NASCAR is the latest company to jump on the poker bandwagon to promote their brand. They have set up a free-to-play poker site that allows NASCAR fans to play against their favorite drivers online. I’m surprised it took this long for poker and NASCAR to unite. Many NASCAR fans are people that love to play poker.

Drivers will be playing poker tournaments and the fans can play against them. Notable drivers participating include Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Dale Jarrett, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and Jamie McMurray. It just goes to show you how popular the game is with race-car drivers.

The name of the site is VLPClub.net and it’s the first of its kind to allow fans to interact with the drivers. A monthly fee can be paid which allows players to play for prizes like autographed NASCAR collectibles, and opportunities to meet their favorite drivers. Gentlemen, start your engines.