Korn’s Jonathan Davis Kicks Off Pennzoil 400 With Signature ‘Are You Ready?’ Moment

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis brought a dose of nu-metal energy to NASCAR this weekend, serving as Grand Marshal for the Pennzoil 400 on March 15th in Las Vegas, NV — and he opened the race exactly how longtime fans hoped he would.

Promoting the upcoming Sick New World Festival, Davis delivered the ceremonial start command in unmistakable fashion, channeling the iconic opening line from the band’s self-titled 1994 debut album before sending drivers roaring onto the track. The moment blended motorsports spectacle with metal nostalgia, instantly resonating with fans familiar with Korn’s legacy-defining introduction.

You can watch the full moment below.

The appearance arrives as anticipation continues to build for Sick New World’s return to Las Vegas later this spring. The festival is set to take over the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25th, featuring a lineup heavily rooted in nu-metal and alternative heavyweights.

Korn will co-headline the event alongside System Of A Down, leading a stacked bill that also includes P.O.D., Filter, Knocked Loose, Coal Chamber, Orgy, and more.

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