Blue Man Group, Uncle Kracker headline NASCAR Weekend entertainment
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
The world-famous Blue Man Group and recording star Uncle Kracker are just two of the entertainment options Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be offering to race fans during the March 9-11 NASCAR Weekend.
Blue Man Group, which performs nightly at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino will perform throughout the day Saturday and Sunday in the Neon Garage and put on a 17-minute show on the pre-race stage prior to the start of Sunday's UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400.
Uncle Kracker, famous for his remake of Dobie Gray's "Drift Away" and his duet with Kenny Chesney ("When the Sun Goes Down") will play at 11:30 a.m. on the Garnier Fructis Stage in the speedway's midway on Sunday.
Sierra Boggess and Darryl Worley will sing the National Anthem on Sunday and Saturday respectively.
Boggess, who plays the lead of Christine in Phantom! at The Venetian, is an accomplished stage performer having joined the production after appearing on Broadway's national tour of Les Miserables. Worley, who is best known for his country hits "Have You Forgotten" following the 9-11 tragedy, will be performing after Saturday's Sam's Town 300 at the Fremont Street Experience.
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds, who are based at nearby Nellis Air Force Base, will provide a unique flyover for Sunday's UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. A pair of F-16s from the 64th Aggressor Squadron from Nellis will provide the flyover for Saturday.