LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Glen Powell, the star of the upcoming film “The Running Man,” has been named grand marshal for this yr’s South Level 400.
The race might be held on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 12. Actor, producer, and screenwriter Glen Powell will function grand marshal for the race, the Speedway introduced Tuesday morning.
“It was an absolute yes when I was asked to serve as grand marshal for the South Point 400,” Powell stated. “I’ve grown up around a love of speed and competition, and NASCAR racing embodies that passion like no other. To be part of this tradition in Las Vegas, with all the energy and excitement of the fans, is going to be an unforgettable experience.”
The South Level 400 is the principle occasion of the Fall NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas and is a key race within the NASCAR Cup Sequence Playoffs. Particulars about how you can watch and what to know concerning the race might be discovered right here.
“Blending his passion for adrenaline with NASCAR’s tradition of speed and spectacle, Powell’s role as grand marshal is a perfect match. A licensed pilot and actor known for portraying fearless characters from fighter pilots to storm chasers, Powell offers a genuine connection to the excitement of competition,” the Speedway wrote in a launch. “Powell’s presence at Las Vegas Motor Speedway injects Hollywood energy into the track while highlighting the speed, skill, and thrill that define NASCAR at its best.”
Powell will be a part of a “distinguished” record of celebrities and sports activities icons who’ve beforehand served as grand marshal on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which incorporates Morgan Freeman, Mark Wahlberg, Kim Kardashian, Tim Allen, UFC President Dana White, and nation music group Rascal Flatts.
Moreover, Powell’s look on the race will function a promotion for the extremely anticipated “The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright and releasing in theaters on Nov. 14, 2025. The film relies on a novel by the identical identify, written by Stephen King.
