NASCAR will attempt some normalcy at the season-opening Daytona 500 with a live pre-race concert — the first big performance at a track during the pandemic — featuring country music star Luke Combs.
Combs, who performed virtually for NASCAR’s season finale in November, has not done a live show since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. NASCAR, which prides itself on its elaborate pre-race pomp and entertainment, has not had a major live performance since PitBull and Blake Shelton performed in the final race before sports were halted.
“The tradition of the Daytona 500 pre-race show has been an incredibly popular hit with race fans,” track president Chip Wile said.
— Associated Press —