Hugh Laurie Talks NASCAR
February 28, 2009 by Lynn
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Last Sunday, the Band From TV performed at Auto Club Speedway where Hugh Laurie served as the race’s Grand Marshall. Hugh Laurie was interviewed by Reid Spencer of Sporting News and they talked a bit about NASCAR and Hugh’s daredevil side. Here’s an excerpt:
Q: Is this your first NASCAR race?
A: Yes, I’m a NASCAR virgin, but I’m very excited.
Q: As an elite athlete yourself, would you ever consider driving a stock car?
A: I would love to do that, but I don’t imagine I would have a hundredth of the talent necessary to do it—but I would …read more
Hugh Laurie Was Master of Ceremonies
February 23, 2009 by Lynn
Yesterday, Hugh Laurie and the rest of the Band From TV were at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. Hugh Laurie was the Master of Ceremonies for the racing event and here are a couple of photos of him when he announced to the drivers, “Start your engines.” I think it’s cute that they all dressed in very casual clothes for the vent. We don’t get to see them this way very often.
There are also a bunch of photos after the jump where Hugh, Greg Grunberg, James Denton & Jesse Spencer …read more


