The Backstretch Blog: Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

What makes Daytona special from other races? It's the history, it's the pageantry, it's knowing that you are racing, where all the greats raced before you. That's why, generally speaking more people show up at this race than any other all season long. It is the essence of NASCAR, anyone with a car and a dream (and NASCAR approval) can race here.

By HEATHER WILLIAMS

February 17, 2011