This year, there has been a special attraction towards the North Wilkesboro Speedway. Mostly attributed to the fact that the track is returning to mainstream racing after such a long period. However, while things are hyping up for the fans, for one country musician who has been invited to play at the Friday concert, it’s more of a homecoming experience.

The musician in question is none other than Chase Price. For him, this isn’t just performing at a NASCAR All-Star race, but a little more. Aside from being a fan of the sport, he has deeper connections with NASCAR. He has also seen the inner working of the sport, all in person.

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Recently, eminent NASCAR journalist Bob Pockrass mentioned, “North Wilkesboro Speedway has announced Friday concerts for all-star weekend: Midland and Chase Rice.“

Chase Rice has a special connection to NASCAR

Aside from his fame of a being a country singer, Rice also has a special connection to NASCAR. Back in the day, he used to be a member of the pit crew for Hendrick Motorsports. So the love for the sport runs deep within his veins.

Most of his duties would be like working on the car of Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman during race weekends. Having experienced racing up close and personal. He already is far beyond any regular fan. With Jimmie Johnson’s return to racing part-time with his team this year. Things look even more special. After spending weekends manning the crew posts of one of the sport’s greatest drivers, what’s better than being at a race to see the same legend go out on track once more?

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Therefore, when he returns to North Wilkesboro, but this time to perform, it would be an amazing homecoming day for him. We hope that he has a bash during the pre-race concerts at North Wilkesboro this year. At the same time, he would also get to witness an iconic race after several years at that iconic track.