Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz will wave the green flag as Honorary Starter for Sundays LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Schwartz, who will begin his first season as the Lions head coach this fall, not only loves football, but shares a love of NASCAR, as well.”Im a big NASCAR fan,” he said.”So to be involved with the race, in the shadow of Detroit, The Motor City, is an absolute thrill. Ive always been impressed with the incredible loyalty of NASCAR fans. They stick with their teams and drivers thru thick and thin. They have the same type of passion and loyalty Lions fans have for our football team.” The honorary starter duties include waving the green flag to start the race. Schwartz will also receive a pace car ride from NASCARs official pace car driver Brett Bodine and attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers meeting with members of the Detroit Lions football team. Grand Marshal Kid Rock will give the command at 2:07pm on Sunday, starting the LifeLock 400, followed by Schwartz, who will wave the green flag at 2:16pm. Great seats are available by calling 800-354-1010 or logging onto MISpeedway.com. Michigan International Speedway.(MIS)(6-10-2009)
