The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds made history at Daytona International Speedway as the demonstration squadron perfor The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds made history at Daytona International Speedway as the demonstration squadron performed the flyover for the first time to start the Great American Race. The Thunderbirds will return to a NASCAR event again when the perform the flyover for the UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.