Garth Brooks will appear in a print, radio and television advertising campaign that will debut during the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 17 in promotion of NASCAR's fifth annual "NASCAR Day." The announcement was made today at the Daytona International Speedway.

Past celebrity supporters for NASCAR Day include Will Ferrell and Kelly Clarkson.

"It's an honor to have Garth serve as the face of our 2008 NASCAR Day campaign," NASCAR President Mike Helton said. "We are thrilled to have someone of Garth Brooks' magnitude. He will be a great ambassador for NASCAR fans, NASCAR Day and the NASCAR Foundation."

During the past five years, nearly $5 million has been raised to help those who need it most in a celebration as unique as the sport itself. NASCAR Day, celebrated annually on the third Friday in May, is an opportunity for fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country to donate $5 to the NASCAR Foundation to raise funds for its Family of Charities in an effort to help thousands of children live better lives.

Brooks says no concerts are planned at this point but didn't rule out the possibility of performing in conjunction with the NASCAR Day activities.

"We tried to do something for Daytona this year, but that didn't work out," Brooks said. If we do get to play, it's for charity, which, truthfully, is what the gift was given to me for anyway. We don't have any plans at this time."

Brooks created his own foundation 10 years ago, Teammates For Kids, which partners with major professional sports to support health, education and inner-city services for children.

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