Kelly Clarkson will soon be showing her racing stripes in the biggest partnership NASCAR has ever made with a music artist, the sports franchise announced Thursday.

"Anyone who knows me knows I'm a race fan and love NASCAR," the former "American Idol" and Grammy-winning singer said in a NASCAR press release. "I look forward to hanging out with the fans, drivers and the entire NASCAR community."

Clarkson will be "integrated into all aspects of NASCAR," including television spots, charitable events and NASCAR's awards dinner in New York City in December, NASCAR said.

The deal kicks off with Clarkson headlining the Nextel "Tribute To America" concert airing live on Fox just before the Daytona 500 in Florida on Feb. 18.

During the appearance, Clarkson will film a 30-second NASCAR spot for TV featuring a new song from her upcoming third album.

She will also serve as a spokeswoman for the fourth annual NASCAR Day on May 18, 2007.

Other artists who have partnered with NASCAR include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Lenny Kravitz and LeAnn Rimes.

Clarkson's "enthusiasm for NASCAR as a fan of NASCAR will surely develop into an unparalleled relationship," said NASCAR's Sarah Nettinga in a statement.

The 24-year-old singer rose to pop-rock stardom after snagging the first "American Idol" crown in 2002.

Her debut album, "Thankful," earned double-platinum status, and the multiplatinum follow-up, "Breakaway," garnered two Grammy awards in 2006.

thats good! i love kelly clarkson

Kelly's cool!!!

Kelly's the $hit!

Thats cool and just a few weeks to go and it's Daytona woohoooo!!!!

Chick speaking of nascar have you heard about the movie coming out to select cities called Dale the Movie? if not you can check it out at www.dalethemovie.com.

no, I hadn't heard of it posnsgr. thanks for the link. I watched the movie trailer, looks like it's gonna be a really good bio on Dale's life. I love #3! Of course, I'ma #8 fan too.

I just watched KC in Daytona! Good lord, that girl can sing! loved it!!!!!!!!

oo awesome i looove kelly

I think it is cool. I seen a little bit of her performance when my Mom & I got into the house.

Yep, Kelly has made a lot of peeps admit she has talent. Even people who don't like the Idol franchise admit this young woman has the voice and personality for music fame.

Did yall see the ending of the race martin had the win, but harvick took it @ the very end by a nose! the race ended w/ a wreck, one car slid across the finish line on it's top! Daytona is crazy, ya never know what to expect!

I can't wait to see more KC! Did yall see the Nascar commercial she was in while the race was airing?

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Did yall see the ending of the race martin had the win, but harvick took it @ the very end by a nose! the race ended w/ a wreck, one car slid across the finish line on it's top! Daytona is crazy, ya never know what to expect!

I can't wait to see more KC! Did yall see the Nascar commercial she was in while the race was airing?

I seen that. Kevin just came out of no where.

I think martin was expecting for the race to finish on a caution (yellow flag), but he should've kept racing to the very end.. I think he let up for just a sec & that's why kevin was able to sneak by him. I don't think martin has ever won @ daytona, so I was a little sad for him. I like Kevin a lot though!

i missed the race because we were in a mardi gras parade, but i saw the highlights and it was very good, my sis in law called during kelly's concert and said she kicked butt. i LOVE finishes like that at any race, gets your adrenaline pumping!

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Originally posted by LMFPchick:
i missed the race because we were in a mardi gras parade, but i saw the highlights and it was very good, my sis in law called during kelly's concert and said she kicked butt. i LOVE finishes like that at any race, gets your adrenaline pumping!

I bet that parade was fun!!! Love to hear 'bout it.

I see from your sigy that you saw Lisa in Daytona.. you been to many races there??? I've been to Taladaga.. saw Gordon's car crash & burn.. it was a trip! fun stuff