The Station #23 program was developed to pay tribute to the fallen firefighters of Station 23 FDNY (Midtown Manhattan), who were performing their jobs of saving lives when tragedy struck on September 11, 2001. The name of their station is The Lion’s Den. Through the common grief following September 11th, a special bond was created between Station 23 FDNY and Station 23, Grand Terrace (San Bernardino County FD) in Grand Terrace, California. The two have become sister stations and Station 23, Grand Terrace, has since adopted the name The Lion’s Den in honor of the fallen firefighters. The Lion’s Den decal being placed on the #23 Stacker 2 Busch and Cup cars feature both “sister stations” and will be included on the team cars throughout the month of September. AND Stacker 2 will play host to several celebrities this weekend. In addition to drivers Scott Wimmer and Kenny Wallace, the ever-popular sponsor will entertain Chris Y2J Jerrico of the WWE on Saturday. Sunday it is the all-star lineup of HBOs popular series, The Sopranos. Guest will include: Vince Curatola, who plays Johnny Sack; Jeff Marchetti, who plays Petey; and Joe Gannascoli, who plays Vito Spatafore. Vince Curatola will sing the national anthem for Sundays All America 400. Also, FDNY fire captain John Benedict will be on hand to participate in the pre-race festivities.( Bill Davis Racing )(9-18-2003)
