Riley Gaines, a former American swimmer from the NCAA who has defended justice in women’s sports, delivered the invocation prior to the race on Sunday before Echopark Automotive Prix of the Nascar Cup series in the Las Américas circuit in Austin, Texas.
Gaines said a prayer before the actor of “The boys” Jack Quaid gave the drivers the approval to start their engines.
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Round Turn 16 drivers during the Nascar Xfinity Centused Health 250 series in Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez / American-Statesman / USA Today Network through IMAGN images)
“Dear Celestial Father, we met today with gratitude for his mercy that we do not deserve and the sacrifice of his son who was sent to the earth to conquer death, hell and the tomb. We thank you for this day and the unity that gathers us as we prepare for the beginning of this career. Lord, we ask for their protection for all drivers, staff, families and fans equally.
“Heavenly Father, bless President Donald J. Trump, his cabinet and all our leaders so that they can seek their orientation in all decisions. If this is done, it is possible that we never be wrong and the United States will be very great again. Infuse in humility and grace so that others see it in our daily lives. Today and every day they will take us to the final line of the final line, which is combined in the perlist gates.
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“We give the activities of this day and our lives in their powerful hands. God bless America, God bless the great state of Texas. In his name, we pray. Amen.”
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Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace were in the first row for the race. It is a shorter course than the race in previous years.
It is the third official race of the Nascar season, which was inaugurated with the second consecutive victory of William Byron in the Daytona 500. Christopher Bell took home the checkered flag at the Ambetter Health 400 last week in Atlanta.
Riley Gaines, a conservative political activist and swimmer, speaks during a press conference, asking for support from school coupons outside the Texas Capitol on Thursday, February 20, 2025. (Mikala Compton / American-Statesman / USA Today Network through IMAGN images)
Shane Van Gisbergen began sixth. The specialist in the Road course was the favorite to win.
