Saw this story for the Grand Marshal at the upcoming Kansas race. I'm seriously showing my age. Never heard of the guy. Maybe you have. Anyhow, he'll perform the GM duties.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Sports Comedian Rob Riggle to be grand marshal for Speedway race
Monday, 17 September 2012 11:15
As the championship battle heats up at the newly reconfigured Kansas Speedway, actor-comedian Rob Riggle, has decided to join in on the action and has been named grand marshal for the Hollywood Casino 400, the sixth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Riggle recently was the host of the 20th annual ESPY Awards on ESPN, which is also airing the Hollywood Casino 400 live at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 from Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.
"I am so honored to be the grand marshal for the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway! I love NASCAR racing and I love going home to Kansas City, said Riggle, a native of Overland Park, Kan., and a University of Kansas graduate, in a news release. I'm not 100 percent sure what my responsibilities are as grand marshal? Do I get my own race car?"
Im excited to have Rob at Kansas Speedway and be the grand marshal for the Hollywood Casino 400 and to be a part of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, said Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren. To be able to have Rob come to his home track and be a part of our championship weekend means a lot to me and our fans.
Riggle was recently added to the Fox NFL Sunday pre-game studio show this season, taking over the role of the shows in-house comedian. He served as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and he has also appeared in several movies, including: this years box-office hits Dr. Seuss The Lorax and 21 Jump Street as well as The Hangover, The Other Guys and Step Brothers.
Riggle was a regular on Saturday Night Live (2004-2005) and has appeared in several television shows, including Arrested Development, The Office, Adult Swims NTSF:SD:SUV, Wilfred and 30 Rock. He has also appeared on numerous talk shows, including Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan and The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Earlier this year, Riggle also took part in the Drive4COPD Pro-Am Celebrity Racing Challenge at Auto Club Speedway to help raise awareness for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Tickets for the Oct. 21 Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Oct. 20 Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the Oct. 19 Kansas Lottery 98.9 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race are on sale now by calling 866-460-RACE (7223) or visiting www.kansasspeedway.com . Every season ticket comes with a Track Pass that provides you with access to the infield for the pre-race concert, and driver introductions.
Parking is free at Kansas Speedway and fans can bring in one 14x14x14-inch soft-sided cooler with their favorite food and beverages.
Fans can follow Kansas Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kansasspeedway or follow us on Twitter (@kansasspeedway). The Hollywood Casino 400 is on Twitter at the hashtag #HC400.
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