From decorated military veterans to award-winning musicians, the prerace festivities during Bank of America 500 weekend will include a wide range of dignitaries. Below is a list of dignitaries and their respective roles.
Friday, Oct. 11
Dollar General 300
Honorary Starter: Greg Sparks, Dollar General executive vice president of store operations
Grand Marshal: Rhonda Taylor, Dollar General senior vice president and general counsel
Presentation of Colors: Air Force ROTC Detachment 592, UNC Charlotte
Invocation by: Nik Wallenda
National Anthem: Shannon Magrane, recording artist & “American Idol” season 11 finalist
Command to Start Engines: Rhonda Taylor, Dollar General senior vice president and general counsel
Saturday, Oct. 12
Bank of America 500
Honorary Starter: Jason Braase, Wounded Warrior Project
Grand Marshal: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Calvin James and British Army Royal Engineer Pvt. Karl Boon
Presentation of Colors: United States Public Health Service Honor Cadre
Invocation: Jim Daley from Focus on the Family
National Anthem: Francesca Battistelli, Dove Award Winning & Grammy Nominated Fervant Recording Artist
CMS PR
- Ward Breaks Winless Streak; Butner Also Takes Checkered at Bowman Gray - April 27, 2024
- Truex repeats at the Monster Mile in the BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race - April 27, 2024
- Hodgdon & Silk Win NAPA Auto Parts Duels; Keane, Clement, & Hydar Score NAPA Auto Parts Duel Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway - April 27, 2024