Leading up to the Daytona 500 (27 images)

Matt Kenseth (17) leads the pack through turn four en-route to winning the NASCAR Gatorade Duel #2 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 23, 2012. UPI/Chad Cameron

Dale Earnhardt Jr.pits during the NASCAR Gatorade Duel #1 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 23, 2012. UPI/Chad Cameron

Danica Patrick talks to her crew chief Greg Zipadelli by her car prior to the start of the NASCAR Gatorade Duel #1 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 23, 2012. UPI/Sam Bush

Greg Biffle (16) takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Gatorade Duel #2 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on February 23, 2012. UPI/Martin Fried