Carfax 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 couldnt 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 Childrens Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. Both are huge NASCAR fans; Jordans favorite driver is Jimmie Johnson while Jacob prefers Jeff Gordon.
American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd will perform a post-race concert following the CARFAX 250 on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Michigan International Speedway. Shepherd will also serve as the grand marshal for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race earlier that day. Im very excited to perform following the CARFAX 250, Shepherd said. This is a perfect opportunity for me to combine my passion for playing music with my passion for fast cars and racing. Cars and guitars are what its all about for me. Returning to Lot 10 off US 12 near the speedways administration building, the concert is free for anyone with a CARFAX 250 Nationwide Series race ticket or infield wristband. Grandstand security rules will be in effect for the post-race concert. Please refer to the online guest guide at MISpeedway.com to review the grandstand security rules. Empire Drift will serve as the opening act. Tickets for the Show Me the Carfax Race Weekend are available through www.mispeedway.com or by calling the speedways ticket hotline at 800-354-1010. For more information about Carfax visit www.carfax.com.(MIS)(8-11-2009)
