Sights & Sounds: Getting ready for Sunday's race at NHMS
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It's race day at the 'Magic Mile' of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This marks the 19th race of the 2015 season, and Joe Gibbs Racing's Carl Edwards will start the day from the pole position.
Edwards' team wasted no time Sunday morning preparing for the day's race, as each organization pushed their cars through the NASCAR technical inspection line and went through their final checklists.
The @SportClips crew is making their way thru pre-race inspection. We're excited about their chances today! pic.twitter.com/XT5mJ4ryMR
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) July 19, 2015
48 Chevy is ready to race! pic.twitter.com/TSLYkTSoWA
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) July 19, 2015
Turn up your ?? as the No. 88 ?? it up. #NW88JR pic.twitter.com/bu8WWonxRs
— Nationwide 88 (@nationwide88) July 19, 2015
Rear tire changer Curtis prepping tires for today's race. #RFRDriven pic.twitter.com/38gE1ldceH
— No. 16 Cup RFR Team (@16RFRCup) July 19, 2015
The No. 88 @nationwide88 Chevy SS is off to tech! pic.twitter.com/B0Qs79bjRD
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) July 19, 2015
The 17 is rolling through tech this morning @NHMS #nascar pic.twitter.com/AirmeEFJxY
— Fastenal Racing (@FastenalRacing) July 19, 2015
Wake-Up Call: The @FedEx Freight crew treats us to a little morning music, #NASCAR style. pic.twitter.com/lp4UZn99NM
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) July 19, 2015
While the crews were hard at work, the drivers were spending their time with sponsors, hospitality guests and fans.
.@DaleJr stops for a ? and ✏️ on way into @NASCAR drivers meeting at @NHMS #NW88JR pic.twitter.com/sCIcpUX9vo
— Nationwide 88 (@nationwide88) July 19, 2015
.@KurtBusch talks with @FOXSports1 about what it takes to be successful at New Hampshire. pic.twitter.com/Pdl6cOMIRw
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) July 19, 2015
.@JimmieJohnson ticket package @NHMS pic.twitter.com/48TA2FAU4u
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) July 19, 2015
.@DanicaPatrick talks with @GoDaddy guests on race day morning at @NHMS. pic.twitter.com/RPMYfpFOKR
— Stewart-Haas Racing (@StewartHaasRcng) July 19, 2015
What an amazing #PitPassSelfie from @KyleBusch with #ToyotaNation at @nhms! RETWEET if you're in the photo! pic.twitter.com/JLwM7p22Q1
— Toyota Racing (@ToyotaRacing) July 19, 2015
Spending time with our friends from @grainger this morning @NHMS pic.twitter.com/VuXKHRNjG3
— RCR 31 Cup Team (@RCR31RNewman) July 19, 2015
Actor Adam Sandler is serving as the Grand Marshal for Sunday's race, and explained his love for NASCAR and desire to play Ricky Bobby in the movie Talladega Nights.
Adam Sandler in the infield media today center @NHMS pic.twitter.com/b21EIlH7Qq
— RaceDayCT (@RaceDayCT) July 19, 2015
Adam Sandler is here. Says he wanted to be Ricky Bobby. Was disappointed when Ferrell got it. #NASCAR #5hrENERGY301 pic.twitter.com/KYWQFc5YGK
— Pat DeCola (@Pat_DeCola) July 19, 2015
Now here's a duo! #CarlEdwards & @AdamSandler chat about today's command & getting this race underway! -JW pic.twitter.com/TR5cRfGDyO
— Miss Sprint Cup (@MissSprintCup) July 19, 2015
Sandler wasn't the only celebrity taking in Sunday's race at New Hampshire, however.
Here he is: former @RedSox great, Rico Petrocelli. He will giving today's invocation for the #5hrENERGY301 pic.twitter.com/7DH6pMlJgp
— NH Motor Speedway (@NHMS) July 19, 2015
Tune into @FOXSports1 @NASCAR #Raceday this morning @ 11a.m. EST to watch Bret rock #5HRENERGY301 @NHMS - Team Bret pic.twitter.com/W1BDO30ul6
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) July 19, 2015
Adam Sandler and Blake Shelton pop in for the drivers meeting! pic.twitter.com/nEAKY1GaWT
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) July 19, 2015
.@bretmichaels lighting the stage up before the #5hrENERGY301! pic.twitter.com/JfNj9ESNUP
— NH Motor Speedway (@NHMS) July 19, 2015
Driving your pace car today: Super Bowl Champion and @Patriots defensive force, Rob Ninkovich! #Pats #NHMS25 pic.twitter.com/SrPQpBYFt9
— NH Motor Speedway (@NHMS) July 19, 2015
The driver/crew chief meeting is in the books, and the competitors have their sights on the big prize, which just happens to be a giant rock lobster.
The Drivers meeting is a packed house. Can you find @joeylogano and @keselowski? #NASCAR @NHMS pic.twitter.com/7MQaH3zubF
— Team Penske (@Team_Penske) July 19, 2015
.@KevinHarvick & @KurtBusch are having too much fun at the drivers meeting! ? -JW pic.twitter.com/19krMJZN6K
— Miss Sprint Cup (@MissSprintCup) July 19, 2015
Hey there, @DanicaPatrick! ?? Now if only @AJDinger & @RodneyChilders4 would take a break from tweeting! ? -JW pic.twitter.com/apKdPO7zIB
— Miss Sprint Cup (@MissSprintCup) July 19, 2015
The lobster ? awaits. pic.twitter.com/zlgG6OxnLl
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) July 19, 2015
We are all racing for this guy today ✌ pic.twitter.com/La3quclIoF
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) July 19, 2015
