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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan became the first sitting U.S. President to attend a NASCAR race. That July, he started the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway where he gave the command, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” from aboard Air Force One.
Trip to Florida. President Reagan viewing NASCAR Race Car, receiving Racing Suit, eating Chicken Dinner. Cuts of Crowd. Daytona International Speedway. WHTV H59 Youtube MP4 Video WHTV H59 Catalog MP4 Video
Jul 14, 2011 · A new exhibition at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library features his 1984 presidential limousine as well as vehicles from Nascar and IndyCar relevant to his years in office.
Dec 24, 2022 · Several candidates had campaigned at race venues and some had hosted drivers, owners, officials, and the media at White House functions. But Ronald Reagan was the first to attend a race.
Jul 1, 2022 · With 80,000 fans in attendance, the 1984 Firecracker 400 began with the "start your engines" command from President Ronald Reagan, who gave racers the go-ahead via phone while aboard Air Force One. Reagan would later watch the race in person from one of the main press box areas at Daytona.
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Event. Attending the NASCAR Pepsi Firecracker 400 Stock Car Race, interview with ABC Sports.
