Season 17 “American Idol” champ LAINE HARDY may feel his heart racing, this Sunday, for NASCAR.

He’s doing a virtual performance of the National Anthem before the Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway.  It’s a long road for the native of Livingston, Louisiana – but he’s happy to have his turn in the spotlight.

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On his Twitter account, Hardy writes:

“I’m singing the National Anthem before the #ConsumersEnergy400 @NASCAR cup series on Sunday at 3:30pm CT/4:30pm ET! Let’s goooo 🏁”    #NASCAR @MISpeedway pic.twitter.com/JzrwJQC…

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