Story highlights "I'm thinking about getting some of the great sports people I know, who like me a lot," Trump said

"Do we all love NASCAR? Because I do," Trump said

(CNN) Noted sports fan Donald Trump said Friday night he wants to have a night for sports heroes at the Republican National Convention.

"I'm thinking about getting some of the great sports people I know, who like me a lot," Trump said at a rally in Richmond, Virginia. "We may call it 'The Winners' evening."

Trump also said the night could include others, like Brian France, the owner of NASCAR, who backed Trump in February.

"Do we all love NASCAR? Because I do," Trump said.

The Republican presumptive nominee has trumpeted his tight bonds with sports figures throughout his bid for the presidency, including former Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

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