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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With a voice that transcends the movie screen and is familiar to generations of fans, Academy Award winner, actor, producer, director and narrator Morgan Freeman has been named grand marshal of this year’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 16.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be chosen as the ranged marshal for the NASCAR race,” Freeman said. “It’s a true honor to be part of such an incredible tradition, and I can’t wait to see the energy, passion and excitement that fills the track. Let’s rev up those engines and make this race unforgettable!”
Freeman has used his undeniable voice and given life to several documentaries about NASCAR, helping capture the sport’s drama and passion while telling the stories of legendary figures and memorable moments that have defined the sport.
The racing action gets underway at Las Vegas Motor Speedway beginning Thursday with the famous hauler parade down the Las Vegas strip with racing action beginning on Friday, March 14, with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be on Saturday, March 15, followed by the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 16.
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