The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" flew Matt Dibenedetto and Daniel Suarez, both NASCAR drivers and Steve Phelps, NASCAR president, in the days prior to the Daytona 500 Feb. 13-14, 2019, at Daytona Beach, Fla. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)