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In an all-new episode of ABC’s Nashville, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Austin Dillon guest stars when country superstar Luke Wheeler (Will Chase) surprises music legend Rayna James (Connie Britton) by showcasing James’ brand on a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The episode entitled, “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right,” premieres on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. ET.

“It was definitely a fun experience spending the day on the set with the cast of Nashville,” said Dillon, who will pilot the No. 3 Dow/Cheerios Chevrolet under the Richard Childress Racing banner this season. “I feel most comfortable in a race car but it’s cool to have experiences like this where you can be on the set of a popular television show and meet new people. The director kept telling me to slow down because I was reading my lines too quickly. I guess I do everything fast.”

Dillon, along with other members of the cast, will Tweet live during the episode – follow him on Twitter at @austindillon3.

For a behind-the-scenes look at Dillon’s Nashville experience, please visit NASCAR.com.

ABC’s hit show chronicles the lives of some of the most ambitious musicians and songwriters in Nashville as they find their creativity and passions, while struggling to cope with the pressures of success and doing everything in their power to stay on top.

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Michael Waltrip Racing AnnouncementDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2014) – NASCAR announced Thursday that it has reinstated Ty Norris, an executive with Michael Waltrip Racing. Norris had been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR last Sept. 9 as part of the penalties assessed to MWR following the sanctioning body’s review of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sept. 7 at Richmond International Raceway. Norris remains on indefinite NASCAR probation.

Statement from Ty Norris, Executive Vice President at Michael Waltrip Racing:

“I appreciate NASCAR’s action today and respect their position. I am focused forward and dedicated to the success of Michael Waltrip Racing and the continued growth of a sport that has been my home for the past 24 years.”

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Final Lap Logo InvertGuest: Marcos Ambrose – We discuss the massive 2014 Cup Series Rookie Class, try to wrap our brains around NASCAR’s new qualifying procedures, news of the week including Matt Kenseth, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick and more. Just listen okay? Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie (tell your friends to listen also!) Continue reading “The Final Lap Weekly #290 NASCAR Podcast – Rookie Invasion / Qualifying Complication”