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Enjoy the Daytona 500 This Weekend

Let's Get Ready For The Daytona 500!

I know it's not real popular here on Long Island but the Daytona 500 is this Sunday, Feb. 26.

They call me a New York redneck at work because I love the Nascar season. Give it a shot, you might like it. No, it's not just making left turns and going around in a circle (all the tracks are different and none are a circle!).

Take the time to pick a favorite driver, favorite manufactuer or favorite race track. You'd be suprised at how much fun it can be. Our "big" local track is Dover, DE. There are bus trips that run there for the two races there every year. If you've never been I highly recommend it!

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It's a long day but a good time and you can bring your own food and beer in to the track. Our real local track is Riverhead Raceway but I'll blog about that when it gets close to being open for the season. If you've never been, Riverhead Raceway is a great change of pace for something to do with the kids. Check riverheadraceway.com for the schedule. The two fireworks nights are the best place to see fireworks in our area.

So you ask, who do I want to win the Daytona 500? Well I'm a Jamie McMurray fan, sponsored by McDonalds and Bass Pro Shops. He won it in 2010 and hoping for another win...and for you Ralph Jr. fans (Dale Earnhardt Jr's first name is really Ralph) here's hoping his almost four-year losing streak continues!

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