Former NFL Star to Drive Pace Car For NASCAR Cup Race at Charlotte

Torry Holt, a seven-time Pro Bowler with an illustrious 11-season NFL career, will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event, scheduled for Sunday, marks the sixth race of the Chase, with just five races left in the 2026 season. During his time with the Los Angeles Rams, Holt established himself as a premier wide receiver, contributing to the team's Super Bowl XXXIV victory in 2000.

A first-round draft pick in 1999, Holt was a key player for the Rams for ten seasons, earning Pro Bowl honors in seven different seasons. In the 2009 season, Holt played for the Jacksonville Jaguars before signing with the New England Patriots. However, he was placed on injured reserve and retired following the 2010 season. The Bank of America 400 serves as a critical Championship race, with Kyle Larson currently leading the standings by 40 points over Denny Hamlin.

Christopher Bell, who finished third in the standings after a 23rd-place result in the previous race, aims to bounce back in Charlotte.