After getting off to a quick start in his WWE return, The Celtic Warrior will be speeding ahead of a different kind of field this February.

Sheamus will serve as honorary pace car driver for the 62nd running of NASCAR’s Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX. The race kicks off the season for the NASCAR Cup Series.

The news was first announced Tuesday night on NASCAR Race Hub.

4-time World Heavyweight champion @WWESheamus will serve as honorary pace car driver for the 2020 #DAYTONA500! pic.twitter.com/OrbY5u6DkC — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) January 28, 2020

Sheamus is no stranger to the world of NASCAR, having spent time last month providing some trash talk lessons to former WWE 24/7 Champion and reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch.

The powerful Irishman made his in-ring return at Royal Rumble Kickoff, defeating Shorty G.