President Trump to attend Daytona 500 this weekend

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is on track to attend the Daytona 500 this weekend.

Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile said in a statement that he is honored that Trump decided to attend the 2020 race, which is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m Sunday.

Daytona Beach International Airport officials said additional security measures will be in place at the airport due to the president’s visit. They said normal temporary flight restrictions will also be in place due to the race.

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Officials said regular air carrier service should not be impacted by either event.

The U.S. Secret Service tweeted Wednesday that it is securing Daytona International Speedway by providing a 30-mile “no drone zone” around the event.

Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines but not your drones. The Secret Service is securing the @NASCAR Daytona 500 by providing a 30 mile “No Drone Zone”. Enjoy the race. pic.twitter.com/pHjp7Bvwix
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 12, 2020

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Details on tickets, gate policies, smoking restrictions, camping and pets can be found here.

If you plan on attending the race, officials recommend arriving early to make time for entry procedures which can be found here.

I look forward to attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday with lots of my great friends from Florida, including the France family and @RepMichaelWaltz from #FL6. See you there, good luck to everyone! @NASCAR @SenRickScott @marcorubio @GovRonDeSantis https://t.co/e0SUl4GfBm
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 14, 2020

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.@DISupdates president .@ChipWile releases statement on .@realDonaldTrump attending #Daytona500 https://t.co/kHL9Cw2Yyh pic.twitter.com/BPKI7XYx2L
— Mike Springer WFTV (@mspringerwftv) February 13, 2020

.@FlyDAB confirms .@realDonaldTrump will be in .@CityDaytona Sunday. @FlyDAB says there will be additional security as a result. Airport officials say air carrier services should not be impacted. Normal flight restrictions are in place for #Daytona500
— Mike Springer WFTV (@mspringerwftv) February 12, 2020