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Daytona Day is fast approaching, with the below commercial set to air on FOX during Sunday’s Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons only further underscores that the “Great American Race” is three weeks away on Feb. 26 (2 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
The commercial, complete with the “Daytona Day” jingle, shows race fans excitedly getting ready for the action and watching the race unfold. Notable drivers such as a bearded Matt Kenseth make appearances, as do Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin — they appear in a nod to the 2016 race, which was the closest finish in Daytona 500 history. Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick, Aric Almirola, Brad Keselowski and FOX analyst Jeff Gordon are in the commercial as well.
There’s a surprise as well when actor James Van Der Beek of “Dawson’s Creek” and “Varsity Blues” fame pops up dressed like a former Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion (you’ll have to watch to see which one).
Check out the spot below and follow NASCAR.com for complete coverage leading up to, during and after the Daytona 500 on #DaytonaDay, Feb. 26.
Let the countdown begin! We’re 500 hours from the 2017 #DAYTONA500 on @FOXTV. #DaytonaDay @NASCAR @DISupdates https://t.co/S9gI0Ee2xJ pic.twitter.com/JsGvl0Fbf8
– FOX SPORTS: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX)
February 5, 2017