S.C. Gov. McMaster Honorary Pace Car Rider For Cookout Southern 500

Gov. Henry McMaster will join pre-race ceremonies before riding in the passenger seat of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

S.C. Gov. McMaster has been named the honorary pace car rider for the Cookout Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

McMaster will join pre-race ceremonies before riding in the passenger seat of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

The governor played a significant role in Darlington, hosting NASCAR’s first race after the sport’s nearly two-month shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

McMaster, alongside public health experts and state and local leaders, helped create the environment that allowed racing to resume.

On Saturday, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase Fleetio 200 will kick off the weekend, leading into Sunday night’s Southern 500.