Cedric the Entertainer heads to the races

Cedric the Entertainer, probably known best for his portrayal of that guy with the gray-streaked ‘fro in Barber Shop, is hitting the race course as part-owner of HVM Racing, to be renamed CTE Racing-HVM. Cedric will the first African-American owner in the Champ Car series, an open-wheel circuit, which may help to open up opportunities for minority drivers. Cedric hopes to bring new sponsors into the mix, including Anheuser-Busch, for whom he has done commercials.

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Cedric the Entertainer, probably known best for his portrayal of that guy with the gray-streaked ‘fro in Barber
Shop
, is hitting the race course as part-owner of HVM Racing, to be renamed CTE Racing-HVM. Cedric will the first
African-American owner in the Champ Car series, an open-wheel circuit, which may help to open up
opportunities for minority drivers. Cedric hopes to bring new sponsors into the mix, including Anheuser-Busch, for
whom he has done commercials.