#NASCAR Dignitaries for Las Vegas Motor Speedway
WWE Damian Priest - Pace Car Driver; Actor Glen Powell - Grand Marshal; Journalist Holly Cain - Grand Marshal
NASCAR dignitaries are individuals, often celebrities or respected figures, who have ceremonial roles, such as a Grand Marshal, who delivers the "Start Your Engines" command, an Honorary Pace Car Driver who leads the field to the green flag, or a figure who gives an invocation or presents the colors, to add excitement and honor to an event, rather than having administrative or operational duties.
WWE Superstar Damian Priest to Serve as Pace Car Driver for South Point 400
The South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 12, will feature an electrifying crossover between two worlds of entertainment as WWE Superstar Damian Priest takes the wheel as the official pace car driver for this year’s playoff race.
Known to fans worldwide as “The Archer of Infamy,” Priest will bring his trademark intensity, charisma and larger-than-life presence to the NASCAR stage as the former World Heavyweight Champion, setting the tone for one of the most anticipated playoff races of the year.
Hollywood Superstar Glen Powell named Grand Marshal for the 2025 South Point 400
With magnetic charisma, an accomplished career, and a presence that commands attention beyond the screen, acclaimed actor, producer, and screenwriter Glen Powell has been named grand marshal of this year’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 12.
“It was an absolute yes when I was asked to serve as grand marshal for the South Point 400,” Powell said. “I’ve grown up around a love of speed and competition, and NASCAR racing embodies that passion like no other. To be part of this tradition in Las Vegas, with all the energy and excitement of the fans, is going to be an unforgettable experience.”
Award-winning Motorsports Journalist Holly Cain named Grand Marshal for Focused Health 302
Known for her role behind a screen, award-winning Motorsports Journalist
Holly Cain will put the computer to the side to serve as Grand Marshal for the Focused Health 302
NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Race on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Cain will give the official command to start engines alongside fellow breast cancer survivors, kicking off the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of 8 race.
Cain, a mom of two and a two-time cancer survivor, has been a respected voice in the motorsports media for over 30 years. Her career includes writing for The Tampa Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, and The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, as well as digital roles at AOL Sports, FOXSports.com and NASCAR.com. She currently writes for the NASCAR Wire Service, covering the sport’s biggest stories and championship moments, as well as a voter for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
“The Focused Health family has been touched by breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness is one of the causes we support,” said Larry Cassar, Co-Founder and President of Focused Health, and Shawn Holt, Co-Founder and CEO of Focused Health, in a joint statement. “Holly exemplifies the power and determination of being a human being, overcoming great odds, and being a breast cancer survivor. We're excited to partner with Las Vegas Motor Speedway.”
