[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Nascar 2008

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Nascar 2008
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   NASCAR is back, with the 50th running of the Daytona 500 today, which
   I'm just starting to watch on the DVR. Normally I skip over much of
   the pre-race, but wow, did NASCAR do a nice job.
   There were old cars parading while several acts each representing a
   decade performed. And there was Chubby Checker "on the pole" starting
   the field with "Let's Twist Again." He looked great and sounded great.
   Brooks and Dunn closed it out, with the black #3 car of the late Dale
   Earnhardt Sr parked in front.
   There was the usual flyover, fireworks, and a fantastic rendition of
   the National Anthem by Trisha Yearwood. I'm going to have to pick up a
   CD or two of hers.
   The NFL halftime committee should take note.