The stage is set, the engines are primed, and the stars are aligning for an unforgettable NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway! Adding to the excitement, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Darren Criss will perform the national anthem before the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on Sunday as the best drivers in the world battle for the Bill France Cup.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Darren Criss to Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR Championship Weekend,” said Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway. “His incredible talent and energy are the perfect complement to the excitement and emotion of crowning our NASCAR champions. This is going to be a weekend fans will never forget!”
Criss first rose to fame as Blaine Anderson on the hit television series Glee, earning acclaim for his dynamic performances and chart-topping covers. He went on to win Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics’ Choice awards for his riveting portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. A versatile artist with roots in both theater and music, Criss has also starred on Broadway. He most recently took home the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his captivating performance as Oliver in the multi-Tony Award winning musical, Maybe Happy Ending. He returns to the acclaimed role at the Belasco Theatre beginning Nov. 5. Additional Broadway production credits include Hedwig and the Angry Inch and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He has also released multiple albums showcasing his diverse musical range, including his well-received holiday album aptly entitled, A Very Darren Crissmas.
What else is undeniable is the excitement on tap during NASCAR Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway. To wit:
- Today, the adrenaline kicks off with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race.
- The excitement builds Saturday with the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race and the ARCA Menards Series West’s Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100.
- And then on Sunday, the grand finale to the 2025 NASCAR season – the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. Country superstar Jordan Davis will fire up the crowd with a high-energy pre-race concert before the green flag drops on what promises to be a NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race for the ages.
With star-studded performances, non-stop racing action, and championship glory on the line, it’s no surprise only a scant number of tickets remain for NASCAR’s season finale. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets now before it’s too late at www.phoenixraceway.com
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