Hylton Making Another Run At Daytona 500

Nobody can call 74-year-old James Hylton a quitter.

After failing to make the field for the Daytona 500 in his 2007 comeback effort, Hylton will try again in February, teaming up with car owner John Carter in an effort to make the 51st annual Daytona 500.

"Christmas has come early for me," Hylton said. "I'm thrilled to be able to fulfill the promise I made to the fans in 2007 of returning for one more Daytona 500."

Hylton, celebrating his 50th year in NASCAR, competed full-time in the ARCA RE/MAX Series in 2008.

"Our goal is to run a complete 2009 series with James Hylton driving the EM Motorsports Dodge," said Carter, who noted the team is still looking for sponsorship. "You don't know how proud we are of being part of history by putting James Hylton in our car."

Hylton, who began his NASCAR career as a mechanic in 1959, began his driving career in 1964. He has two wins, 140 top-fives, four poles and finished second in the points three times.