NASCAR COTA RACE: Riley Gaines runs prayers before the green flag

Riley Gaines, former NCAA Sve -American swimmer who advocated righteousness in women’s sports, delivered on Sunday before the race before Series NASCAR CUP‘Echopark Automotive Grand Prix in the Circle of America in Austin, Texas.
Gaines said a prayer Before the “Boys” actor Jack Quaid gave drivers to start their engines.
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Drivers focused on the Health 250 series in the Nascar Xfinity series in the Circle of America on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez / American-Statesman / USA Today Network via Imagings Images)
“Dear Heavenly Father, today we gather with gratitude for your grace that we do not deserve and the sacrifice of your son who has been sent to Earth to conquer death, hell and grave. We thank you for this day and unity that brings us together while preparing for this race. Lord, for every driver and guarantor, they supply.
“The heavenly father, blessed by President Donald J. Trump, his cabinet and all our leaders to seek your guidelines in all decisions. If that is what we do, we may never go wrong and America will be great again. We instill humility and grace, so others will see you in our daily lives. Today, he can lead us and every day to the end line.
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“We surrender the activities of this day and our lives into your powerful hands. God blessed America, God blessed the great state of Texas. In your name we pray. Amen.”
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Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace were primarily for the race. It is a shorter course than the race last year.
It is the third official race of the NASCAR season, which opened with the second consecutive win of William Byron at the Dayton 500. Christopher Bell brought home a plaid flag at last week’s Ambetter Health 400 in Atlanta.
Riley Gaines, a conservative political activist and swimmer, speaks during a press conference, calling for the support of school vouchers outside the Texas capitol on Thursday, February 20, 2025. (Mikala Compton / American-Statesman / USA Today Network via Imagings Images)
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Shane Van Gisbergen started sixth. Road Course Specialist was the favorite to win.
Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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