It is said cathedrals exist all around us, if only we have the eyes to see them. To the average person along the coast of Florida, the sands of Daytona Beach may not hold much wonder beyond being standard granular material and a suitable host for sunshine activities.

In the lead-up to the biggest race on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar, the top drivers in the series look to secure their starting spots in the Daytona 500 on Thursday night in the annual Duel at Daytona.

The Daytona 500 is one of the biggest and most illustrious NASCAR races of the year, and the festivities at Daytona International Speedway will be happening all week long in the lead-up to Sunday's big race.