After nearly nine months of a year filled with storylines, the 2023 NASCAR season draws to a close.
Many things will draw eyes this weekend, with all three series crowning their respective champions and future Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick putting the exclamation point on a legendary career.
Championship weekend is one of the most illustrious in motorsports, and it’s sure to draw out the stars. Take a look at who will join in the celebration.
Pre-Race Concert: Grammy Award-winning artist Diplo will entertain a sold out crowd ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series championship race on Nov. 5. Diplo will perform under the name Thomas Wesley, his country persona.
Guest Emcee: Wrestling Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia, known as Nikki Bella in the WWE, will introduce the Championship 4 drivers ahead of the Cup race. Garcia has also starred in TV series such as Total Divas and Total Bellas.
National Anthem: Angelica Torres will perform the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Nov. 3. Torres is a social media influencer, actress and singer.
Entering his fifth year with Frontstretch, Luken Glover is the author of The Underdog House, shedding light on the motivation and performance of NASCAR's dark horse teams as they strive to fight to the top. Additionally, Glover reports for the site at various events, and he contributes in the video editing department.
A 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Glover is a middle school math and PE teacher, as well as a basketball coach. He is passionate about serving in his church, playing/coaching a wide variety of sports, and researching motorsports history.