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Four NHL All-Stars and a fifth NHL YoungStar tested their skills in NASCAR at Texas Motor Speedway on Tuesday.
The NHL All-Star game is in Dallas on Wednesday night. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell, Atlanta Thrashers forward Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks forward Martin Havlat and San Jose Sharks forward Jonathan Cheechoo participated in the Team Texas Driving Experience at the race track. San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Carle, who is in the YoungStars game, also took part in the driving experience.
Campbell and Carle were the fastest of the group, turning laps at more than 150 mph.
“My heart was pounding and I was a little nervous, but I managed,� said Campbell, a starter for the Eastern Conference squad. “It is unbelievable and I cannot imagine 43 cars out there at one time.�
Each driver took a brief instructional class then ran two 10-lap stints on the 1.5-mile oval.
“I watch [NASCAR] once in a while, but after this I should have a better appreciation for the sport and know more about what I am watching,� said Cheechoo, a starting forward for the Western Conference All-Star squad.
Hossa said the experience was "unbelievable."
“It is difficult to realize until you are sitting there how fast these things actually go,� he said.
Havalt said everyone should try driving a stock car, if they have the chance.
“I really appreciate the opportunity to try it here at Texas Motor Speedway,� Havlat said.

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