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Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen to drive pace car at Sprint All-Star Race

Published Apr. 26, 2016 3:11 p.m. ET

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NASCAR and the National Football League will cross paths at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May.

The track announced on Tuesday that Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen will be the honorary pace car driver for the Sprint All-Star Race on May 21.

The two-time Pro Bowler (2014-15) collected 77 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdown during the 2015 regular season.

Olsen also had 16 receptions for 231 yards and one touchdown during the Panthers' postseason, which was capped off by a Super Bowl 50 appearance.

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