President Trump Donald John TrumpObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Planned Parenthood: 'The fate of our rights' depends on Ginsburg replacement Progressive group to spend M in ad campaign on Supreme Court vacancy MORE took to the track to open the Daytona 500 race Sunday.

Trump arrived at the Daytona 500 on Sunday afternoon with his full motorcade on the speedway. He made about a quarter of a lap before pulling aside.

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"My fellow race fans, the Daytona 500 is a legendary display," he said after emerging to applause from the crowd.

Trump thanked the "tens of thousands of patriots" gathered at the Daytona International Speedway for the race, which he called "pure American glory."

The president told the crowd that no matter who wins, "what matters most is God, family and country."

Trump was met at the airport by NASCAR officials.

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