Yes, the People's Pitstop, like the rest of NASCAR, is returning to the self-proclaimed Birthplace of Speed for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race. You still have time to vote in our lineup polls, which will close Thursday night. In the meantime, it's time to offer some information about this week's site.
Track basics: It's still Daytona International Speedway. It's still a restrictor plate race. It's still a track that breeds the Big One on a regular basis. If you really need the Internet's favorite fantasy NASCAR team to introduce this track to you, you've been listening to the vuvuzelas too long. But if you do need help, you can download a guide from Yahoo Sports by clicking here.
Recent winners: For the July race, the most recent winners are Tony Stewart (2009), Kyle Busch (2008) and Jamie McMurray (2007).
Who wins here a lot: Jeff Gordon still leads active NASCAR drivers with six wins at Daytona. Tied for second with three victories apiece: Stewart and ... you're not gonna believe this ... Michael Waltrip. Yes, that Michael Waltrip.
Are a lot of folks bringing Union Jacks to this event? To help keep everyone as safe and as comfortable as possible, the Daytona International Speedway's Web site offers fans a list of things they may and may not bring to this weekend's races. Since Sunday is Independence Day, the following passage seems particularly relevant.
"Flags are acceptable for admissions, provided they are not attached to poles and that they do not obstruct other fans viewing of racing activities. No flag poles of any type will be allowed."
"Small nationality flags attached to a pencil sized diameter wooden stick, will be allowed."
I know these folks are trying to prevent people from slipping through loopholes, but you'd think they can just say, "Bring the Stars and Stripes. Leave the poles at home."
We'll be back with more thoughts and observations. In the meantime, please vote.
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