Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirmed his presence at the Daytona 500, despite the event's postponement to Monday due to ongoing downpours. He will be giving the iconic 'Start your engines!' command. The announcement was made amidst his media center appearance and through various tweets. Additionally, Pitbull, who also visited the media center, will not be able to return on Monday but has made an old-school handshake agreement with DIS president Frank Kelleher to come back in 2025.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will still make the iconic "Start your engines!" call at the Daytona 500 on Monday. https://t.co/No3sSrY7Se
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will still make the iconic "Start your engines!" call at the Daytona 500 on Monday after the race was postponed from Sunday due to ongoing downpours. https://t.co/jf15Dsp3JA
He's here, and he's not leaving until he gives the command. 💪 @TheRock | #DAYTONA500 https://t.co/i89xwFErIr
Sampling of stars paying a visit to the @DAYTONA media center today. The Rock says he plans to return Monday to give the #DAYTONA500 command. Pitbull unable to be back Monday, but made an old-school handshake agreement with DIS pres. Frank Kelleher to return in 2025. #NASCAR https://t.co/KvCOsGYnzW
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will be staying for the Daytona 500 tomorrow (Monday). He is giving the command to start engines.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson just entered the media center for his availability and says even with the postponement, he'll be here for the #Daytona500. "I'm here, I'm not missing it," he says.