Today’s Photos : When Former US President ‘Trump’ Raced In $1.5m Armored ‘Beast’ Limousine Around A Track

Today’s Photos : When former US President Trump raced in armored ‘Beast’ limousine around a track to open 2020 Daytona 500.

Ex-US President Donald Trump did the unthinkable three years ago by completing a ceremonial lap around a race track in his armored Presidential Limousine – known as “The Beast” – to open the 2020 Daytona 500.

In his opening remarks, Trump, now facing criminal charges in New York, said there was “no greater thrill” than to be at the event, adding that “Rubber will burn, fans will scream and the great American race will begin,”.

Trump, who hopes to return to the White House in 2024, kicked off the race, telling drivers:

“Gentlemen, start your engines.”

He then took a loop around the Daytona 500 racetrack in his 18-feet-long bullet- and blast-resistant presidential limousine, drawing cheers from fans. Part of the presidential motorcade, including the Beasts and a decoy, took a lap around the track just before the race started.

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