In August of 2006, Raymond Rizzo visited the Music City Motorplex to present the invocation for the NASCAR Elite Southeast Series race. Little did he know at that point, that this was his first step into motor sports ministry.

Raymond, now heading into his second year of ministry at the Music City Motorplex, is married to his lovely wife of 26 years, Lois. They also have a fur-kid, Katelyn.

The unique world of motor sports isn't Raymond's first foray into ministry. Raymond previously pastored a church in Plymouth, PA and has been involved in various para-church ministries since 1982.

Raymond was also the Road Manager for gospel singer John Starnes for 3 1/2 years. With John Starnes, Raymond had the opportunity to travel the world while ministering to millions of people worldwide.

Raymond, who holds a double major in Bible and Pastoral Ministry, has a deep passion to encourage people to explore why they believe what they believe. (1 Peter 3:15).