The Greatest And Funniest NASCAR Prayer Ever Given

Pastor Joe Nelms delivered an unforgettable and high-energy pre-race prayer ahead of a 2011 Nationwide Series event at Nashville Superspeedway, turning what began as a traditional invocation into a moment NASCAR fans would remember for years. Nelms enthusiastically gave thanks for the drivers, the racing action and even the cars themselves before famously expressing gratitude for his wife and family. His energetic delivery, humor and unmistakable enthusiasm had drivers, crews and fans smiling before the engines fired up, creating one of the most unusual and entertaining pre-race prayers in NASCAR history.

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Pastor Joe Nelms delivers an electric prayer before the nationwide series race in Nashville, 2011. pic.twitter.com/onzsrzWwYD

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