DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The custom continued because the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds carried out the flyover for the sixty fourth annual Daytona 500 on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.
The Great American Race marks the season-opener of the NASCAR Cup Series and will be watched on FOX 35. The flyover additionally marks the start of the present season for the Thunderbirds.
The flyover marked the twelfth consecutive yr, and thirteenth whole, that “America’s Ambassadors in Blue” – formally often called the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron – showcased their world-class expertise and exact choreography flying their signature “Delta” formation over the World Center of Racing at the tip of the National Anthem for The Great American Race.
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“The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flyover is synonymous with our tradition-rich Daytona 500 pre-race ceremonies,” Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher mentioned. “We’re honored to have them back for what will be a packed house.”
Thunderbirds will take flight forward of the Daytona 500
The custom continues because the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the flyover for the sixty fourth annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway.
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“We are grateful to the Speedway and community for their continued support and the opportunity to showcase the pride, precision, and professionalism of the United States Air Force,” mentioned Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, Thunderbirds commander, and chief.
The Thunderbirds function six F-16 Fighting Falcons, the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter plane. They soared over the Speedway at the tip of the National Anthem.
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