BACHELOR Star Chris Soules to Serve as Grand Marshal of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Chris Soules, star of Season 19 of ABC's "The Bachelor" and Season 20 of "Dancing With The Stars," will serve as the grand marshal for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 200 presented by Enogen at Iowa Speedway on Friday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

"We're extremely honored to have Chris Soules serve as our Grand Marshal," said Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small. "Being a farmer, he understands the significant economic impact that agriculture and ethanol production delivers to Iowa and the country as a whole. I'm looking forward to his command, I'm sure he'll have a great time."

Soules will be a guest of Syngenta and Growth Energy. This yearmarks the fourth consecutive year Iowa Speedway has partnered with American Ethanol and the third consecutive year with Enogen.

"As a long-time Syngenta grower, it is a privilege to represent the organization and Growth Energy at this year's 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 200," said Soules. "I am the third generation of our family owned and operated farm, and I am honored to be a part of Syngenta's story. There is strength in diversity when it comes to fuel, and we need to support technology that provides home grown solutions to global energy needs. I'm particularly glad to be part of a great event in my backyard at Iowa Speedway."

Soules, who actually could drive a tractor before he could drive a car, grew up on a farm in nearby Lamont, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University, where he studied agronomy and agriculture. He brought his skills back to the family farm where he expanded the business and helped make it the multi-million dollar enterprise it is today.

"Ethanol is helping America reduce its dependence on foreign oil, lowering prices at the pump, improving the environment with lower emissions, and growing the economy with jobs that can't be outsourced," said Jack Bernens, head of Enogen for Syngenta. "We are proud to be working with Iowa Speedway, Growth Energy and Chris Soules to help increase awareness for the benefits of American ethanol."

As grand marshal, Soules will say the four most famous words in racing "Drivers, start your engines!" live on Fox Sports 1 prior to the start of the race. The race will also be broadcasted live on Fox Sports 1 and MRN Radio at 7:30 p.m. CT.

"Chris Soules is a perfect advocate for American Ethanol," said Kelly Manning, Vice President of Development of Growth Energy. "As a farmer he knows how American Ethanol directly benefits our country in lessening our dependence on foreign oil, supporting thousands of jobs, and reducing harmful emissions. The American Ethanol 200 at Iowa Speedway is a perfect venue to share our message that e15 is clearly a safe, high performance reliable fuel that is good for American consumers who want a choice and savings at the pump."

The NAPA Auto Parts Concert Series continues following the conclusion of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 200 presented by Enogen. Alternative rock band Finger Eleven will hit the Pork Party Pavilion, overlooking Turn 4, approximately one hour after the checkered flag is waved. Finger Eleven will release its sixth studio album Five Crooked Lines on July 31.

About Iowa Speedway

Iowa Speedway, "The Fastest Short Track on the Planet," is a state-of-the-art 7/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility located in Newton, Iowa. Our 2015 schedule includes four exciting race weekends: May 16-17 (NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West and NASCAR XFINITY Series), June 19-20 (NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and USAC Silver Crown Series), July 17-18 (ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and Verizon INDYCAR Series) and July 31-August 1 (NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West and NASCAR XFINITY Series). For tickets, call 1-866-787-8946. To learn more, visit www.IowaSpeedway.com, "like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @IowaSpeedway.

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