Chris Evans, Star of Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Solider”
By now anyone with a television or connected to social media knows that NASCAR’s most popular driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Daytona 500. Affectionately known as The Great American Race and NASCAR’s Super Bowl, The Daytona 500 is the biggest race of the NASCAR season showcasing some of the most well-known names in the sport.
This year’s race attracted thousands of fans to the Daytona International Speedway along with millions of TV viewers. Delayed by rain and riddled with wrecks, including media darling Danica Patrick crashing into a wall, the action continued into primetime setting up suspenseful finish like a compelling movie script.
As a matter of fact, this year’s Daytona 500 was nothing short of Hollywood glitz and glam. The star-studded event proved that NASCAR has reached the big time, bringing in a number of notable “A” List celebs. Spotted in the crowds, famous folks included Juan Pablo from The Bachelor, Country music superstar Luke Bryan, Latin music artist Yandel, Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev distinguished actor Gary Sinise, and top-chart rapper 50 Cent, whose SMS Audio entered a sponsorship with Sprint Cup Series team Swan Racing. Chris Evans, Star of Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Solider”, was also on hand to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Daytona 500. Singer Aloe Blacc sung the National anthem to get the show started. From there, the race unfolded with drama, suspense, and a Hollywood ending as Dale Jr. took the checkered flag. From the biggest fans to the most famous attendees, this NASCAR event had everyone in attendance on the edge of their seats.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson poses with singer Aloe Blacc before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 22: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson meets with Parker Kligerman, driver of the #30 Swan Energy Toyota, before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
The Bachelor Juan Pablo and singer Aloe Blacc chat it up during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2014 in Daytona Beach, FL.
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Actor Chris Evans poses with actress Nina Dobrev and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford, prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 23: ‘The Bachelor’ Juan Pablo Galavis practices a tire change in the #16 pit stall during pace car rides prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2014 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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