Seven-Footer John Salley Must Squeeze Into His Car, John Cena Tries to Use Intimidation Tactics, Jewel Proves She Can Hold Her Own Against Any Opponent, On ABC'S 'Fast Cars & Superstars - Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race'

Seven-Footer John Salley Must Squeeze Into His Car, John Cena Tries to Use Intimidation Tactics, Jewel Proves She Can Hold Her Own Against Any Opponent, On ABC'S 'Fast Cars & Superstars - Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race'

BOSTON, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight, in the third night of celebrity racing, seven-footer John Salley, elevates smack-talk to high art, squeezes into the Scotts car and screams around the track; John Cena employs WWE intimidation tactics; and feisty singer Jewel proves she can hold her own against her tough-talking opponents with the help of Gillette Young Gun Carl Edwards, on "Fast Cars & Superstars -- Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race," TUESDAY, JUNE 12 (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) on ABC.

Celebrity Racers: singer Jewel, actor William Shatner, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, actress Krista Allen, 7-time World All-Around Rodeo Champion Ty Murray, former NBA Champion John Salley, former NFL Super Bowl Champion John Elway, World Wrestling Entertainment Champion John Cena, tennis star Serena Williams, volleyball great and model Gabrielle Reece, legendary surfer Laird Hamilton, and former NFL Super Bowl-winning Head Coach Bill Cowher. Gillette Young Guns are Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch and Jamie McMurray.

"Fast Cars & Superstars - Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race" is hosted by ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne and co-hosted by former Cleveland Cavaliers center and current ESPN NASCAR analyst Brad Daugherty.

"Fast Cars & Superstars - Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race" was co- created by BBDO and Gillette and produced by Radical Media. Executive producers are Michael Davies and Justin Wilkes. The director is Michael Warren. The series will be broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Upcoming episodes: Thursday, June 14 at 8PM; Sunday, June 17 at 8PM; Tuesday, June 19 at 8PM; and the hour-long Finale airs Sunday, June 24 at 7PM. Visit www.gygtv.com for more show information.

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