Petty to wave the green flag for 50th Daytona 500

By Track Release DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Seven-time Daytona 500 Champion Richard Petty, who's father Lee won the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959, will serve as honorary starter for the historic 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 17. [link]