President Trump appears to have made a decision on the Daytona 500.
The President of the United States had a big sports year in 2025. He attended both the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500. However, President Trump appears to be less interested in major sporting events this year.
President Trump did not attend the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, suggesting that it was too far of a trip.
“It’s just too far away. I would. I’ve [gotten] great hands [at] the Super Bowl. They like me,” Trump said.
“I would go if, you know, it was a little bit shorter.”
But will he attend the Daytona 500?
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It doesn't sound like it.
President Trump is not expected to attend the Daytona 500 this year, NASCAR revealed this week.
President of U.S. makes decision on Daytona race
President Trump is not expected to attend the Daytona 500 this year.
“If I had a Bible I’d put a hand on the Bible and the answer would be, ‘I don’t know. As of today, no,'” NASCAR president Steve O’Donnell said in an interview with Sportico. “But we get short notice. I think a couple years ago we didn’t get notice until Thursday. So there’s definitely been interest in attending the San Diego Race, with the celebration of the USA 250.
“But who knows. We will see. But as of today I am not aware of it happening.”
The Daytona 500 is set for this Sunday.