Cookie Monster of “Sesame Street” named Brickyard 400 grand marshal
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Cookie Monster, the beloved character from children’s TV series “Sesame Street,” will serve as the grand marshal for the Brickyard 400.
The race will start at 2 p.m. Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
As grand marshal, Cookie Monster will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars before the race.
The event will mark a reunion with NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, who has shared a video highlighting Cookie Monster’s cross-country trip with his friends to showcase the ways “Sesame Street” helps children.
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