Lame. Anyone can lip sync; Better than hearing country all the time- Fans react to Wiz Khalifa

The 75th anniversary season of the NASCAR Cup series witnessed its unofficial grand opening ceremony at Loa Angeles. The LA Memorial Colosseum hosted the 0.25-mile clash where the Cup garage went head-to-head in a 150-laps showdown. Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Martin Truex Jr. emerged victorious and redeemed himself for the winless run in 2023.

The 75th anniversary season of the NASCAR Cup series witnessed its unofficial grand opening ceremony at Loa Angeles. The LA Memorial Colosseum hosted the 0.25-mile clash where the Cup garage went head-to-head in a 150-laps showdown. Joe Gibbs Racing veteran Martin Truex Jr. emerged victorious and redeemed himself for the winless run in 2023.

The day’s highlight was Wiz Khalifa’s music concert on the stage break after the first 75 laps of the race. During his pre-race interview, the veteran rapper promised to bring in smoke and gas to the party and provided a solid performance after an entertaining first half of racing.  

Along with Khalifa, many other high-profile stars attended the NASCAR spectacle. Actor Rob Lowe and 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams were the dignitaries at the event. Renowned Rap band Cypress Hill impressed with their pre-race concert. Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton were also present at the event, and Stefani even made a special appearance at the Fox broadcasting booth. Actor Joel McHale was also present at the event.

Joel McHale was tasked with the pre-race introductions of drivers, and he produced his iconic style to the table. Rob Lowe gave drivers the famous start your engine command, and Caleb Williams, who has produced some of his career-best performances at the stadium, waved the green flag.

The second half of the clash after the concert wasn’t the same as the first one; the caution-filled race tested fans’ patience. A total of 16 cautions were called this year compared to the 5 from last season, and one of the major contributors to the growing number is the experience drivers gained last year.

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How fans reacted to Wiz Khalifa’s halftime show

Fans had a mixed reaction to the performance of the musician. Some were quick to praise the show and even claimed that it was the best concert NASCAR had in several years. Some fans weren’t pleased with the performance, and some also took the opportunity to troll the singer and NASCAR.

How about a hard rock/ metal band? If not country

— cory spillers (@cmspills85) February 6, 2023

Lol, old Nascar fans just mad because the sport is leaving them behind and becoming more inclusive and targeting a younger audience.

— notoriousvillen (@joeknowzitall) February 6, 2023

Needed more Cypress

— Jeff Tenczar – NH State Representative (@TCBElvis77) February 6, 2023

I honestly can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not, lmao.

— Big Moose Energy (@fenwaymoose) February 6, 2023

I saw a lot of “standing around”, during Cypress Hill.

— douglas greener (@DouglasGreener) February 6, 2023

A good example of NASCAR trying too hard to reach an audience that doesn’t care about NASCAR.

— Lars Fillmore (@Lars_is_back) February 6, 2023

since I'm slightly behind on watching, I was able to skip through black & yellow before it got stuck in my head.

— Joe (@petzoo14) February 6, 2023

It’s not my cup of tea but it wasn’t bad. The fans in attendance seemed to enjoy it so that’s really all that matters.

— Ivan Linde Jr (@Linde88Jr) February 6, 2023

Awful 😖
Let's get back to racing

— Michele Peckham (@ehlert47) February 6, 2023

A different station than what YOUR audience had tuned in for! Maybe focus on growth with what got you here instead of reaching elsewhere….. stick to racing and leave the concerts out.

— David King (@David_KingJr) February 6, 2023

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