You can put “Honorary Starter” next to the long list of awards and accomplishments for Gabby Douglas.
The multi-gold winning Olympian will wave the green flag at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series championship on Nov. 19 (2:30 p.m., NBC) in Homestead-Miami.
“I’m so excited to wave the green flag for the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway,” Douglas said in a press release. “I’ve seen plenty of championships, and the NASCAR championship is definitely going to be one epic event. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
THIS JUST IN: Multiple-gold winning Olympic gymnast and author @gabrielledoug will serve as the Honorary Starter at the #FordEcoBoost400! pic.twitter.com/RxkPSswRyB
– Homestead-Miami (@HomesteadMiami) November 8, 2017
During the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Douglas was a core member of the “Fierce Five” gymnastics squad that stood a top of the podium for gold. She also capture the individual all-around gold medal in 2012.