[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 194 (Tuesday, December 18, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15922]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 410--DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 17, 2008, AS ``RACE DAY IN 
     AMERICA'' AND HIGHLIGHTING THE 50TH RUNNING OF THE DAYTONA 500

  Mr. NELSON of Florida (for himself, Mr. Martinez, and Mr. Sanders) 
submitted the following resolution; which was:

                              S. Res. 410

       Whereas the Daytona 500 is the most prestigious stock car 
     race in the United States;
       Whereas the Daytona 500 annually kicks off the National 
     Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Sprint Cup 
     Series, NASCAR's top racing series;
       Whereas millions of racing fans have spent the 3rd Sunday 
     of each February since 1959 watching, listening to, or 
     attending the Daytona 500;
       Whereas the purse for the Daytona 500 is typically the 
     largest in motor sports;
       Whereas winning the prestigious Harley J. Earl Trophy is 
     stock car racing's greatest prize and privilege;
       Whereas nearly 1,000,000 men and women in the Armed Forces 
     in nearly 180 countries worldwide listen to the race on the 
     radio via the American Forces Network;
       Whereas Daytona International Speedway is the home of ``The 
     Great American Race''--the Daytona 500;
       Whereas fans from all 50 States and many foreign nations 
     converge on the ``World Center of Racing'' each year to see 
     the motor sports spectacle;
       Whereas Daytona International Speedway becomes one of the 
     largest cities in the State of Florida by population on race 
     day, with more than 200,000 fans in attendance;
       Whereas well-known politicians, celebrities, and athletes 
     take part in the festivities surrounding the Daytona 500; and
       Whereas, on February 17th, 2008, the Daytona 500 celebrates 
     its historic 50th running: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the 50th running of the Daytona 500, ``The 
     Great American Race'', on February 17, 2008; and
       (2) designates February 17, 2008, as ``Race Day in 
     America'' in honor of the Daytona 500.

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