NASCAR fans cheer as Trump arrives for Daytona 500 in Air Force One

Johnny Morris, Richard Childress and Austin Dillon join ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to express the significance of the Daytona 500 to American culture.

President Donald Trump received cheers from the crowd at Daytona International Speedway as Air Force One landed at the airport ahead of his arrival for the Daytona 500 on Sunday.

The president’s plane flew over the speedway before it landed at Daytona International Airport. Cheers from the crowd were heard on the FOX broadcast as the pre-race hosts talked to Chase Elliott. NASCAR fans and drivers watched as the plane flew over the track.

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President Donald Trump talks with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla, after arriving on Air Force One at Daytona Beach International Airport in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, en route to NASCAR's Daytona 500. (Pool via AP)

Trump released a statement ahead of landing at the airport. He will be the first sitting president to attend two Daytona 500 races at Daytona International Speedway. He attended the race the first time in February 2020.

"This iconic race showcases the fastest, most fearless drivers in motorsports, who represent our Nation’s love of tradition, competition, and automotive innovation," the statement read. "The Daytona 500 brings together people from all walks of life—from lifelong racing fans to first-time spectators—they all join in celebrating a shared passion for speed, adrenaline, and the thrill of the race. 

"From the roar of the engines on the track to the echo of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ soaring through the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to the speed, strength, and unyielding spirit that make America great. That spirit is what will fuel America’s