Corey LaJoie so badly wanted to race in the Daytona 500 that he gambled his children's college fund to secure a seat in "The Great American Race."

Corey LaJoie badly wanted to be a part of the field for Sunday’s 67th running of the Daytona 500. How bad? Well, according to Jenna Fryer of The Associated Press, LaJoie was willing to gamble his kids’ college fund to secure a seat.

Corey LaJoie has a newfound feeling after having to race his No. 01 Rick Ware Racing Ford into the Daytona 500 in Duel 2.