Dale Jr.

The new Nascar season kicks off tomorrow with the 50th running of the Daytona 500, and the odds on favorite to win is Dale Earnhardt Jr. I had the opportunity to shoot him when he made a publicity appearance in Salt Lake City several years ago. He was there to try to set a new landspeed record on a motorized barstool. The barstool wasn't working, but he signed autographs, drove his show car around the track and chatted with fans a bit. As far as big celebrities go, he seemed as genuine and as down-to-earth as any I've encountered. I hope he stayed that way. I also hope he wins the Daytona 500 tomorrow.