Determination, Guts, and Perseverance: The Story of the 1997 Daytona 500

They say that racing fans can remember dates and numbers easily, from the driver and team roster to the memorable times of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. Some can name every record time at any track, regardless if it's Atlanta Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, or Watkins Glen International. Others know when a passerby asks them when the No. 9 bus arrives at their street, that individual will be thinking of Bill Elliott or Kasey Kahne. Personally, when I think back on February, it's more than just the second month of the year or when lovers decide to shower each other with materialistic goods on Valentine's Day. For me, February is special because it's when 43 stock car racers put it all on the line, racing at 195 mph with courage and...

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