Nichols to perform pre-race concert Oct. 5 at Kansas Speedway

Red Bow Records recording artist Joe Nichols will perform a pre-race concert prior to the Hollywood Casino 400, the fourth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, on Oct. 5.

“I look forward to having Joe perform prior to the Hollywood Casino 400,” said Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren. “I know Joe will put on a great performance for our fans and get them ready for an exciting NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race that afternoon.”

Nichols, whose current hits include “Yeah” and “Sunny and 75,” released his latest studio album in October of last year. Fans are likely familiar with other chart-topping hits of Nichols as well, like “Brokenheartsville,” “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” and “Gimme That Girl” along with Top Ten hits like “The Impossible,” “What’s A Guy Gotta Do” and “I’ll Wait For You.”

Over his career, he has new artist awards from the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, Billboard, and more. He also has four Grammy nominations, a CMA album of the Year nomination and multiple RIAA platinum and gold albums and singles.

Tickets are currently on sale for the Oct. 3 ARCA Racing Series, the Oct. 4 Kansas Lottery 300 (NASCAR Nationwide Series) and the Oct. 5 Hollywood Casino 400, the fourth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Tickets may be purchased by calling 866-460-RACE (7223) or by logging onto www.kansasspeedway.com.

Parking is free at Kansas Speedway and fans can bring in one 14x14x14-inch soft-sided cooler with food and beverages.