What can you expect to see and hear at the Daytona 500 if you've never been there before?

Having gone last year for the first time I would say to expect one of the most incredible experience ever BUT you must put aside the fact that there will be huge crowds and souvenirs/foods is overprice. I can honestly say that I had a tear came to my eye when I first stepped into the speedway, it is indescribable the feeling you get when you first step into that storied speedway. The sheer size blew me away, television simply does not do it justice. I still get goose bumps thinking about it. Seeing that race is something everyone should do once even if they aren