Ludacris will serve as Grand Marshal for the race
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Chicagoland Speedway announced on Monday that "Furious 7", the final installment in the "Fast & Furious" movie franchise, will be the title sponsor for the NASCAR XFINITY race on Saturday, September 19 (6 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, MRN, SiriusXM).
The Furious 7 300 will include cast member and musician Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Grand Marshal for the event. The weekend at Chicagoland will also be the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
The relationship between NASCAR and the franchise began in 2011 with great success.
"As we saw first-hand with our ground breaking Fast Five partnership back in 2011, UPHE understands the thrills that come along with great racing and the power that can be harnessed through NASCAR Nation," said Scott Paddock, President of Chicagoland Speedway.
"We’re looking forward to giving 'Furious 7' and its home entertainment release the national platform that a Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup weekend can uniquely deliver.
"What better way to celebrate...than to be part of an American institution synonymous with speed, cars and family."
"Furious 7", which grossed $1.5 billion at the box office, will be released on Digital HD on August 25 and Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on September 15 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.