Rockingham, NC – NASCAR broadcasting legend Winston Kelley will serve as Grand Marshal for the 25th annual Thanksgiving Classic at southern National Motorsports Park, November 28-30.
Kelley, currently the Executive Director of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, spent two decades (1988-2000) as a voice on the Motor racing Network (MRN), becoming a familiar presence to stock car racing fans. His long-standing career in the sport predates his time with MRN.
“We are excited to have Winston Kelley come to Southern National as our Grand Marshall for the 25th Thanksgiving Classic,” said track owner Michael Diaz. “Winston’s voice is memorable for anyone who has watched NASCAR and what he has done for the NASCAR Hall of Fame is even more memorable. With him here, with the Matt McCall grandstand dedication ceremony, Lee Pulliam running for Dale Jr, and Josh Berry coming back, this is going to be the biggest Thanksgiving Classic weekend we’ve had in a while.”
Kelley’s appearance will also mark a reunion with former MRN colleague Alex Hayden, who began his announcing career at Southern National and Wayne County Speedway. Hayden will call the action for Sunday’s 250-lap Late Model Stock Car feature alongside track announcer R.J. Garris.
The Thanksgiving Classic culminates with the 250-lap I-95 Showdown Late Model Stock Car finale on sunday afternoon.
For more information about the 25th Thanksgiving Classic, visit https://snmpark.com/thanksgiving-classic/
