WTVT_Emily's Blog

The hundreds of thousands of fans that are lining I-4 and I-95 as I write this are undoubtedly busting with excitement for today's race.  Now that race day has finally arrived, the challenge they face is getting to their seat.  I speak from experience.  Horrendous doesn't begin to describe the traffic out there today, and after sitting still for two hours in Daytona after last night's Busch race, the delays will undoubtedly get to the fans eventually.

That said, it probably won't happen until the 2007 Daytona 500 champ has been crowned later on today.  Until then, it's all about a good time for the fans, who started partying bright and early this morning-- and they won't stop until well after the sun goes down.

Celebs are among those making their way to the track for today's race, too.  Actor Nicholas Cage is this year's grand marshal, and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson will perform in the pre-race festivities.  Also, country sensations Big & Rich will sing today's national anthem, and MLB hall of famer Cal Ripkin, Jr. will drive the pace car.  Wow... that's some kind of list! 

I'll keep you posted on all today's happenings... and until then, buckle up-- it's bound to be a crazy ride on race day!