Posting on X, Allen uploaded a photo from the announcer’s booth at Bank of America Stadium. The former Cup Series announcer wrote: “Let’s go!! Starting my new role as entertainment PA announcer for @Panthers football games! #KeepPounding.”
Fans were quick to express their delight to see Allen in a new role, with Kelly Earnhardt, the daughter of the legendary Dale Earnhardt, replying: “This is awesome Rick!”
A second commented: “You’ll do a fantastic job!! We miss you in racing!” A third said: “Miss you on the racing side. [You] Were better than anything they have now over there.”
And a fourth said: “Miss hearing you in NASCAR, but this is awesome!”
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On the field, the Panthers fell 30-10 in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, with rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders shining for the latter.
The fifth-round pick produced an impressive performance, completing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns.