Daytona 500: Jeff Gordon's Comments Amid Donald Trump's Appearance Divide NASCAR Fans
While the presidential limousine did a lap around the Daytona International Speedway at the start [...]
The Video
@ClintBowyer and @JeffGordonWeb react to @realDonaldTrump setting the pace at the #DAYTONA500 on #DaytonaDay @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/4Xi6xQddfD
— Mary Rooke (@marmee_r) February 16, 2020
prevnextJeff Gordon @JeffGordonWeb says, “I would love to be in that race” as President Trump’s @POTUS @realDonaldTrump beast is the pace car. #MAGA #KAG pic.twitter.com/1nqb3x2zWf
— Tom Pavich (@TomPavich) February 16, 2020
'Goosebumps'
Goosebumps for this HUGE fan of @NASCAR -- @ClintBoywer is giddy about President Trump in The Beast leading the field out onto the track for pace laps. @JeffGordonWeb: "I would love to be in this #Daytona500 field out there competing today. This is just so special" pic.twitter.com/nipGbXishA
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) February 16, 2020
prevnextWow, wow, wow!
— 🇺🇸 Andrew J Barbeau 🇼 (@ajb041969) February 16, 2020
Watching the #DAYTONA500 and I'm listening to the announcers talk about and introduce @realDonaldTrump and you can't tell whether like him or dislike him. Amazing, tv commentators not giving their opinion, a novel idea!@FOXSports @The_ChrisMyers@JeffGordonWeb
'Ruined' The Season
One fan was really not happy with Gordon suggesting this was a great way to start the season.
@JeffGordonWeb You said having Trump there is a great start to the season. With all do respect, Jeff, it couldn’t have RUINED IT MORE for me and many more like me. If NASCAR does this again, I’ll probably stop watching.👎👎👎
— 🤘Mark d. Ziglar🤘 (@MarkZiglar) February 16, 2020
prevnextI have a feeling that @JeffGordonWeb is a fan of @realDonaldTrump
— Liberty Warrior (@jeffhanson9) February 16, 2020
'Thought You Were More Woke'
Geez @JeffGordonWeb I thought you were more woke than to gush over Trump
— Sue H StyleOnPurpose (@stylepurpose50) February 16, 2020
prevnext@JeffGordonWeb DON'T SPOIL THE RACE TALKING ABOUT TRUMP. YOU WILL LOSE VIEWERS.
— Richard Fitzpatrick (@Richard55230790) February 16, 2020
'Tuning Out'
Well, trump used the #DAYTONA500 for a political prop & he doesn't even have the courtesy or interest to stay & watch the race. Meanwhile, tons of folks tuning out in disgust. 😡 @DISupdates @NASCAR @NASCARONFOX @JeffGordonWeb @DaleJr
— Debra Notachance (@DebraTweets) February 16, 2020
prevnextAnd 3-time Dayton Champ Jeff Gordon said he's been there many times but this was the most exciting due to Pres Trump's being there.
— Michelle Rick (@mrick08) February 16, 2020
'Jeff Gordon Went Wild'
And 3-time Dayton Champ Jeff Gordon said he's been there many times but this was the most exciting due to Pres Trump's being there.
— Michelle Rick (@mrick08) February 16, 2020
prevnext'the only thing I wish they would have modified on that limo is put a spoiler on that rear deck lid'
-Jeff Gordon
— RickMartinez (@RickOnTheRlGHT) February 16, 2020
'Eating Up All the Trump Stuff'
I’m loving Jeff Gordon announcing.. He’s eating up all the trump stuff ! A man of the people -!-! #MAGA 💫🇺🇸🍿⚡️
— Jacoby Kennedy (@jacoby_kennedy) February 16, 2020
prevMike Joy and Jeff Gordon (retired winner), sportscasters, were very respectful of POTUS. Gordon said he wished he could be on the track w/POTUS, it was “historic.” Joy said who wouldn’t be proud to be there with their president.🥰🇺🇸
— Janice (@jskielb3) February 16, 2020