Apparently Hayden never made it to the Fontana Auto Club Speedway yesterday as part of a planned media and fan event with NASCAR driver Casey Mears. According to the OC Register, Hayden is "not ready to give up his day job" and when Steven Spielberg invites you to an audition just before leaving for the track what do you do......you say yes.
I know fans were probably disappointed but things happen and it's understandable that work must comes first. We can't wait for more news and wish Hayden all the best.
Perhaps a new helmet for Darth Vader
July 31, 2008|By DAMIAN DOTTORE
Actor Hayden Christensen is interested in driving a stock car, but apparently he's not ready to quit his day job just yet to pursue a NASCAR dream.
Christensen, who gained fame playing Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, in the Star Wars saga, was supposed to be at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana driving go-karts at the track with Hendrick Motorsports Sprint Cup driver Casey Mears. According Auto Club Speedway president Gillian Zucker, Christensen in very interested in launching a racing career.
Christenen's kart was ready for him, sitting outside the track, which is built in the speedway's parking lot. But the driver was MIA.
Zucker said Steven Spielberg invited Christensen to an audition on Wednesday, not too long before he was supposed to head out to the track.
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Contact the writer: ddottore@ocregister.com
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Hayden Christensen and NASCAR driver Casey Mears on the track
Hayden and NASCAR driver Casey Mears was scheduled to participate in an afternoon of kart racing and an appearance and photo opportunity with fans today at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana California.
Hayden is a both a fan and participant of motorsports, appearing in two Bullrun Road Rallies in recent years. The appearance at the local speedway with NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Casey Mears was to include laps around the track, talking to media and taking photos with fans.
If you are one of the lucky fans who got to meet Hayden and would like to share your story and pictures, please email me or post here. Thanks.
Read more....
Hayden is a both a fan and participant of motorsports, appearing in two Bullrun Road Rallies in recent years. The appearance at the local speedway with NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Casey Mears was to include laps around the track, talking to media and taking photos with fans.
If you are one of the lucky fans who got to meet Hayden and would like to share your story and pictures, please email me or post here. Thanks.
Read more....
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