Riley Gaines, a former NCAA national swimmer who defended women's sports equity, made a pre-race call on Sunday before the Echopark Automotive Grand Prix of the NASCAR Cup Series on the American circuit in Austin, Texas.
Gaines prayed before “Boys” actor Jack Quaid gave the driver a go to start their engine.
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“Dear Heavenly Father, we gather today in gratitude for your mercy we are not worthy of, and for the sacrifice of your son who was sent to Earth to conquer death, hell and tombs, and for the unity that unites us together in preparation for the start of this race.
“I congratulate you on Heavenly Father, President Donald J. Trump, his Cabinet and all our leaders. They may seek your guidance in every decision. If this is done, we may never be wrong and America will be great again.
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Riley Gaines was sworn in at the House of Representatives Oversight Subcommittee on December 5, 2023 in Washington, DC, on the House of Representatives Oversight Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services Hearings in Capitol Hill. (Drew Anger/Getty Images)
“We will put the activities of this day and our lives into your mighty hands. God bless America and the great state of Texas.
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Conservative political activist and swimmer Riley Gaines spoke at a press conference and called for the support of school vouchers outside the Texas State Capitol on Thursday, February 20, 2025. (Mikala Compton / American-Statesman / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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Shane Van Gisbergen came in sixth place. Road course specialists were popular for winning.
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