There is plenty to see before the race begins, from driver Aric Almirola calling a ribs-eating contest to folks milling around Miles the Monster in Victory Plaza to a close-up view of the trophy Jimmie Johnson took home with him.
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Victory Plaza at Dover International Speedway. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
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Contestants in a ribs-eating contest sponsored by Smithfield were given eight ribs to eat. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
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Richard Petty, left, and Aric Almirola moderated the ribs-eating contest. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
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The winning technique included eating fast and drinking water. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
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The coveted Monster trophy was on exhibit at the AAA display. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
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A member of Clint Bowyer's No. 15 team stopped to admire a pair dogs outside the AAA display in the FanZone before the race. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
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A super-sized tent will replace the individual haulers at the fall race. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
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Fireworks shot through the sky at the end of the singing of the national anthem. (Delaware State News/K.I. White)
