Trump's visit drew enthusiastic responses from racegoers who spoke to the News-Journal. Karen Bellinger, a longtime Daytona 500 fan from upstate New York, spoke with a reporter in the morning.

“Exciting. A lot of speed,” John Bellinger said. Karen Bellinger agreed. “It’s goosebumps when you hear those cars come by at (those) speeds,” she said. As for Trump’s visit?