Raiders QB Derek Carr to grand marshal Las Vegas NASCAR weekend

Carr will handle the engine starting duties for Sunday's race
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Three professional athletes will offer the commands to "start your engines" this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr headlines the trio as he will deliver the most famous words in motorsports just moments prior to the start of the Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube on Sunday.

Buffalo Bills running back Antonio Williams announces the start for Friday’s Bucked Up 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and Utah Jazz star forward Joe Ingles delivers the message for Saturday’s Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

“This will be such a thrill to have the chance to bring the NASCAR Cup Series cars to life,” Carr said. “I know there have been a long list on luminaries who have served in this role, and it’s pretty cool to join them. I’m sure it’s going to be exhilarating once those cars fire up.”

Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube is sold out. Tickets remain for Saturday’s Alsco Uniforms 300 and Friday’s Bucked Up 200.

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