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Philadelphia Phillies Star Harper Acts as Grand Marshal at NASCAR Race

Philadelphia Phillies superstar acted as Grand Marshal of a NASCAR race before reporting to MLB Spring Training.

Kade Kistner

Philadelphia Phillies Star Harper Acts as Grand Marshal at NASCAR Race
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Bryce Harper, the face of the Philadelphia Phillies franchise, appeared at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in his hometown. Harper acted as the Grand Marshal of the Penzoil 400 on Sunday just days before he plans on reporting to MLB Spring Training. 

Speaking to the media at the event, Harper expressed his interest in eventually getting involved on the ownership end of a racing team. NASCAR is growing in popularity and is particularly prevalent in Las Vegas. 

In terms of baseball, Harper will be arriving at Phillies camp to continue his rehab process back from Tommy John surgery. 

Harper is expected back in the lineup later this season with some estimated putting his return around the MLB All-Star break. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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