Legendary Singer Announced As Grand Marshal For Atlanta Motor Speedway
February 10, 2025
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The legendary Billy F Gibbons, famed lead singer and guitarist of ZZ Top, has been appointed as the grand marshal for the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Being the grand marshal grants Gibbons the unique honor of kickstarting the race with the storied words, “Drivers, start your engines.”
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Atlanta Motor Speedway shared the news to social media, writing:
Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 B’laster Work It Like A Pro Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor… Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 B’laster Work It Like A Pro Ford, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 08, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia.
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“Drivers start YOUR ENGINES! Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top lead singer and guitarist, will give the command before the #Ambetter400!”
Billy F Gibbons is an influential figure in the world of music, known for his central role in ZZ Top. The band, beloved for hits such as “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Give Me All Your Loving,” and “Sharp Dressed Man,” has left an indelible mark on rock music. Gibbons, with the band and his solo endeavors, has sold over 50 million albums globally.
Fans have already been sharing their excitement for Gibbons’s upcoming appearance. One fan commented:
“Billy better be driving the pace car too!!!”
Billy better be driving the pace car too!!!
— Allen 🐟 (@arlasko) February 10, 2025
Another fan posted with their approval:
“Now that’s a Grand Marshall.”
“THERE YOU GO! NASCAR returns to its senses. Billy was walking around in AUS Airport last I was there, just as friendly as anyone could be, folks loving him.”
THERE YOU GO! NASCAR returns to its senses. Billy was walking around in AUS Airport last I was there, just as friendly as anyone could be, folks loving him.
— geek49203 (@geek49203) February 10, 2025
The race in Atlanta is set to take place on February 23 following the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway this coming weekend.
For the latest NASCAR news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
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