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NASCAR Chairman and CEO, Brian France answers questions at a news conference at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. , Friday, July 3, 2009.

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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.
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  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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