It’s race day.

Die-hard fans from across the country are in Florida for the Daytona 500.

The 500-mile long race features some of the biggest NASCAR drivers.

The race sold out for a second consecutive year, Daytona International Speedway president Chip Wile announced Saturday.

Actor Owen Wilson served as Grand Marshal.

The main event started at 2 p.m.

Mike Rossen and his wife Carrie are among thousands of fans at the Daytona International Speedway today.

"I remember my dad took me to my first race back in Michigan in 1969, so that tells you how much and how long I've been a fan for, Rossen said.

But there were plenty of first-timers at the race as well. Some traveled all the way from North Dakota for the weekend.

"Just the excitement of the whole thing, it's very popular and famous and we are just excited to be a part of it," said NASCAR fan Kim Flutschock.

The last few days have been filled with plenty of racing.

On Thursday, the Can-Am Duel determined which driver would start in the front row for the Daytona 500. Chase Elliott won the pole for today's race, posting the fatest time.

The Xfinity race took place Saturday night. Ryan Reed was the winner with a green-white-checkered finish.

That race had plenty of drama, with at least two wrecks in the first 30 laps.

“It was very stressful I was very aware of who I was racing and what I had to do to get it done,” said NASCAR driver Ryan Reed. “I wore my heart rate monitor, so I’m curious to see once I download that I’m thinking 205 or 210, I mean what's legally dead because I'm sure I was right about there.”