The stars will be out in Las Vegas next week! None other than Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman will serve as Grand Marshal. NASCAR hit this one out of the park. Even at 87 years old, Morgan Freeman remains one of the most iconic actors in American history.

Days after giving an impassioned remembrance of late actor Gene Hackman this past Sunday at the Academy Awards, it was announced Thursday morning that Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman will serve as grand marshal of the Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, March 16, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Actor Morgan Freeman, the voice of generations, has been named grand marshal of the Pennzoil 400 race on March 16. It's a true honor to be part of such an incredible tradition, and I can't wait to see the energy, passion, and excitement that fills the track. Let's rev up those engines and make this race unforgettable!

NASCAR has invited Morgan Freeman to be a grand marshal on March 16, and the award-winning actor will be in Las Vegas for the Pennzoil 400 Cup Series race.

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