John Cena will wave the green flag as Honorary Starter of the 54th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the historic Daytona International Speedway.

Cena was invited to participate in this year’s big race by 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series runner-up Carl Edwards on Raw SuperShow.

"I am honored to come here on behalf of NASCAR and everyone at the Daytone 500 to invite you, John Cena, to be the honorary starter, to wave the green flag for the 54th running of the Daytona 500 on February 26," Edwards said after stepping out of his official No. 99 Fastenal Ford.

"Yes, I'll definitely be there," Cena enthusiastically declared. (WATCH)

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