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Watch: HOFer LaDainian Tomlinson officially starts Daytona 500

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Newly elected NFL Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson officially started the 59th edition of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, as he waved the green flag to get the race underway.

Earlier, Owen Wilson gave the traditional, "Drivers, start your engines," as grand marshal.

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