Move Over Danica... Daytona 500 "Stooge" Grand Marshal New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
12 years ago
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Daytona 500 Grand Marshal Kate Upton On Cover Of SI Swimsuit Issue
Kate Upton is the first Daytona 500 grand marshal to be featured on SIs swimsuit issue cover...
Media Release | Posted February 14, 2012 Daytona Beach, FL

For Kate Upton fans around the world, Valentines Day came a little early late last night when the Daytona 500 Grand Marshal and Melbourne, Fla., native was unveiled as the cover of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Upton and her Three Stooges co-star, Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress Jane Lynch, will deliver the four most famous words in motorsports Drivers, start your engines prior to the start of the 54th annual Great American Race on Feb. 26, 2012 (FOX, 1 p.m. ET).

SIs Swimsuit Issue is the most anticipated sports publication each year to have one of our wonderful Grand Marshals on the cover is exhilarating, said Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood III.

Kate will have hearts racing around the world before she and Jane give the command to bring 43 stock cars roaring to life. There is a lot to love about this years Daytona 500.

Jane Lynch is best known for her role as the sarcastic villain on FOXs hit show "Glee", for which she has earned an Emmy and Golden Globe. Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Will Sasso -- starring as Larry, Moe & Curly in the all new "The Three Stooges" movie from Twentieth Century Fox, will start the action by delivering the green flag at the Daytona 500, NASCARs most prestigious race.




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updated by @dave-fulton: 03/30/17 12:32:13AM
Tim Leeming
@tim-leeming
12 years ago
3,119 posts

I almost think it is funny that NASCAR bills itself as a "family sport" and exhibits an almost nude woman such as that swim suit cover. I don't think of myself as a prude but I guess I'm just old fashioned.




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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
12 years ago
9,137 posts

Yep, NASCAR times have sure changed from no women allowed in the garage or pits to no sleeveless tops, shorts, high heels or open toed shoes to this.

As RJR's Richmond competitor, Philip Morris used to flaunt in ads for one of its cigarette brands, Virginia Slims - "You've come a long way baby!"




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"Any Day is Good for Stock Car Racing"
Dave Fulton
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12 years ago
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"Any Day is Good for Stock Car Racing"
Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
12 years ago
560 posts

Look on the bright side!! LOL
Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj wasn't picked!! LOL
What's the deal with the Richard Petty #43 painted custom bike??

Ricky & Nicki Viva Glam Promo Shot By David Lachapelle

Sincerely yours,

Dennis Garrett

Richmond, Va. 23225 USA

paul crawford
@paul-crawford
12 years ago
64 posts

she could start my engine...lol