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It is that time for NASCAR and the Race for the Points and the Cup!

NASCAR fans have much to be excited about this year and for the first race of the season. The grand daddy, THE DAYTONA 500 is Sunday. Danica Patrick won the pole position and is now the fastest lady on the track for the race while Jeff Gordon joked that he is the fastest man on the track coming in behind Patrick for qualifying times.

NASCAR is going through many changes. The race is much safer than ever before and the fan base continues to grow as does viewing on television as FOX will broadcast most of the races as well as ESPN and ABC. And, 1033 US COUNTRY has the race schedule online and broadcasts all the races through out the season. 1033 US COUNTRY is Bismarck-Mandan's exclusive broadcast partner for NASCAR.  The schedule is grueling! These athletes travel and race non-stop. There are very few weekends off from travel and these folks juggle the racing, trial times and working out to stay fit while many have a family life. Many of the racers have their families travel with them on the road.

It is no wonder that NASCAR is so popular with many folks. The sport was once considered only a Southern Redneck Sport, but with the popularity of the new generation of young, good looking athletes racing the ovals, it is no wonder that the sport continues to generate record breaking attendances and revenue.  You have racers like Trevor Bayne that has found his stride on the track last year and produced a respectable showing in the points.

Then the sport has it's favorites like Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson, Bobby Labonte, Mark Martin, Kyle Busch, Carl Edward, and Dale Jr.

These are the darlings of NASCAR! These guys are so competitive and now with the likes of Danica Patrick added to the mix, this year's race for the cup will be nothing but TOTAL EXCITEMENT every week!

Will Danica make history Sunday? Regardless, it'll be fun to watch and you can hear every turn of the race, Pitt Row updates and analysis LIVE on the air at 1033 US COUNTRY and online starting at 11AM for pre-race commentary and updates and poll time at 12 Noon.