President Donald Trump will attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday, the president of Daytona International Speedway confirmed Thursday. "The Daytona 500 is one of the greatest events in sports and the prestigious season-opening event to the NASCAR Cup Series. Daytona International Speedway has been privileged to have hosted several sitting Presidents of the United States over our history," track president Chip Wile said in a prepared statement. "We're honored that the President of the United States has chosen to experience the pageantry and excitement of ‘The Great American Race' by attending Sunday's 62nd annual DAYTONA 500." Air Force One will land at Daytona Beach International Airport, which is adjacent to the track.

Source: International New York Times February 13, 2020 21:33 UTC