Iaconelli loses rookie stripe at Bristol photo gallery

Ear protection is a must at a NASCAR race, and baby Vegas Iaconelli seemed to love his headphones.

Michael Waltrip Racing team members ready the Martin Truex Jr. driven No. 56 Toyota Camry. Their work paid off with an impressive second-place finish that was hard-earned from Truex's starting position near the back of the pack.

Tire prep is a major part of the success of all successful race teams.

Toyota goes to great lengths to show fans their appreciation in a tailgating like environment. In this shot Iaconelli pretends to flip burgers from the ultimate tailgating Tundra.

Iaconelli found a suspension spring as big as his thigh inside the Michael Waltrip Racing car hauler.

Super Bowl coach turned NASCAR Toyota Team owner Joe Gibbs signs a model Camry.

Iaconelli is baffled by the technology that's a part of NASCAR.  Here he checks out practice lap times with an engineer from Michael Waltrip racing inside a car hauler.

The Iaconelli family meets with Toyota Camry driver Steve Wallace.

Driver Martin Truex can't be seen in this photo, as his closest family and friends huddle around him for a pre-race prayer.

Iaconelli's bright yellow Toyota Tundra wrapped Bass Cat added to NASCAR's colorful environment.

Iaconelli and a giant pile of race rims piled inside the infield of Bristol Motor Speedway.

Iaconelli's Tundra and boat were parked right in the middle of the fan friendly Toyota Pit Pass area at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Ike shares a grin with top NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Todd Bodine.

Bristol Motor Speedway is a half mile 'short track' with very steep banks in its turns.

Iaconelli was wide-eyed all weekend at Bristol, while his young son Vegas was at times worn out.

Iaconelli is truly passionate about fishing, and on more than one occasion during race weekend he grabbed a spinning rod and caught fish from the stream that surrounds Bristol Motor Speedway.

An amazing number of race fans knew who Iaconelli was. He was never without a request for an autograph or five minutes of conversation his entire visit to Bristol.

When the engines weren't running, Vegas Iaconelli stored his headphones and rolled with a No. 56 Martin Truex Jr. hat.

Ike has formed a friendship with driver Martin Truex Jr., who like Ike, is from New Jersey and loves to fish.

A pretty girl and a pile of racing tires as seen from atop the David Reutimann Toyota Camry car hauler trailer during NASCAR Sprint Cup official practice.