Actor and comedian Bill Murray has been named as the Grand Marshal for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series race on September 7. The 74-year-old will say those famous words before the race at the World Wide Technology Raceway .

NASCAR Grand Marshals saying "Drivers, start your engines" was inspired by the 1953 Indianapolis 500. The original version addressed drivers as "Gentlemen," but with the participation of female drivers in the sport, it evolved into "Ladies and gentlemen," eventually settling on a more neutral greeting.

Murray's iconic entertainment career spans over 40 years. He gained immense popularity through his Emmy Award-winning role on the Saturday Night Live show in the late 1970s. In the 1980s, he became known for his roles in Caddyshack (1980), Ghostbusters (1984

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