In July 2007, actor and comedian Kevin James served as grand marshal for the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway, promoting his film I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. As the cars lined up, he electrified the crowd with his booming command: “Gentlemen, start your engines!”—a delivery so enthusiastic it became one of the most memorable NASCAR introductions in recent history. Fans and media continued to celebrate the moment years later, and James even recreated the iconic line at other eve

In July 2007, actor and comedian Kevin James took on the role of grand marshal at the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway, helping promote his film I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry. When it came time to fire up the engines, James delivered the famous command—“Gentlemen, start your engines!”—with such over-the-top energy that it instantly became one of NASCAR’s most unforgettable race starts. The moment gained cult status among fans, and James has since reprised the iconic line at variou