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The green flag went down on yet another exciting year of racing as the 200-lap, 500 mile race was run at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida.

This year - from the 14th through the big race on February 17, 2008 - Speedweeks featured traditional action-packed races to decide starting positions before the main event.

The historic 50th running of the Daytona 500 began at 2PM on FOX as the green flag dropped at 3:30 PM ET.

Daytona 500 Mania

How popular is the Daytona 500?

It's only the most highly-rated and watched race throughout the year, kicking off the 2008 race for NASCAR's top prize, the Nextel Cup.

Every seat in the house at Daytona is taken, while literally millions of Americans tune in to cheer their favorite drivers as they celebrate at NASCAR parties nationwide.

Elsewhere on the Web, find out more about the Daytona 500 with background facts & information on the cars and top drivers including picture galleries, video clips of memorable moments, and a bit of history and trivia behind the "Super Bowl of NASCAR" ...

Daytona Int'l Speedway - The official site with all the latest action, driver profiles, photo gallery, trivia, stats, schedule, track map, online shop and ticket information, plus info on the area and a complete schedle of all the Daytona races..

NASCAR on FOX - The official TV channel of the Daytona 500 with the complete schedule, picture galleries, feature stories and more as race day draws near ...

NASCAR.com - All you need to know about the Daytona 500 including info on the cars, the drivers, the numbers, the track...you name it. Videos, audio and news on the current race. Stop in at the game room and try you hand at one of the challenges...

Daytona 500 - Some interesting information on the history of the race and a link to a listing of all of the Daytona 500 winners from Richard Petty's win in the first race in 1959. There is also a link to the list of current NASCAR races.

Daytona Race Fans - Daytona area info, racing info, racing photos, driver info - with links to each driver's official Web site - NASCAR links and a message board.

NASCAR PARTY!

Race Car Party - Lots of good ideas for adult or kids race car parties with tips on do-it-yourself invitations, decorations, party food, cakes, games & activities.

Rev Things Up with These NASCAR Recipes - Archived online report from the Today Show with featured recipes and video clips to get you going...

The Racing Party - This is quite a selection of party ideas based on race cars. There are kids parties and adult parties. Go through, mix and match and you'll have more than enough inspiration for your own Daytona 500 invitations, decorations, party treats and favors.

Car Birthday Party Theme - Hot Wheels - Nascar - Lots of fun kid stuff with ideas for decorations, games, activities and treats, from AmazingMoms.com

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