Daytona 500 2026 Grand Marshal is Nate Bargatze Nate Bargatze was named Grand Marshal a week after Kurt Russell was tapped for pace-car duties at the 2026 Daytona 500. Comedian Nate Bargatze will serve as the grand marshal for the 2026 Daytona 500.Bargatze is the first comedian to be named grand marshal for the Great American Race.The Nashville native has previously participated in a NASCAR event as an honorary pace car driver. Nate Bargatze is used to being funny. But later this month, he’ll have to be serious for a few moments. The 46-year-old comedian is tasked with saying the four most famous words in motorsports —...
