By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-trump-hosts-auto-racing-champions-at-the-white-house Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump hosts auto racing champions at the White House Nation Apr 9, 2025 4:28 PM EDT President Donald Trump hosted champions from NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA in the Oval Office, then chatted with them outside, near race cars parked on the White House driveway. Watch the video in our player above. Trump asked how fast NASCAR champions Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney could go in cars like the one parked by the South Portico. When told it was 190 mph (306 kph), “One ninety? You can have it,” Trump said. WATCH: Trump meets 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House Informed that other vehicles for IndyCar and international motorsports were even faster, the president said he wouldn’t ride in those “if you paid me.” Trump said he was a racing fan, adding that many people “don’t realize what great athletes they are.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump hosted champions from NASCAR, IndyCar and IMSA in the Oval Office, then chatted with them outside, near race cars parked on the White House driveway. Watch the video in our player above. Trump asked how fast NASCAR champions Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney could go in cars like the one parked by the South Portico. When told it was 190 mph (306 kph), “One ninety? You can have it,” Trump said. WATCH: Trump meets 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House Informed that other vehicles for IndyCar and international motorsports were even faster, the president said he wouldn’t ride in those “if you paid me.” Trump said he was a racing fan, adding that many people “don’t realize what great athletes they are.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now