Celebrity grand marshals have long amplified the pre-race buzz, with entertainment icons delivering the command to start engines. WWE stars, in particular, have made memorable appearances, like Hulk Hogan, who served as the grand marshal of Daytona International Speedway in 2004 and another at Dover Motor Speedway in 2006, blending wrestling’s flair with racing’s adrenaline.

This year, the lineup includes country singer Gretchen Wilson for a pre-race concert and LSU basketball standout Flau’jae Johnson as honorary starter, setting the stage for an unforgettable night on August 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET. But the most anticipated one of all was the Grand Marshal mantle taken by Rey Mysterio for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 this weekend. However, as per the latest update, Mysterio won’t be showing up, a

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