NASCAR’s Noose Hoaxer Speaks on Rumors of Trump Attending Daytona 500 [WATCH]

President Donald Trump is rumored to be attending the 2024 Daytona 500 on February 16, marking his potential return to NASCAR’s biggest event.

If he does appear, it will put him in the same venue as driver Bubba Wallace, with whom he had a public feud in 2020.

Wallace, who drives for Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing team, was at the center of controversy in 2020 when he called for a ban on Confederate flags at NASCAR events.

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Trump criticized Wallace on social media at the time, accusing him of promoting division and referring to an investigation into a noose found in Wallace’s garage as a “hoax.”

The FBI later determined that the noose had been in the garage stall since October 2019 and was not a hate crime.

Bubba Wallace went on @cnn last night and continues to insist a garage pull rope was a noose. He deserves blame here for continuing to propagate this lie. pic.twitter.com/QI6uVV86Nn

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 24, 2020

However, Trump continued to criticize Wallace, alleging that the incident was exaggerated.

In response, Wallace made several posts on X, condemning Trump for spreading “hate.”

Later that year, Wallace claimed he was told he was “bringing politics into NASCAR” by publicly speaking out against the president.

During Daytona 500 media day on Wednesday, Wallace was asked about Trump’s possible attendance. Unlike in 2020, Wallace showed no interest in the matter.

“I couldn’t care less,” Wallace stated. “We’re here to race. Not for the show.”

Wallace has noticeably stepped back from political commentary in recent years.

While his social media was once filled with political statements, he now focuses on racing, promotional content, and family.

Wallace has cited negativity on social media as a major reason for his shift away from political discussions.

“Social media nowadays is just a way for people to hide behind a screen and voice their opinions on things they don’t really know about,” Wallace told Fox News Digital.

“It’s just too much negativity that it’s going to take years and years and years to get rid of, and we don’t have time for that,” he continued.

“Now, with being a dad and trying to be the best that I can be here for my race team and my team here, that’s where I’m investing my energy so that’s all you can really ask for.”

Since becoming a father, Wallace has had two top-10 finishes in the three races he has competed in. He has stated that the responsibility of raising a child has given him a new perspective on life and his career.

“You have your kid at home and a full family to provide for now, so it’s crazy to go through all that,” Wallace said.

If Trump does attend the Daytona 500, it will mark his second major sporting event appearance in just a week.

Last Sunday, he became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl, watching Super Bowl LIX at the Superdome in New Orleans as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.

Trump has a history with Daytona 500, having served as grand marshal for the 2020 race, where he gave the famous “Start your engines” command and led the field in a lap around the track in his armored limousine.

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WATCH → President Trump takes a lap at the #DAYTONA500 in front of an electric crowd!

Nothing more American than @realDonaldTrump and NASCAR!!
pic.twitter.com/46dflC47Fp

— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) February 16, 2020

Fans cheered as Air Force One flew over the track, a moment that was displayed on large screens at the venue.

The last time President Trump attended the Daytona 500 he ordered the Pilots of AIR FORCE ONE to do a low altitude flyby then “The Beast” did a lap! pic.twitter.com/7r9Q3L4ihL

— The TRUMP PAGE (@MichaelDeLauzon) February 13, 2025

However, Trump’s presence also led to logistical challenges, causing significant delays at entrance points due to increased security.

During his 2020 appearance, Trump praised the event, calling it:

“A legendary display of roaring engines, soaring spirits, and the American skill, speed, and power that we’ve been hearing about for so many years.”

While a notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday suggested that Trump was expected to attend the race, NASCAR officials said Wednesday that they had received no confirmation of his attendance.

Should Trump appear, it will be closely watched, not just for his continued presence at major sporting events, but also for the potential interaction—or lack thereof—between him and Wallace.

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