been confirmed yet by President Donald Trump, the White House, or NASCAR.

The Federal Aviation Administration has posted a number of Temporary Flight Restrictions, also known as TFRs, which limit where pilots and aircraft can fly. It's common for TFRs to be issued during major events or when an important dignitary, such as the President of the United States or head of state, is flying in that airspace.

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump salutes as the national anthem is played before the start of Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by ROB …

The FAA posts advanced notice of those TFRs on its website.

There are a few TFRs issued for Daytona Beach, Florida, on Sunday, Feb. 16, which is the same day as the Daytona 500 race. There are TFRs also issued for West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, which is where President Trump's Mar-A-Lago Resort is.

Both TSRs are listed as "VIP."

A spokesperson for NASCAR reportedly told FOX News Digital that it had no confirmation whether the 35th & 47th President of the United States would attend the event or not.

When did Donald Trump last attend the Daytona 500?

President Donald Trump attended the 2020 Daytona 500 race as Grand Marshal. Trump's wife and First Lady Melania Trump also attended.

President Trump delivered a few remarks before the race – and then delivered the ionic line for the drivers to start their engines.

"The Daytona 500 is the legendary display of roaring engines, soaring spirits and the American skill, speed and power that we’ve been hearing about for so many years," Trump said, according to previous FOX 35 News reporting.

He called fans present at the racetrack "patriots," adding that "NASCAR fans never forget that no matter who wins the race, what matters most is God, family and country."

The Trumps then took a couple of laps around the racetrack in the presidential limo, dubbed "The Beast."

When is the Daytona 500?

The Daytona 500 race will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The race starts at 1:30 p.m. (It was moved up an hour due to the potential for weather on Sunday afternoon).

How can I watch the Daytona 500?

The Daytona 500 will air on FOX and FOX 35 Orlando. The race starts at 1:30 p.m. (It was moved up an hour due to the potential for weather on Sunday afternoon).

FOX 35 will have pre-race coverage beginning at 7 a.m. on Good Day Orlando, and through 12:30 p.m. Watch on TV or stream on FOX Local. FOX will then jump in with pre-race coverage of its own on TV.

How long is the race?

The Daytona 500 is a 500-mile race. Daytona International Speedway is a 2.5-mile track, which means it takes 200 laps to hit the 500-mile milestone.

Who has won the Daytona 500?

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The Source: The information in this story comes from NASCAR, Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, previous FOX 35 reporting, and the FAA.

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