Dale Earnhardt, Jr. gets ready for Bristol but has 'Handy Manny' on his mind.
Photo: AP Photo/Chuck Burton
Dale Earnhardt Jr appears on "Handy Manny" tonight. N'Sync's Lance Bass will star alongside Dale Jr in an episode called "Handy Manny Big Race". The episode will air on Saturday, March 20th at 7 p.m. on Disney Channel.
Earnhardt Jr appears as the voice of a famous race car driver named Chase Davis. Davis comes to town to help announce the Wood Valley 500 race.
Lance Bass' character, Elliot, need help fixing his race car for the big race. Elliot gets a helping hand from Handy Manny and the tools. When Elliot gets scared to race, Chase Davis tries to help calm him down. In the end, Elliot's nerves make him unable to race. Guess who steps in to drive the car during the race? No, not Dale Jr, but Handy Manny.
Dale Jr. decided to appear on Handy Manny with family in mind. He said "My 4-year-old niece is a huge 'Handy Manny' fan, so when Disney Channel approached me about doing this role, I did it with her in mind," Also, "It was fun doing it, and being Chase Davis for a while. I know Kennedy will enjoy seeing me on her favorite cartoon."
Wilmer Valderrama ,who does the voice of Manny, said, "Like NASCAR racing, 'Handy Manny Big Race' is something the entire family can enjoy together. I am so excited that we incorporated one of America's favorite pastimes and the legendary Dale Earnhardt Jr. into the world of 'Handy Manny."
Will Dale Jr's appearance on Handy Manny turn out to be good luck at Bristol tomorrow? Fans of the 88 car hope so.
You can watch a preview of "Handy Manny Big Race" below. Chase Davis does look like Dale Jr. The only thing Davis is lacking is Dale's beard.
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