ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (April 17, 2008) – Country music star and former "American Idol" contestant Josh Gracin will help celebrate the reopening of "The Rock" May 4 when he performs the national anthem for the Carolina 500 ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Rockingham Speedway.
Since being introduced to the country music world during the hit show's second season, the former Marine has risen to national prominence with his first No. 1 hit, "Nothin’ to Lose." Gracin already has had three top-five singles and has just released his second CD -- "We Weren’t Crazy."
Also participating in pre-race ceremonies are NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Tony Stewart, crew chief Greg Zipadelli and former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd. Pre-race activities begin at 11 a.m. with Stewart waving the green flag at noon.
On-track activities begin Friday, May 2, at 2 p.m. with practice for the Carolina 500. No grandstand admission will be charged that day. Savage Energy Pole Day is set for Saturday, May 3, with the first-round of qualifying at 11 a.m. The second round of qualifying is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. Stewart then waves the green flag to start the Carolina 500 on Sunday, May 4, at noon.
Fans wanting to go Racin’ With Gracin should call the Rockingham Speedway ticket office to order tickets for the May 4 ARCA RE/MAX Series Carolina 500 at (910) 205-8800 or visit the track's Web site at www.rockinghamspeedway.com. |