Here's pics from the 2011 Coke Zero 400! Anyways I gotta thank Ruth Behre and others for these awesome pics. Man oh man David Gilliland finished 16th that night. I remember Rusty Wallace predicted him to win! David was up there and pushed Tony Stewart to the lead mid-way thru the race!
Joe Laracuente
Founder, Doorstop Nation
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Chapter I: Preparation & Pit Lane Decals
Setting up the team's visual layout before Daytona's night-time humidity settles onto the high banks.
Rear angle setup checks in daylight.
Close details of the sponsor decals and paint lines.
Technical parameters check on pit-road.
Perfect placement for optimal TV coverage.
Chapter II: The Heat of Daytona & Pit Road Action
Drafting setups and active crew coordination as the hot Florida sunset gives way to the blinding track lighting.
"Rusty Wallace predicted David to win! David was up there and pushed Tony Stewart to the lead mid way thru the race!"
— Joe Laracuente, Race Night
The team prepares tools in pit row.
Transitioning to night mode as darkness descends.
High-speed drafts during pre-race configurations.
Testing aerodynamics in close proximity.
Chapter III: Race Night & High-Speed Drafts
The green flag drops. David Gilliland slices through traffic and initiates the critical tandem push to catapult leaders.
Night Draft Sequence & Track Speedways
Crossing the Checkered Line
The visual energy of the final restart, seeing the Doorstop Nation logo slice through the start-finish line inside the top tier.
These captured frames by Ruth Behre highlight the sheer visual presence of the independent site's brand logo on television broadcasts.
