William Byron celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux ...

As Trump’s motorcade left the track before the Great American Race, the president sent a message to the drivers over their radios, saying, “This is your favorite president and a big fan.

There was a lot to celebrate, as Byron also locked himself into the 10-race playoffs in the fall. So we've got 14 cool photos of the two-time Daytona 500 champ celebrating with his team.

Cancel anytime. William Byron, on car, celebrates with his pit crew after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach ...