New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has become one of the biggest NASCAR fans you’ll find on social media in recent weeks, having been intrigued by Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace and his work in social justice activism.
Initially sharing his observations from Twitter, Kamara has attended several NASCAR races around the country and took on a larger role in the All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on July 15.
He was given a big responsibility, and he handled it like a champ; waving the green starting flag with NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip on the call for FOX Sports. It was a great moment, and the Saints superstar was obviously excited to be involved. See it for yourself:
Interestingly, this race was held in front of more than 20,000 fans, which might bode well for the Saints and other NFL teams as they seek ways to safely host games with live audiences in attendance. NASCAR’s All-Star Race was moved to Bristol for the first time in its history, having traditionally taken place at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. But the novel coronavirus pandemic prompted NASCAR to change venues to an area of lower risk to its fans and employees, and we’ll be curious to see which changes the NFL must adopt in the months ahead to keep the 2020 season on schedule.
