From decorated military veterans to award-winning musicians, pre-race festivities during the 57th annual Coca-Cola 600 week at Charlotte Motor Speedway will include a wide range of dignitaries. Below is a list of dignitaries and their respective roles:
Thursday, May 26
LiftMaster Pole Day
Presentation of Colors: UNC Charlotte Air Force ROTC Detachment Color Guard
Invocation: Tom Kipp, Motor Racing Outreach
Friday, May 27
Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown
Presentation of Colors: Waynesville, North Carolina, Police Department Honor Guard
Invocation: Tom Kipp, Motor Racing Outreach
National Anthem: Trulah Mikaela Maloy
Saturday, May 28
Hisense 4K TV 300
Honorary Starter: Maurice Rouleau, Senior Vice President, Hisense North America
Grand Marshals: Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County
Presentation of Colors: UNC Charlotte Air Force ROTC Detachment Color Guard
Invocation: Billy Mauldin, Motor Racing Outreach
National Anthem: Colby Bell
Sunday, May 29
Coca-Cola 600
Honorary Starter: Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky
Grand Marshals: George W. Casey, Retired General, U.S. Army; 75 USO members
Presentation of Colors: 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard, Fort Bragg
Invocation: Frank Harrison, Chairman and CEO, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
National Anthem: 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus
TICKETS:
Great seats can be purchased online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or by calling the speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Fans can catch LiftMaster Pole Night, the Hisense 4K TV 300 and the Coca-Cola 600 with three-day packages starting at just $99.
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