DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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  10. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson looks on after being surprised by the Knick City Dancers with a cake for his birthday during NASCAR Chase Media Day at the Hard Rock Cafe on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.
  11. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Jeff Gordon speaks to the media during NASCAR Chase Media Day at the Hard Rock Cafe on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.
  12. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson poses for a photo after being surprised by the Knick City Dancers with a cake for his birthday during NASCAR Chase Media Day at the Hard Rock Cafe on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.
  13. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Jimmie Johnson speaks to the media during NASCAR Chase Media Day at the Hard Rock Cafe on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.
  14. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Brian Vickers speaks to the media during NASCAR Chase Media Day at the Hard Rock Cafe on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.
  15. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Jeff Gordon speaks to the media during NASCAR Chase Media Day at the Hard Rock Cafe on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.
  16. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: NASCAR Drivers Denny Hamlin take part in the Largest Custard Pie fight during Guinness World Record Breaker Week on 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' during NASCAR Chase Media Day on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.

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