DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Maybe the question isn't whether Scott Speed is ready for NASCAR, but if NASCAR is ready for Scott Speed.

The 26-year-old Californian has a personality as high octane as the Red Bull energy drink that sponsors his No. 82 Toyota Camry in the Sprint Cup Series, and sponsored the open-wheel driver competition that landed him a Formula One job in the 2006-07 seasons.

Speed carries himself with the unmistakable swagger that comes from being supremely confident and massively talented.

Does NASCAR Feel the Need for Speed? originally appeared on Motorsports FanHouse on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:40:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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