US President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, the season-opening race for Nascar, by driving onto the track with the official vehicle and taking a lap. Trump’s appearance had a huge impact on social media. The American National Stock Car Racing Series (NASCAR) opening ceremony was stamped by Donald Trump. Attending the races for the second time as President, Trump went viral on social media as he took a lap on the track with the official vehicle before the Daytona 500 race. Before flying to Daytona, Trump shared a message saying, “America’s golden age has arrived,” and stated that NASCAR reflects this spirit. Trump noted that Daytona 500 brings people from all walks of life together under the shared passion for “speed, adrenaline, and the excitement of racing,” saying, “This spirit will fuel America’s golden age, and if we harness this spirit, the future truly belongs to us.” Trump’s images of taking a complete lap on the track with the official vehicle and greeting the crowd received a significant interaction on social media.