Daytona Beach, FL - The theme for this year's Great American Race seems to be football stars as the Super Bowl LIII MVP is named the honorary starter.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been named the Honorary Starter for the 61st annual Daytona 500.
JUST ANNOUNCED! @Patriots Wide Receiver and Super Bowl LIII MVP @Edelman11 will be waving the green flag for the #DAYTONA500 as our honorary starter!
