Brad Pitt will take part in one of NASCAR’s biggest events later this month when he serves as Grand Marshal for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Academy Award-winning actor will join Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris during pre-race ceremonies on September 19 and help give the command for drivers to start their engines.
The NASCAR Cup Series race is the third event in the 2026 Chase for the Cup and is expected to play a major role in the championship battle. Pitt’s appearance comes just days before the release of his new film, Heart of the Beast.
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