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Daytona In Photos

Photos from the second week of 2008 Speedweeks, leading up to the 50th running of the Daytona 500

ESPN TEAM: Rusty Wallace, Dr. Jerry Punch and Andy Petree. (ESPN Photo)

ESPN TEAM: Rusty Wallace, Dr. Jerry Punch and Andy Petree. (ESPN Photo)

FIRST TO FOURTH: Kyle Busch was the class of the field in Sunday's Daytona 500, leading 86 laps, but came home in fourth. (Autostock Photo)

FIRST TO FOURTH: Kyle Busch was the class of the field in Sunday's Daytona 500, leading 86 laps, but came home in fourth. (Autostock Photo)

TWELFTH NIGHT: Ryan Newman celebrates his Daytona 500 victory Sunday night at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

TWELFTH NIGHT: Ryan Newman celebrates his Daytona 500 victory Sunday night at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

THE HARDWARE: Ryan Newman hoists the Harley J. Earl tophy in victory lane after ending an 81-race winless streak in Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

THE HARDWARE: Ryan Newman hoists the Harley J. Earl tophy in victory lane after ending an 81-race winless streak in Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

HELLO NEWMAN: Confetti rains down on Ryan Newman, winner of Sunday's Daytona 500. (Autostock Photo)

HELLO NEWMAN: Confetti rains down on Ryan Newman, winner of Sunday's Daytona 500. (Autostock Photo)

AT LONG LAST: The Penske Racing team gathers on pitlane to congratulate Ryan Newman after Newman gave the team its first Daytona 500 triumph. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

AT LONG LAST: The Penske Racing team gathers on pitlane to congratulate Ryan Newman after Newman gave the team its first Daytona 500 triumph. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

GOLDEN GO: Ryan Newman does a burn out in Sunday's 50th running of the Daytona 500. (Autostock Photo)

GOLDEN GO: Ryan Newman does a burn out in Sunday's 50th running of the Daytona 500. (Autostock Photo)

PENSKE POWER: Penske Racing teammates Ryan Newman (12) and Kurt Busch take the checkered flag in Sunday's 50th running of the Daytona 500. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

PENSKE POWER: Penske Racing teammates Ryan Newman (12) and Kurt Busch take the checkered flag in Sunday's 50th running of the Daytona 500. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

TRANSITION: The sun sets over Daytona Int'l Speedway during Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

TRANSITION: The sun sets over Daytona Int'l Speedway during Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

GOLDEN YEAR: This year marked the 50th running of the Great American Race, the Daytona 500. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

GOLDEN YEAR: This year marked the 50th running of the Great American Race, the Daytona 500. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

FIFTIETH AND FINAL: Dale Jarrett races around Daytona Int'l Speedway in his final Daytona 500 start. (Phil Cavali Photo)

FIFTIETH AND FINAL: Dale Jarrett races around Daytona Int'l Speedway in his final Daytona 500 start. (Phil Cavali Photo)

CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN: Team owner Roger Penske watches his drivers Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish, Jr. during the Daytona 500. (Autostock Photo)

CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN: Team owner Roger Penske watches his drivers Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish, Jr. during the Daytona 500. (Autostock Photo)

EARLY PROBLEMS: Jeff Gordon's No. 24 Chevrolet sits in the garage after suspension problems in Sunday's Daytona 500. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

EARLY PROBLEMS: Jeff Gordon's No. 24 Chevrolet sits in the garage after suspension problems in Sunday's Daytona 500. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

STAR POWER: Actress Ashley Judd shares a smile while watching husband Dario Franchitti competing in his first Daytona 500 Sunday. (HHP/Rusty Burroughs Photo)

STAR POWER: Actress Ashley Judd shares a smile while watching husband Dario Franchitti competing in his first Daytona 500 Sunday. (HHP/Rusty Burroughs Photo)

SPEED RACER: The Roush Fenway cars of Matt Kenseth (17), Greg Biffle (16) and Carl Edwards run nose to tail as fans enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lloyd Sunday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (Autostock Photo)

SPEED RACER: The Roush Fenway cars of Matt Kenseth (17), Greg Biffle (16) and Carl Edwards run nose to tail as fans enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lloyd Sunday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (Autostock Photo)

IN MEMORY: NASCAR Sprint Cup teams salute the late Dale Earnhardt Sunday, the 10th anniversary of his Daytona 500 victory. (Autostock Photo)

IN MEMORY: NASCAR Sprint Cup teams salute the late Dale Earnhardt Sunday, the 10th anniversary of his Daytona 500 victory. (Autostock Photo)

FIFTY YEARS IN THE MAKING: Richard Petty waves the green flag for Sunday's running of the 50th Daytona 500. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

FIFTY YEARS IN THE MAKING: Richard Petty waves the green flag for Sunday's running of the 50th Daytona 500. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

FAMILY MOMENT: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. gets a hug from sister Kelley prior to Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

FAMILY MOMENT: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. gets a hug from sister Kelley prior to Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

WORDS OF WISDOM: Tony Stewart (left) talks to teammate Kyle Busch prior to Sunday's Daytona 500. The two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers combined to lead 102 of the race's 200 laps. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

WORDS OF WISDOM: Tony Stewart (left) talks to teammate Kyle Busch prior to Sunday's Daytona 500. The two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers combined to lead 102 of the race's 200 laps. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

FINAL MOMENTS: Arlene and Mark Martin share a moment on pit road before the start of Sunday's Daytona 500. (Rich Iceland Photo)

FINAL MOMENTS: Arlene and Mark Martin share a moment on pit road before the start of Sunday's Daytona 500. (Rich Iceland Photo)

GANG'S ALL HERE: Three-time Daytona 500 winner Bobby Allison waves to the crowd during prerace ceremonies for Sunday's 50th running of the Daytona 500. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

GANG'S ALL HERE: Three-time Daytona 500 winner Bobby Allison waves to the crowd during prerace ceremonies for Sunday's 50th running of the Daytona 500. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

FAN FARE: Race fans gather in the infield for the prerace show prior to Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

FAN FARE: Race fans gather in the infield for the prerace show prior to Sunday's Daytona 500. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

END OF AN ERA: Dale Jarrett competed in his final Daytona 500 Sunday. (Autostock Photo)

END OF AN ERA: Dale Jarrett competed in his final Daytona 500 Sunday. (Autostock Photo)

TEAM TONY: Tony Stewart (left) talks to teammate Kyle Busch after the two finished 1-2 in Saturday's Nationwide Series race. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

TEAM TONY: Tony Stewart (left) talks to teammate Kyle Busch after the two finished 1-2 in Saturday's Nationwide Series race. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

ORANGE IN CONTROL: Tony Stewart leads the NASCAR Nationwide competition Saturday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

ORANGE IN CONTROL: Tony Stewart leads the NASCAR Nationwide competition Saturday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (Kory L. Hales Photo)

FOLLOW ME: Kyle Busch (18), Tony Stewart (20) and Clint Bowyer race single file during the Camping World 300. (Rich Iceland Photo)

FOLLOW ME: Kyle Busch (18), Tony Stewart (20) and Clint Bowyer race single file during the Camping World 300. (Rich Iceland Photo)

ACTION TRACK: Dario Franchitti (40), Kevin Harvick (33) and Kyle Busch go three wide during the Camping World 300 Saturday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (Rich Iceland Photo)

ACTION TRACK: Dario Franchitti (40), Kevin Harvick (33) and Kyle Busch go three wide during the Camping World 300 Saturday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (Rich Iceland Photo)

FAMILY MATTERS: Mike Wallace and his third cousin, once removed, Loren Wallace pose for photos prior to the Nationwide Series race on Saturday in Daytona. (Doug Barnette Photo)

FAMILY MATTERS: Mike Wallace and his third cousin, once removed, Loren Wallace pose for photos prior to the Nationwide Series race on Saturday in Daytona. (Doug Barnette Photo)

ILLEGAL: The rear decklid of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s No. 5 Nationwide Series Chevrolet sits aside in the garage area after NASCAR confiscated it for a spoiler violation. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

ILLEGAL: The rear decklid of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s No. 5 Nationwide Series Chevrolet sits aside in the garage area after NASCAR confiscated it for a spoiler violation. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

SKY ROCKETS IN FLIGHT: Fireworks light up the Daytona Beach, Fla., sky after Friday night's NASCAR Crafstman Truck Series season opener. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

SKY ROCKETS IN FLIGHT: Fireworks light up the Daytona Beach, Fla., sky after Friday night's NASCAR Crafstman Truck Series season opener. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

FINALLY: Todd Bodine celebrates in victory lane after scoring his first Daytona victory in 17 years. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

FINALLY: Todd Bodine celebrates in victory lane after scoring his first Daytona victory in 17 years. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

BODACIOUS: Todd Bodine (30) leads Kyle Busch (51) and Johnny Benson to the finish during Friday night's season opener for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

BODACIOUS: Todd Bodine (30) leads Kyle Busch (51) and Johnny Benson to the finish during Friday night's season opener for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

TOYOTA TRIUMPH: Denny Hamlin celebrates his victory in the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race, the first win for Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

TOYOTA TRIUMPH: Denny Hamlin celebrates his victory in the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race, the first win for Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

MAKE OR BREAK: John Andretti (34) raced his way into the Daytona 500 by finishing 10th in the second Gatorade Duel at Daytona Int'l Speedway. Dale Jarrett (44) also raced his way into the event. (Autostock Photo)

MAKE OR BREAK: John Andretti (34) raced his way into the Daytona 500 by finishing 10th in the second Gatorade Duel at Daytona Int'l Speedway. Dale Jarrett (44) also raced his way into the event. (Autostock Photo)

THREE OF A KIND: The Joe Gibbs Racing cars of Kyle Busch (18), Tony Stewart (20) and Denny Hamlin run nose to tail in the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

THREE OF A KIND: The Joe Gibbs Racing cars of Kyle Busch (18), Tony Stewart (20) and Denny Hamlin run nose to tail in the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

NOWHERE TO GO: Stanton Barrett (50), Jacques Villeneuve (27), Jamie McMurray (26) and Dario Franchitti tangle on lap 15 of the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

NOWHERE TO GO: Stanton Barrett (50), Jacques Villeneuve (27), Jamie McMurray (26) and Dario Franchitti tangle on lap 15 of the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race. (HHP/Alan Marler Photo)

ALL TOGETHER: David Reutimann (with daughter Emilia) and Michael Waltrip Racing teammates Dale Jarrett and Michael Waltrip await the start of the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday at Daytona. (Autostock Photo)

ALL TOGETHER: David Reutimann (with daughter Emilia) and Michael Waltrip Racing teammates Dale Jarrett and Michael Waltrip await the start of the second Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday at Daytona. (Autostock Photo)

HUGGIN' COUSINS: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (left) hugs crew chief and cousin Tony Eury, Jr. after their victory in the first Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday at Daytona. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

HUGGIN' COUSINS: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (left) hugs crew chief and cousin Tony Eury, Jr. after their victory in the first Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday at Daytona. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo)

DUELING IN DAYTONA: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88) leads Reed Sorenson across the finish line in the first of Thursday's Gatorade Duels at Daytona. (Autostock Photo)

DUELING IN DAYTONA: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (88) leads Reed Sorenson across the finish line in the first of Thursday's Gatorade Duels at Daytona. (Autostock Photo)

BOOGITY: Three-time Cup champion Darrell Waltrip waves the green flag over the start of the first Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

BOOGITY: Three-time Cup champion Darrell Waltrip waves the green flag over the start of the first Gatorade Duel qualifying race Thursday at Daytona Int'l Speedway. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

SIGNED AND DELIVERED: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. awaits the start of Thursday's Gatorade Duel qualifying races. (Autostock Photo)

SIGNED AND DELIVERED: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. awaits the start of Thursday's Gatorade Duel qualifying races. (Autostock Photo)

SAYING IT ALL: A sign promotes Sunday's Daytona 500. (Rich Iceland Photo)

SAYING IT ALL: A sign promotes Sunday's Daytona 500. (Rich Iceland Photo)

GUN SHOW: Michael Waltrip shows off his arms on his Sprint Cup signboard. (Autostock Photo)

GUN SHOW: Michael Waltrip shows off his arms on his Sprint Cup signboard. (Autostock Photo)

LOVING LIFE: Kenny Wallace (left) shares a laugh with nephew Steven Wallace during Nationwide Series practice. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

LOVING LIFE: Kenny Wallace (left) shares a laugh with nephew Steven Wallace during Nationwide Series practice. (HHP/Erik Perel Photo)

UNDER INVESTIGATION: Jeff Gordon's crew works on the No. 24 after the Hendrick cars suffered engine problems Feb. 13. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

UNDER INVESTIGATION: Jeff Gordon's crew works on the No. 24 after the Hendrick cars suffered engine problems Feb. 13. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)