Bubba Wallace dismisses Trump's Daytona 500 attendance amid feud

President Donald Trump is rumored to attend the Daytona 500 this weekend, but driver Bubba Wallace expressed indifference to his presence, stating, 'We’re here to race. Not for the show.' The tension between Trump and Wallace stems from a 2020 incident where a noose was found in Wallace's stall, which Trump labeled a 'hoax,' prompting a public feud between the two. Wallace, the only Black driver in NASCAR's Cup Series, has previously received support from the racing community during that incident, which was later determined not to be a hate crime. Despite Trump's expected attendance, Wallace emphasized that the focus remains on the race itself, rather than the political spectacle surrounding it. NASCAR has not yet confirmed Trump's attendance, despite FAA notices suggesting he would be there.