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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with Joe Nemechek, driver of the number 01 U.S. Army Chevrolet, before the start of the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Fla., on July 2, 2005. Rumsfeld met with NASCAR fans, drivers and their pit crews as he toured the infield before the race. Rumsfeld served as the as the Grand Marshal of the 47th running of the Pepsi 400 and gave the command "Gentlemen, start your engines".

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with Joe Nemechek.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with Joe Nemechek, driver of the number 01 U.S. Army Chevrolet, before the start of the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway, Fla., on July 2, 2005. Rumsfeld met with NASCAR fans, drivers and their pit crews as he toured the infield before the race. Rumsfeld served as the as the Grand Marshal of the 47th running of the Pepsi 400 and gave the command "Gentlemen, start your engines".

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