William Byron Wins Second Straight Daytona 500 with Trump in Attendance
William Byron secured his second consecutive Daytona 500 victory while President Trump led the motorcade at Daytona International Speedway amid multiple crashes and weather delays.
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Get StartedWilliam Byron slipped through the carnage to win the Daytona 500 for the second consecutive year and Hamlin wound up 24th.
Hamlin expected a late caution would give him a 4th Daytona 500 win. NASCAR never threw the yellow
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Wet weather was always in the forecast for NASCAR’s premiere race, and less than 10 minutes after the green flag dropped, the skies opened over Daytona International Speedway, prompting the race to be red flagged after just 11 of the scheduled 200 laps.
William Byron wins rain-filled Daytona 500 for second consecutive year
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Hendrick Motorsports won its 10th Daytona 500 to break a tie with Petty Enterprises for the record.
William Byron wins second straight Daytona 500 after Trump takes laps
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Six of the last eight Daytona 500 races have ended in overtime, and like any overtime in sports, the desperation was felt by every driver to come out on top.
William Byron captures 2nd straight Daytona 500 victory in overtime lap thriller
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Trump displayed his presence at one of the biggest events in motorsports, reinforcing his reputation for blending politics with showmanship.
Wait Until You See the Roaring Entrance Trump Made at the Daytona 500 Race
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Trump is a sports fan.
Trump attends the Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will 'fuel America’s Golden Age'
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Thus far, no Democrats have attended the race.
WATCH: Fans Cheer as Trump's 'Beast' Limo Leads Drivers Around the Track at Daytona 500
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Trump praised the Daytona 500 as a celebration of American tradition, competition, and innovation.
‘You’re great Americans’: Trump takes lap in ‘The Beast’ at Daytona 500
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Trump's attendance at NASCAR's season opener underscores the intersection of sports and national leadership, coming after his historic first-ever presidential Super Bowl appearance last Sunday.
Trump returns to Daytona 500, hails 'America's golden age'
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Trump made a splashy arrival to what is known as the Great American Race for his first visit since 2020.
VIDEO: Trump Visits Daytona 500, Speaks to Drivers on Radio
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The NASCAR fans roared in approval when Air Force One did a flyby over Daytona International Speedway.
Trump treated like NASCAR royalty at Daytona 500
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I’m glad President Trump decided to do this because, after all of the hype surrounding The Beast, it’s only right that you take it for a few spins around Daytona.
Trump Proves He’s The Greatest President Of All Time With Outright Glorious Move At Daytona 500
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The magnitude of Trump's first appearance is tough to match, but that doesn't mean his appearance today was any less memorable.
President Donald Trump makes Daytona 500 appearance at Daytona International Speedway
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In another appearance showcasing his lifelong love of professional sports, President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500 on Feb. 16 for the second time as commander-in-chief.
Trump Attends NASCAR’s Daytona 500 for 2nd Time as President
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Heavy rain and wind up to 40 mph were forecast in the afternoon, and since the 2 1/2-mile speedway takes at least two hours to dry, drivers, crews and spectators braced for a long day.
Trump to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for the second time as president
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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.
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The NASCAR appearance marks President Trump’s second time at the outing, as he was at the race in 2020 while running for a second term, previously being awarded the honor of being the grand marshal where he gave the command for the drivers to start their engines.
President Trump Receives Enthusiastic Reception By NASCAR Fans At Daytona 500
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Trump Plans to Attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 for the Second Time as President
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Sunday marked the second Daytona 500 visit for Trump as president.
Trump visits Daytona 500, takes laps on speedway in presidential vehicle the Beast
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Summary
William Byron claimed his second consecutive Daytona 500 victory at Daytona International Speedway, narrowly avoiding late-race wrecks and weather delays. President Donald Trump made an appearance, leading drivers in a ceremonial lap before the race, which featured multiple crashes and two delays totaling over three hours. Byron, driving the No. 24 Chevrolet, dodged chaos on the final lap to become the youngest driver to win multiple Daytona 500s, breaking Jeff Gordon's record. Tyler Reddick finished second, with two-time champion Jimmie Johnson taking third as NASCAR faces scrutiny over its officiating during the race's chaotic finale.
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