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August 16, 2009 on ESPN
Carfax
names grand marshals for race weekend at MIS
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credit: www.mispeedway.com
BROOKLYN,
Mich. -- Carfax today named blues singer and
songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jordan and Jacob Vanderstel
as grand marshals for the upcoming ‘Show Me the
CARFAX Race Weekend’ at MIS.
Shepherd will
grand marshal the NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250
on Saturday, Aug. 15. Jordan and Jacob Vanderstel will
handle the duty for the first-ever NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
CARFAX 400 on Sunday, Aug. 16.
“We couldn’t
have better representatives to help us kick off both races,”
said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax.
“Jordan and Jacob are great kids whose excitement
and enthusiasm typifies what NASCAR fans can expect this
weekend at MIS. Kenny is an incredible artist who continues
the tradition of post-race performers serving as the CARFAX
250 grand marshal.”
Nineteen year-old
Jordan and fourteen year-old Jacob, from Hudsonville,
Mich., were diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. They receive
care through the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
in Grand Rapids, Mich. Both are huge NASCAR fans; Jordan’s
favorite driver is Jimmie Johnson while Jacob prefers
Jeff Gordon.
Kenny Wayne
Shepherd is a platinum recording
artist who is best known for his smash hit “Blue
on Black”.
Nestled in
the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan
International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable
NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy
the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the
love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race
fans and drivers alike.
Tickets are
on sale by calling 800-354-1010 or logging onto the new
MISpeedway.com.
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