Trump Races In Armored Presidential Limousine AKA ‘The Beast’ Around Track To Open Daytona 500

Donald Trump races in armored presidential limousine aka ‘The Beast’ around race track to open this year’s Daytona 500.

Trump attended the event for the second time as president, calling the NASCAR series a unifying event.

As he did in 2020, Trump’s presidential motorcade, including the Beasts and a decoy, led the ceremonial laps.

But the Truck-based 18ft armoured limousine, which weighs about 20,000 pounds, isn’t designed for racetrack.

The bullet- and blast-resistant limousine is designed to withstand chemical and biological attacks.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday completed a ceremonial lap around Daytona International Speedway track in his armoured presidential limousine – known as “The Beast” – to open this year’s 2025 Daytona 500.

Trump attended Sunday’s Daytona 500 for the second time as president, calling the opening event of the NASCAR series a unifying event that possesses a spirit that will “fuel America’s Golden Age”.

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“From the roar of the engines on the track to the echo of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ soaring through the stands, the Daytona 500 is a timeless tribute to the speed, strength and unyielding spirit that make America great,” Trump said in a presidential message released.

As he did during his first appearance in 2020, Trump’s presidential motorcade, including the Beasts and a decoy, led the drivers on ceremonial laps around the circuit ahead of start of racing events.

But the Truck-based 18ft armoured limousine, which weighs about 20,000 pounds, isn’t designed for racetrack. The bullet- and blast-resistant limousine is designed to withstand chemical and biological attacks.

The Beast is equipped with Kevlar-lined tyres, to keep it going when shot, and a foam-sealed fuel tank to prevent explosions. Inside, it is equipped with a state-of-the-art communication system along with the protection of a secure oxygen system and a supply of blood in case of injury.

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