President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the Daytona 500 today. Trump arrived at Daytona International Speedway around 1:10pm and had previously attended in 1999, 2000 and 2001. 2020.
Today is the day that marks the start of the NASCAR season and will take place on February 16th, 2025 at Daytona Beach, the world-famous Daytona 500.
Saturday night, the White House released a schedule for Trump’s trips to and from Trump’s Daytona 500. It looks as if he arrives just before the green flag, stays for the race, then returns to West Palm Beach on his way south. , at Mar-A-Lago’s home in Florida and Palm Beach.
“We look forward to joining tens of thousands of American patriots today for the official start of the “Great American Race” – the legendary Daytona 500 – and the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. “We’ll do that,” Trump said in a statement. Before his Daytona Beach arrived.
Here’s what you need to know.
Here is the timeline released by the White House:
11:30am Trump leaves Marlago on the way to Palm Beach International Airport
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11:45am President arrives at Palm Beach International Airport
At 11:55am, Trump leaves Palm Beach International Airport.
12:45pm Trump and Air Force 1 arrive Daytona Beach International Airport Daytona Beach International Airport
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1:05pm Trump and his convoy are probably riding on the Beast.
1:10pm President arrives at Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500
(The Daytona 500 green flag is scheduled for around 2pm)
At 3:05pm Trump departs Daytona International Speedway on his way from Daytona Beach International Airport to Daytona International Speedway.
When will Trump return to Mar Lago?
Trump arrives at Daytona Beach International Airport at 3:15pm
3:30pm President leaves Air Force Daytona Beach International Airport on the way to Palm Beach International Airport
Trump arrives at Palm Beach International Airport at 4:15pm
4:25pm Trump leaves Palm Beach International Airport in the middle of Mar Arago
At 4:40pm, Trump arrives at his Florida home in Mar Arago in Palm Beach, Florida.
What is the weather forecast for Daytona Beach at Daytona 500? Rain, wind first
According to Melbourne’s National Weather Service, there will be a chance for a shower and a thunderstorm by 3pm today, about an hour after the scheduled Daytona 500 green flag.
Rain: After that, there will be a shower, and in some cases there will be a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, and again a shower and a thunderstorm after 5pm
It is warm, partly sunny, close to 84 height. It would also be very windy.
Wind: A 10-15-mile south wind will be southwest at 25 mph from 8pm. The wind can break through 35 mph.
High chance of rain: The chance of precipitation is currently 70%. New rainfall is less than 10 inches, except that the amount is possible in thunderstorms.
Have you ever been to the Daytona 500 before?
Before the 2020 Daytona 500, Trump arrived in Air Force 1. Once he entered the heart of the world’s race, he entered the beast, the president’s limousine. The President, as a grand marshal, handed the driver the first lady melania to his side.
The president’s limousine then joined other pace and safety vehicles on the truck, leading the 40 field through pre-race laps.
Before becoming president, Trump made at least three other appearances at the Great American Race in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
During the May 2024 reelection campaign, he appeared at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte. It marked his first NASCAR event since 2020.
Starting time: 1:30pm Sunday: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile Tribal Track) in Daytona Beach, Florida
Coverage for the 2025 Daytona 500 is scheduled to begin on Sunday, February 16th at 1:30pm. The green flag is expected to drop around 2pm
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Which channel is Daytona 500 2025 today? TV schedule and streaming information
TV Channel: Foxlive Streaming: Fubo (Free Trial) Radio: mrn | SiriusXM (Channel 90)
2025 Daytona 500 will air on Fox. Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvik call from the Daytona International Speedway booth. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial version for new subscribers.
Contributors: Chris Vinnell, Daytona Beach News Journal and Dan Lorabeau, USA Today Network-Florida
(This story has been updated to add new information and photos.)
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