Trump Revs Up Friendly Crowd at Daytona International Speedway
- President visits famous race for campaign-style event Sunday
- Trump circled part of track in limo, served as Grand Marshal
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President Donald Trump took his campaign to the Daytona 500, seizing center stage at the popular stock-car race and courting loyal supporters in a state he needs to win.
Trump visited the Daytona International Speedway for the “Great American Race” on Sunday. He delivered remarks at a pre-race ceremony, stood on the track for the national anthem, and -- as Grand Marshal -- gave the command, “Gentlemen, start your engines.”