Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Daytona 500, sparking concern among fans. As the event approaches, many have shared their worries linked to Trump’s previous visits, where significant accidents have occurred.CBS News senior correspondent Ed O’Keefe shared the report to social media. He noted possible plans for Trump’s armored limousine, “The Beast,” to do laps around the track, recalling Trump’s 2020 appearance.”START YOUR ENGINES: Per @NicoleSganga @kristincbrown and me: President Trump will attend the Daytona 500 next Sunday, Feb 16, multiple people tell us. We’re told we may ‘see the Beast do a few laps on the track.’ Trump was previously there in 2020.”START YOUR ENGINES: Per @NicoleSganga @kristincbrown and me: President Trump will attend the Daytona 500 next Sunday, Feb 16, multiple people tell us. We’re told we may “see the Beast do a few laps on the track.”Trump was previously there in 2020.— Ed O’Keefe (@edokeefe) February 6, 2025
Reflecting on Trump’s history with the Daytona 500, his attendance in 2001 coincided with the tragic death of NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt Sr. after a crash on the final lap.
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina.
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina.
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In 2020, Trump attended the Daytona 500 as President, with responsibilities including signaling the start of the race. During this race, Ryan Newman experienced a violent crash on the final lap.More News: Donald Trump Set To Make 2025 Daytona 500 Appearance – ReportFans have been taking to social media to react to the reports, drawing connections between Trump’s attendance and accidents at past events. One fan wrote:”So the two times he’s gone to the 500 Dale Earnhardt died and Ryan Newman almost died…if I’m a driver looking at a 50/50 shot of buying it I’m sending him some tweets to stay home…”So the two times he’s gone to the 500 Dale Earnhardt died and Ryan Newman almost died…if I’m a driver looking at a 50/50 shot of buying it I’m sending him some tweets to stay home…— Nick O (@NwMuseumNwUDont) February 7, 2025
Others echo these sentiments, predicting misfortunes for certain drivers while some use dark humor to comment on the event. These concerns indicate a widely shared belief in a pattern of bad luck tied to Trump’s presence, which contrasts with the view of supporters who see his attendance as a positive sign of endorsement. Other fans have posted:”And then at the Coke 600 it rained preventing Kyle Larson from doing the double.”and then at the coke 600 it rained preventing kyle larson from doing the double— Firefly Pria (AM3son) (@pria_princess) February 7, 2025
“Last time Trump showed up to a race God decided to show his displeasure with the dips**t and hell rain down on the track and the race was called early.”Last time Trump showed up to a race God decided to show his displeasure with the dipshit and hell rain down on the track and the race was called early.— Nate Hargis (@nateisawesome) February 7, 2025
“Well that’s a 50/50 chance a driver dies.”Well that’s a 50/50 chance a driver dies— Threepea851 (@Threepea851) February 7, 2025
Note: All views from fans do not reflect that of Newsweek.More News: Legacy Motor Club Confirms Jimmie Johnson’s Daytona 500 Crew ChiefFor the latest NASCAR news, head over to Newsweek Sports.2025 NASCAR Cup Series ScheduleRegular SeasonFeb. 2: Winston-Salem (Clash) – 8 p.m., FOXFeb. 16: Daytona 500 – 2:30 p.m., FOXFeb. 23: Atlanta – 3 p.m., FOXMar. 2: Austin – 3:30 p.m., FOXMar. 9: Phoenix – 3:30 p.m., FS1Mar. 16: Las Vegas – 3:30 p.m., FS1Mar. 23: Homestead – 3 p.m., FS1Mar. 30: Martinsville – 3 p.m., FS1Apr. 6: Darlington – 3 p.m., FS1Apr. 13: Bristol – 3 p.m., FS1Apr. 20: Off (Easter)Apr. 27: Talladega – 3 p.m., FOXMay 4: Texas – 3:30 p.m., FS1May 11: Kansas – 3 p.m., FS1May 18: North Wilkesboro (All-Star) – 8 p.m., FS1May 25: Charlotte – 6 p.m., Prime VideoJune 1: Nashville – 7 p.m., Prime VideoJune 8: Michigan – 2 p.m., Prime VideoJune 15: Mexico City – 3 p.m., Prime VideoJune 22: Pocono – 2 p.m., Prime VideoJune 28: Atlanta – 7 p.m., TNTJuly 6: Chicago street course – 2 p.m., TNTJuly 13: Sonoma – 3:30 p.m., TNTJuly 20: Dover – 2 p.m., TNTJuly 27: Indianapolis – 2 p.m., TNTAug. 3: Iowa – 3:30 p.m., USAAug. 10: Watkins Glen – 2 p.m., USAAug. 16: Richmond – 7:30 p.m., USAAug. 23: Daytona – 7:30 p.m., NBCPlayoffsAug. 31: Darlington – 6 p.m., USASept. 7: St. Louis – 3 p.m., USASept. 13: Bristol – 7:30 p.m., USASept. 21: New Hampshire – 2 p.m., USASept. 28: Kansas – 3 p.m., USAOct. 5: Charlotte road course – 3 p.m., USAOct. 12: Las Vegas – 5:30 p.m., USAOct. 19: Talladega – 2 p.m., NBCOct. 26: Martinsville – 2 p.m., NBCNov. 2: Phoenix – 3 p.m., NBC
