NASCAR Names Kim Lopez Chief Starter for 57th Daytona 500

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NASCAR Names Kim Lopez Chief Starter for 57th Daytona 500

Bronx Native Becomes First Woman and First Hispanic to Flag the Great American Race

NASCAR announced today that long-time official Kim Lopez will be the chief starter for Sunday’s 57th running of the Daytona 500. She will become the first woman and first Hispanic to flag the Great American Race, which begins at 1 p.m. ET Sunday, live on FOX, Motor Racing Network Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.  Continue reading