Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks at a press conference before the 2013 Daytona 500. (Photo: JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Two-time Super Bowl champion Ray Lewis got a text message today outlining how he should handle today's green flag start for the Daytona 500. "I'm a little nervous. Brad texted me on the way in -- the one rule is don't drop the flag," Lewis said with a laugh. 50 CENT: His long, strange trip to Daytona 500 That would be Brad Keselowski, the reigning outspoken Sprint Cup champion who has befriended Lewis. They text each other. Lewis gave Keselowski a pep talk as he prepared for his final and ultimately Cup-clinching race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Keselowski went to a Baltimore Ravens game before the postseason. PHOTOS: DAYTONA 500 FESTIVITIES Story Highlights
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Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray lewis poses with the Harley J. Earl Trophy at a press conference before the 2013 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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A detailed view of the Harley J. Earl Trophy to be awarded to the winner of the 2013 Daytona 500 before the race at Daytona International Speedway. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 24, 2013; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; Movie actor James Franco stands outside the media center after a press conference before the 2013 Daytona 500. JD Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
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