Daytona 500, known as ” The great American Race,” is the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calender. Many are anxious to see their favorite driver win the race.

This year has been a little different and difficult for the race car industry, affected by the slow economy. Like other industries, they went through a series of layoffs — in their case, due to the lack of sponsors. The fans as well are suffering. Many have changed their habits fearing the uncertainties of tomorrow. But, race car fans must know that life is hard in good or bad times. Sometimes respecting a tradition is the best way to cope with bad times. My advise to you is: relax and enjoy your race and don’t be too worried about the economy.

As the Arabs of Algeria say,” If you stop every time a dog barks, your road will never end.”