Kelly Clarkson Teams Up With Nascar

I didn't see this one coming. American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson will represent NASCAR during its 2007 season. E! Online says the partnership marks "the biggest and most comprehensive partnership the motorsports organization has ever forged with a recording artist."

Here's what Clarkson had to say about it:

"Anyone who knows me knows I'm a race fan and love NASCAR," Clarkson said in a statement. "It's been cool doing things with NASCAR in the past and I'm honored to have the opportunity to play such a huge role for the sport in 2007. I look forward to hanging out with the fans, drivers and the entire NASCAR community."

Photo from E! Online.