Photos: Daytona 500 festivities

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, greets NFL player Wes Welker prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Jerry Markland, Getty Images

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray lewis poses with the Harley J. Earl Trophy at a press conference before the 2013 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports

A general view as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fans sign the start/finish line before the 2013 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports

The Zac Brown Band performs at the Daytona 500. Jonathan Ferrey, Getty

Drivers pose on stage during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Jonathan Ferrey, Getty Images

Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, high-fives the crowd during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500. Jonathan Ferrey, Getty Images

Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood (left) presents Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band with a commemorative guitar before the Daytona 500. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fans Tom Hensley (left) and Dave Hensley (middle) sit in front of a banner for the July NASCAR race before the 2013 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports

Recording artists for the Zac Brown Band pose with the Harley J. Earl Trophy after a press conference before the 2013 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fan Larry Tait poses for a picture as he sits on the start/finish line before the 2013 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports

A detailed view of the Harley J. Earl Trophy to be awarded to the winner of the 2013 Daytona 500 before the race at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports

A detailed view of a time capsule placed inside the start/finish line before the 2013 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports

Feb 24, 2013; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; Movie actor James Franco stands outside the media center after a press conference before the 2013 Daytona 500. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports