Kyle Busch's final words about Daytona come with a sobering Dale Earnhardt twist

It doesn't take long to spot a Kyle Busch fan at Daytona International Speedway.

In fact, drive under the tunnel and into the infield, and a "Rowdy Forever" banner is the first thing that greets you.

It's not the only one.

Not even close.

They're everywhere this weekend.

Of course, that's expected.

This is the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona since Busch's stunning death in May.

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is set to close the regular season later tonight — a little over three months since the sport lost its modern day Dale Earnhardt .

For better and for worse, those two will forever be attached at the hip.

KYLE BUSCH'S CHILLING MESSAGE AFTER FINAL NASCAR WIN A PAINFUL ENDING FOR MOURNING FANS Busch's death in May was the first major NASCAR death for an active driver since Earnhardt died on the final turn of the 2001 Daytona 500.

For decades, Daytona gave Dale fits.

He could win all the races, except the race.

Busch won just once at Daytona during his two decades in a Cup car, and never won a 500.

It was the crown jewel he never got.