Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper, etc.) has been recruited to play the national anthem during pre-race ceremonies for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum. The event, which serves as NASCAR’s season-opening race, will take place at LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA on February 4. Fans can catch the performance live via FOX at 5pm PST/8pm EST. Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy, commented:

“Nita Strauss can excite a crowd like no other. Her mastery on the guitar will invigorate everyone in attendance, and we’re thrilled to have her play to our fans before the Busch Light Clash.”