DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — With President Donald Trump announcing he will be attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, many attending the race may be wondering what they should expect when they arrive at the event.
Daytona Beach International Airport officials said additional security measures will be in place at the airport due to the president’s visit. They said temporary flight restrictions will also be in place due to the race, which is normal protocol.
The U.S. Secret Service tweeted Wednesday that it is securing Daytona International Speedway by providing a 30-mile “no drone zone” around the event.
Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines but not your drones. The Secret Service is securing the @NASCAR Daytona 500 by providing a 30 mile “No Drone Zone”. Enjoy the race. pic.twitter.com/pHjp7Bvwix
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 12, 2020
If you plan on attending the race, officials recommend arriving early to make time for entry procedures, which can be found here.
Officials said anyone planning a trip to Daytona International Speedway should allow additional time in the event that wait times are longer than normal due to additional screening procedures.
Officials also provided a list of items that are not allowed inside, which include the following:
- Weapons, firearms, knives, including pocketknives and all other items restricted by local, state or federal laws
- Fireworks, laser pointers, noisemakers and air horns
- Umbrellas, flag poles, brooms or any items of a similar description
- Homemade selfie sticks
- Hard-sided coolers (Styrofoam, plastic, metal, etc.)
- Any soft-sided bags or coolers larger than the allowed 14x14x14-inch dimensions
- Any backpacks, cinch bags or duffel bags larger than the allowed 17 inches in length
- Illegal substances of any kind
- Seat cushions with metal components
- Collapsible chairs
- Wagons
- Drones – UAVs, RPAs or UASes
- Frisbees, balloons, beach balls or any other projectile
- Hoverboards, skateboards, roller skates or bicycles (a lockable bike rack is located outside each admission gate).
- Clothing with obscenities or offensive language
- Dry ice
Dogs on duty. Part of a noticeable increase in security all over Daytona with the President planning to attend the #daytona500 tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/JnLWMgpHpf
— Joe Kepner (@JKepnerWFTV) February 15, 2020
Trump will be the first sitting president to attend the race since President George W. Bush did in 2004.
Air Force One is scheduled to land at the Daytona Beach International Airport just before 2 p.m., and WFTV will be livestreaming the president’s arrival on its Facebook page and on its website.
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