ROCKINGHAM — The iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong were in Richmond County Friday making laps around the half-mile Little Rock track at Rockingham Speedway.
Cheech Marin, one half of the legendary team, was behind the wheel while partner Tommy Chong rolled a seven-inch blunt.
The pair was famous in the ‘70s and ‘80s for their cannabis-infused humor, starring in several movies including “Up in Smoke” and “Nice Dreams.”
This week, they decided to make the switch from racy humor to racing.
Cheech was clocked at a whopping 5 mph as a heavy smoke trail followed the car down the backstretch.
Meanwhile, facilities manager Jamie Saad was in the flagstand with a box of Krispy Kreme donuts and a bag of Doritos.
“It was amazing to have stars of their caliber at the track,” said Vice President of Operations Justin Jones. “We’re bringing racing — and weed — back to Rockingham.”
Jones said he is in talks to host a joint concert featuring Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg.
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Written by RO editor William R. Toler.
