Cheney's Trip to Daytona

Cheney's Trip to Daytona

Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne board Air Force Two at Cape Canaveral en route to their first NASCAR race.

Air Force Two, carrying Vice President Dick Cheney and a contingent from Sports Illustrated, touches down at Daytona International Airport as fans begin to file in at the adjacent racetrack.

Seated in Air Force Two, SI's Lars Anderson readies himself for an interview with Cheney -- that never took place.

Riding in an SUV several cars in back of the Vice President's motorcade, SI's Lars Anderson and Al Tielemans got an up-close-and-personal view of Daytona International Speedway.

With the Pepsi 400 drivers gathered behind him, Vice President Dick Cheney addresses NASCAR nation.

The Vice President spent time with NASCAR drivers before the race, including Joe Nemecheck and his son.

The Vice President was awed about his first NASCAR experience, during which he addressed the crowd of 150,000.

Sports Illustrated NASCAR writer Lars Anderson takes in the Pepsi 400 from near track level.

Tony Stewart showed he owned the Pepsi 400 by winning the race for the second straight year.

After his impressive victory, Stewart scales the fence of the Daytona International Speedway to celebrate with the masses.

After taking off from the race, those aboard Air Force Two enjoyed a breathtaking view of the Daytona International Speedway.