The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, also known as “The Brickyard” will once again host the Allstate 400 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend. And, once again, NASCAR and Hollywood will both be well represented. NASCAR with its 43 top drivers, and Hollywood, with veteran actor, John C. McGinley, star of ABC’s long running hit series, “Scrubs”, who will serve as the Grand Marshall of this weekend’s festivities.
McGinley has been a long time fan of NASCAR racing. For years he’s been watching televised races without ever actually attending a race in person. Not only was he invited to attend the race, he was also going to be the Grand Marshall, and be allowed to wave the green flag, to start the race. And all of this was going to happen at what is perhaps the most famous motor racing venue in the world, The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home to the Indy 500, the most prestigious race in the United States.
“I am looking forward to attending my first NASCAR race at the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard,” said McGinley. “I’ve been a racing fan for a while but have never had the chance to see a live race. I’ve had plenty of challenging roles in my acting career, but trying to act like I’m not nervous when I wave the green flag before the start of the 15th Allstate® 400 at the Brickyard® will be my toughest one yet.”
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