Dale Earnhardt Jr. listed among the celebs and entertainers for the “A Celebration of Freedom” event on the inaugural event list announced today by the 55th Presidential Inaugural Committee. PIC director Greg Jenkins announced the list which includes Dale Junior, Kenny Chesney, Buzz Aldrin & Others under the astronaut category. The Gatlin Brothers, The Temptations, Singer Daniel Rodriquez, the Radio City Rockettes, Boxkar, Kristen Chenoweth, Yolanda Adams and others will also be a part of the “Clebration of Freedom” event which is part of inaugural week events in Washington, DC. The Celebration of Freedom event is Wed., Jan 19th at 4:00pm/et in Washington, DC.(Claire B. Lang – XM Satellite NASCAR Radio)(1-13-2005)
UPDATE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesnt expect to attend the inauguration later this month of President George W. Bush; however the Bud Chevy driver will join NASCAR President Mike Helton in several pre-inaugural celebrations. Junior told PRNs Garagepass he was invited to the concert hosted by twins Jenna and Barbara Bush, however he cannot attend due to a prior commitment. Still, Dale hopes to visit the Presidents daughters in person to thank them for the invitation and said If I get a chance to talk with George that would be awesome! He went on to say, When youre in the racing business they bring the President around every once in a while and you get to meet him. I met George Bush more than, of course, than I ever saw Bill Clinton, but probably met him (Bush) face-to-face shaking hands three or four times talked to him on my cell phone once that was a highlight of my life. While in Washington DC, Im just hanging out with Mike Helton and hes going to show me where were supposed to be and hopefully well get to give George a shout out.(PRN’s Garagepass Radio Show)(1-15-2005)
UPDATE 2: Darrell Waltrip will be attending the Inauguration, Parade and Presidential Ball on Thursday, Jan 20th.(1-18-2005)
