Pastor Joe Nelms Delivers Another Memorable Prayer at NASCAR Night
Pastor Joe Nelms, who gained internet fame for his unique pre-race invocation at the 2011 Xfinity Series race in Nashville, returned to the spotlight last night at “NASCAR Night” held by the Greenville Swamp Rabbits ECHL hockey team.
Nelms,pastor of family Baptist church in Lebanon,Tennessee,delivered a prayer that channeled his signature humor and NASCAR references,captivating fans in attendance and rekindling memories of his viral 2011 prayer.
A Prayer Filled with NASCAR References
Remembering his 2011 prayer, Nelms opened by thanking God for bringing everyone together in Greenville for “a unique combination of hosers and hockey and rednecks and race cars.” He then prayed for the Swamp Rabbits, asking for “speed in their skates” and for the goalie to have “a glove stickier than a hot biscuit.”
The prayer culminated in a heartfelt plea for the Swamp Rabbits’ success, ending with NelmsS signature “in Jesus’ name, boogity, boogity, boogity… AMEN.”
NASCAR Stars in Attendance
the event drew a star-studded crowd, including reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano, Bubba Wallace, and Kyle Busch. Spire Motorsports drivers Justin Haley, Michael McDowell, Carson hocevar, and Rajah Caruth were also present, alongside Chase Briscoe, Cole Custer, Harrison Burton, and other NASCAR personalities.
NASCAR Season Approaches
the 2025 NASCAR cup Series season begins soon, kicking off with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Grey Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on February 2nd. This will be followed by the Duels at Daytona, setting the stage for the daytona 500 on February 16th.
Which NASCAR stars attended the “NASCAR Night” event hosted by the Greenville Swamp Rabbits?
Pastor Joe Nelms Delivers Another Memorable Prayer at NASCAR Night
Pastor Joe Nelms,who gained internet fame for his unique pre-race invocation at the 2011 Xfinity Series race in Nashville,returned to the spotlight last night at “NASCAR Night” held by the Greenville swamp Rabbits ECHL hockey team.
Nelms,pastor of family Baptist church in Lebanon,Tennessee,delivered a prayer that channeled his signature humor and NASCAR references,captivating fans in attendance and rekindling memories of his viral 2011 prayer.
A Prayer Filled with NASCAR References
Remembering his 2011 prayer, Nelms opened by thanking God for bringing everyone together in Greenville for “a unique combination of hosers and hockey and rednecks and race cars.” He then prayed for the Swamp Rabbits, asking for “speed in their skates” and for the goalie to have “a glove stickier than a hot biscuit.”
The prayer culminated in a heartfelt plea for the Swamp Rabbits’ success, ending with NelmsS signature ”in Jesus’ name, boogity, boogity, boogity… AMEN.”
NASCAR Stars in Attendance
the event drew a star-studded crowd, including reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano, Bubba Wallace, and Kyle Busch. Spire Motorsports drivers Justin Haley, michael mcdowell, Carson hocevar, and Rajah Caruth were also present, alongside Chase Briscoe, Cole Custer, Harrison Burton, and other NASCAR personalities.
NASCAR Season Approaches
the 2025 NASCAR cup Series season begins soon, kicking off with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-salem, North Carolina on February 2nd. This will be followed by the Duels at Daytona, setting the stage for the daytona 500 on February 16th.
Q&A
Q: Where did Pastor Joe Nelms’s famous NASCAR prayer originate?
A: He delivered his first viral prayer at the 2011 Xfinity series race in Nashville. [[1](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/bob-pockrass-nascar-preacher-joe-nelms-boogity)]
Q: What makes Nelms’ prayers unique?
A: Nelms incorporates humor and NASCAR references into his invocations, making them both entertaining and memorable.
Q: are there any notable NASCAR events coming up?
A: Absolutely! The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Grey Stadium on February 2nd, followed by the Duels at Daytona leading up to the Daytona 500 on February 16th.
Ready to experience the excitement of NASCAR firsthand? Check out a race near you and see if Pastor Nelms will be making an appearance!
