Actress and Hollywood Records recording artist Zendaya will present the National Anthem prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship race, the Ford EcoBoost 400, at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, November 17. Homestead-Miami Speedway President Matthew Becherer made the announcement.
Zendaya recently released her self-titled debut full-length album featuring her hit single “Replay.” She also stars as Raquel “Rocky” Blue, one half of the comedic duo of young dancers trying to dance her way to stardom, in the hit Disney Channel series “Shake It Up!” Zendaya was the break out star and runner-up on Season 16 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
“One of the hallmarks of a NASCAR event is the entertainment surrounding the race,” said Becherer. “Zendaya rounds out an already stellar entertainment lineup and will make the day that much more memorable. I’m sure she’ll give a stirring rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ that our fans will enjoy.”
The Los Angeles resident has performed around the world, including at the White House and in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She is currently touring select cities with her Z-Swagg Dancers and Singers. Zendaya is also featured on numerous soundtracks including Shake It Up: Break It Down, Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance and Shake It Up: I <3 Dance.
The green flag for the season-ending race is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on the 17th. The race will be broadcast live on ESPN-TV, MRN and the SiriusXM NASCAR Channel.
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