Moms to serve as Darlington grand marshals
Darlington Raceway officials plan to have Nextel Cup drivers' mothers be grand marshals for the Dodge Charger 500 for the second straight year.
Prior to the May 13 race, which is the night before Mother's Day, participating moms will walk across the stage and be introduced with their sons. They also give the command to start engines as a group.
The list of NASCAR mothers who will serve as grand marshals includes Carol Bickford (Jeff Gordon), Ramona Vickers (Brian Vickers), Becky Sorenson (Reed Sorenson), Martha Labonte (Terry and Bobby Labonte), Nancy Sterling (Carl Edwards), Gaye Busch (Kurt and Kyle Busch), Diane Newman (Ryan Newman), Mary Lou Hamlin (Denny Hamlin), Linda Truex (Martin Truex, Jr.), Bell Sadler (Hermie and Elliott Sadler), Margaret Waltrip (Michael Waltrip), Meredith Bowman (Jeff Burton), Jana Bowyer (Clint Bowyer), Joan Wimmer (Scott Wimmer), Susie Nolff (Scott Riggs) and Pam Boas (Tony Stewart).
"Mother's Day weekend is a time to celebrate families," Darlington Raceway President Chris Browning said. "NASCAR is frequently described as a family sport, so it just seems natural to include everyone and to create one very special weekend at Darlington Raceway. We are excited about continuing to make the Mother's Day event at Darlington a marquee weekend, and one of the most popular stops on the circuit."
