Underwood to headline Coke 600 pre-race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carrie Underwood, whose hit single "Jesus, Take the Wheel" spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs Chart, will headline the Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show at Lowe's Motor Speedway later this month.

"With the excitement surrounding her triple-platinum debut album, Carrie Underwood will provide yet another reason for race fans to enjoy the Coca-Cola 600," said Beatriz Perez, vice president media, sports and entertainment, Coca-Cola North America.

"The Coca-Cola 600 has developed a reputation for spectacular pre-race shows and celebrity participation. With Carrie Underwood performing at this year's Coca-Cola 600, it will again be a spectacular pre-race show," said H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president of Lowe's Motor Speedway.

"We'll have star power on the stage and the track as the Coca-Cola 600 continues to evolve as one of the world's top sporting events."