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Xfinity Star Unveils “New Life Goal” After Brad Pitt’s Daytona Entourage Manifests Umbrella Holder Dreams

Published 01/28/2024, 6:56 AM EST

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The Rolex 24 at Daytona has been a star-studded event so far with big names both on and off the tracks. While NASCAR superstars like Bubba Wallace and John Hunter Nemechek made the headlines on track, a certain Brad Pitt stole the show off the track. Fans and even drivers were left star-struck by the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood star who was at Daytona filming for a Formula One movie. One of the drivers who was star-struck was Xfinity Series racer Parker Kligerman.

The 24 Hours of Daytona is not the only racing event that Brad Pitt has visited to film for his upcoming movie. The Hollywood megastar was spotted in Formula One events as well for the same purpose. It’s safe to say that the movie he is filming for will draw the attention of motor sports fans from around the world.

How did Parker Kligerman react to seeing Brad Pitt at Daytona?

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Parker Kligerman may very well be one of the first people who buys a ticket to the theater when the movie releases, given his reaction. The 33-year-old revealed his awe at seeing Brad Pitt on X as he tweeted about potentially applying for a job in the Hollywood star’s crew. Being a race car driver is glamorous, but working with Brad Pitt just adds an edge to anyone’s resume.

Taking to X, the Xfinity Series star tweeted about Pitt’s secret service level security and how he noticed that the 60-year-old has someone to hold an umbrella over his head. That job drew the attention of Kligerman, who made it his life’s goal to be the legendary actor’s umbrella man.

“I’ve seen Brad Pitt again. bumped into secret service level security. he also has a person who holds a small umbrella over him new life goal: being Brad Pitt’s umbrella holder,” the 33-year-old tweeted, echoing the sentiments of several of the actor’s fans.

Kligerman may be a fan of the Fight Club actor, but as per reports, several drivers voiced their dissatisfaction. There were inconveniences caused due to the huge entourage that Pitt had brought with him to the track, including his secret service level security.

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Eminent racers express concerns over inconveniences due to film crew

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Among the drivers who raised concerns were Cup Series star Bubba Wallace, IndyCar star Colton Herta, and former Formula One world champion Jenson Button. Some of the main issues raised were overcrowding and a lack of sleep. As the filming process of the unnamed upcoming F1 racing movie went on for hours after the Rolex 24 practice sessions ended, there was a lot of noise. However, Button remained optimistic about the race.

“This race is going to be super cool, and the lack of sleep is the only issue, but I’m in the cheap seats. I think we’re doing OK. We’ve got a big race coming up, and Brad Pitt is playing a part in the event,” the former Formula One star said as per WION.

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It definitely is difficult for drivers when a megastar like Brad Pitt visits an event for work purposes. Filming for a movie is a long and tedious process and not everyone can always be okay with it, especially before a 24-hour race. What are your views on the matter? Should the movie producers have come at another time? Let us know your thoughts.

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Nilavro Ghosh is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports, where he is known for his creative yet easy-to-read writing style. Before taking up his role as a sports journalist at ES, Nilavro has written for some of the top publishing houses, like The Telegraph. While most journalists stop at covering live events and taking the news to the readers, Nilavro goes the extra mile to give fans a platform for them to express their thoughts through his 'race reaction' pieces.
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