CARS 2 Star Larry the Cable Guy Turns Pace Car Driver for Coca-Cola 600

Larry the Cable Guy, better known for being one of the best blue-collar comedians, but also as the voice of Mater in the upcoming Disney-Pixar summer comedy "CARS 2," has been confirmed today as the honorary pace-car driver for the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on May 29 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The venue will celebrate the U.S. opening of Disney-Pixar's "CARS 2" on June 24 with a special display for fans featuring full-size replicas of movie stars Lightning McQueen and Mater, who will also participate in the pre-race parade laps.

"I am excited to Git R Done in the pace car at Charlotte Motor Speedway and lead the field to the start of NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600," said Larry the Cable Guy. "It will be an honor to be a part of the most patriotic pre-race show in America." 

"CARS 2" features star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) as they take their friendship around the world to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix.

“But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Mater's journey leads him through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-star cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors,” Disney-Pixar explains.

The Coca-Cola 600 will be televised live on FOX at 6 p.m. EDT and can be heard on the radio through the Performance Racing Network beginning at 5:45 p.m. EDT.