Megadeth's Dave Mustaine drives pace car at Watkins Glen
Megadeth lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine drove the pace car in the opening laps of Sunday's Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, and the heavy metal legend has been taking in the sights of NASCAR throughout the weekend.
Practice today at the track. It's gonna be a fun day. @WGI #nascar #pacecar pic.twitter.com/85qfgc38kr
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) August 8, 2015
.@DaveMustaine is ready for his pace car training in the @ToyotaRacing Camry! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/jwLV4Kg7LW
— Watkins Glen Int'l (@WGI) August 8, 2015
One of the band's biggest fans, former Sprint Cup champion Matt Kenseth, was able to meet Mustaine on Saturday and spend some time chatting with the musician.
@mattkenseth got to chat with @DaveMustaine prior to Saturday's qualifying session @WGI! #RockOn ?? pic.twitter.com/MT18tjv7zt
— Jess Smith (@JessicaLSmith20) August 8, 2015
Thanks for stopping by the @DGRacing pit box @DaveMustaine! @MattKenseth & crew are big fans. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/LoJF5sdxmd
— Joe Gibbs Racing (@JoeGibbsRacing) August 9, 2015
Mustaine also was a hit among those in the garage, as well as the infield, where he played a concert for fans Saturday night.
Horns up! @DaleJr and #Megadeath's @DaveMustaine at @WGI for the #CheezeIt355 #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/ZkeGoDdmsc
— Chad Willis (@ChadWillis) August 9, 2015
Awesome to meet rock legend @DaveMustaine today at @WGI! pic.twitter.com/onG8Y38L5u
— Chris Taylor (@taylorcr20) August 9, 2015
Pretty cool getting to meet @DaveMustaine today @WGI. @Megadeth pic.twitter.com/qdSDViWiY9
— Hudson Hall (@HudsonHall) August 8, 2015
.@DaveMustaine playing for the fans @WGI pic.twitter.com/iP11RNW1KS
— Chip Wile (@ChipWile) August 9, 2015
.@DaveMustaine absolutely shredding it on the @JackDaniels_US Summer Stage. If you're not here you should be! #Legend pic.twitter.com/uyOJrjm1R1
— Watkins Glen Int'l (@WGI) August 9, 2015
After Sunday's race, both the drivers and Mustaine alike were thrilled about the weekend's experience.
Don't worry about me stopping playing to start racing. With pros like @DaleJr, @mattkenseth, @JeffGordonWeb etc. I think @NASCAR is covered.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) August 10, 2015
.@DaveMustaine #legend pic.twitter.com/CToc5CxJ2B
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 10, 2015
Was pretty cool to see the legendary @DaveMustaine in the drivers meeting yesterday. I was too ? to ask for a autograph.
— Wally Rogers (@walr2772) August 10, 2015