Hollywood superstar to serve as honorary pace car driver at Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Actor Kurt Russell will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the Daytona 500.

Daytona International Speedway on Sunday made the announcement ahead of the 68th running of the race, which takes place on Feb. 15.

Russell’s career has spanned more than five decades and includes films such as “Tombstone,” “Miracle” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

“It’s incredibly exciting to be named the honorary pace car driver for this year’s Daytona 500,” Russell said. “I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel, it’s been a long time since I’ve been in a race car.”

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