BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Lincoln, the bald eagle during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Lincoln, the bald eagle flys during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Grand Marshals Brad Pitt walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Grand Marshals Brad Pitt looks on during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Kentucky's CJ Baxter Jr. (1) rushes for a first down as Texas A&M defensive end T.J. Searcy (18) and cornerback Dezz Ricks (2) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Johnny Morris, Founder, Bass Pro Shops walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Johnny Morris, Founder, Bass Pro Shops walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: Grand Marshals Brad Pitt backstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)