In February 2020, then-President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500. Accompanying him was a young boy named Curtis Polk IV. He is the grandson of Lesa France Kennedy, the Executive Vice Chair of NASCAR, and the great-grandson of Bill France Jr., the former Chairman and CEO of NASCAR.
His presence alongside the President at this high-profile event highlighted the France family’s prominent role in the sport and their connection to the administration. The Daytona 500 is a major event, and the presence of both the President and a member of the France family drew significant media attention, reinforcing the event’s cultural and economic significance. The appearance also spoke to the continuing relationship between NASCAR and political figures.