Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is poised to make a memorable appearance at the NASCAR Cup Series: Daytona 500 race on February 18th.
A few weeks back, the President of the Daytona International Speedway revealed that The Rock had been chosen as the Grand Marshal for this highly anticipated event.
It’s a prestigious role, as he will kick off the race with the traditional command, “Drivers, start your engines,” adding his trademark flair to the event’s commencement.
Ahead of the upcoming race, The Great One took to social media to express his excitement and admiration for the drivers and the sport. In a tweet, he wrote,
“Man I’m pumped to be the Grand Marshal for THIS SUNDAY’s ELECTRIFYING @DAYTONA 500 🏎️ The ENERGY, the MANA, with the KINGS of the road!! I’ve always had massive respect for the drivers and this sport— can’t wait!! Truly honored to give the command, “Drivers start your engines” ~ people’s champ @NASCAR @NASCARONFOX @XFL2023.”
Man I’m pumped to be the Grand Marshal for THIS SUNDAY’s ELECTRIFYING @DAYTONA 500 🏎️
The ENERGY, the MANA, with the KINGS of the road!! I’ve always had massive respect for the drivers and this sport— can’t wait!!
Truly honored to give the command, “Drivers start your engines”… pic.twitter.com/rMqQuQszEp— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 16, 2024
In addition to his role at the Daytona 500, The Rock is also gearing up for a WWE SmackDown appearance. Following the revelation by Paul Heyman that both The Rock and Roman Reigns will address the fallout from the WrestleMania 40 press conference, The People’s Champion teased fans with a message ahead of the anticipated episode. He tweeted,
“SALT LAKE CITY, get ready…cos’ you already know. We’re bringin’ it to ya, this FRIDAY NIGHT – LIVE. Rock’s show, SMACKDOWN 👋🏾 at the one and only @DeltaCenter🔥.”
With the WrestleMania matchup between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes now confirmed, speculation is rife about The Rock’s next move in the WWE landscape. His involvement in addressing the press conference fallout adds an extra layer of intrigue to his potential role in the storyline.
What are your thoughts on Dwayne Johnson’s designation as the Grand Marshal of the Daytona 500? Fans and enthusiasts eagerly await his appearance, adding an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated race day.
