Erendira, is an eighth
generation acrobat who has performed with her family since she was five years
old. She is, in all ways, Nik’s equal when it comes to daredevil acrobatics.
“I’ve watched Nik perform at
Charlotte the last couple of years and always wanted to be part of the energy
that fans bring to pre-race for the Bank of America 500,” Erendira said. “We’re
always trying to top ourselves, and I’m really excited to come back to ‘hang
out’ and put on a world-class performance at a world-class speedway.”
Before NASCAR’s best take to
the track for the Bank of America 500, Erendira will leave fans on the edge of
their seats, suspended over the infield on an aerial ring hanging by a cable
under a helicopter high above the infield. The 10-minute show, which Erendira
will perform without any safety equipment to tether her to the ring or the
helicopter, will feature artistic stunts and tricks, building to a dramatic
finale as she hangs from the ring by only her toes.
“I’m so excited about this
opportunity for her,” Nik said. “Like the Pettys, the Earnhardts and other
NASCAR royalty who have made racing a family tradition, performing is a Wallenda
family tradition and this is what Erendira was born to do. I’m sure I’ll be
more nervous standing on the sidelines than I ever have been standing on the
high wire, but I know she will put on an unforgettable show.”
In addition to the Wallenda
stunt, country music megastar Hunter Hayes will get the crowd revved up for a
night of racing with a free pre-race concert. During the race, speedway
officials and fans will also pay tribute to NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon with a
variety of special tributes honoring the future NASCAR Hall of Famer’s final
race at CMS. For more information on the pre-race festivities or the speedway’s
#JeffsLastRide campaign, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.
Fans can catch all the action
surrounding the only Saturday night race in the Chase, including Bojangles’
Pole Night on Oct. 8, the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300
presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina on Oct. 9 and the Bank of
America 500 on Oct. 10 with weekend packages starting at just $99.
I just hope it all goes well. I couldn't think of a worse thing than her falling to her death right before a race was to start.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will be entertaining.
Wow, is this really a good idea? Several of the Wallenda family, including family patriarch Karl , have fallen and died during these performances. I believe the Smith family is tempting fate with this one.
ReplyDeleteGood grief giys, thats what they do!!
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