Celebrity Autographs And Celebrity Addresses

CONCORD, N.C. -- "The Big Schwag," leader of Discovery Channel's "Monster Nation" and host of the cable channel's hit series "Monster Garage," will greet fans and sign autographs as part of a special "Monster Garage" display during the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Joining "The Big Schwag" for autograph sessions on Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, in the Food Lion Pavilion will be "Monster Garage" regular Chris "Body Drop" Artiaga. In addition to greeting fans and signing autographs, the two will supervise a "Monster Garage"-style build that will take place throughout the four-day show.

"We are going to take a Legends race car and cross-breed it with a golf cart," Wagner explained. "What we are going to end up with is a 100-mph golf cart on low-profile tires and big wheels."

With Jesse James and gang building numerous wild-and-crazy automotive creations on "Monster Garage," Wagner is no stranger to custom cars and this will be his second visit to Food Lion AutoFair, the nation's largest automotive extravaganza.

"I've always been into cars," Wagner said. "That's what makes 'Monster Garage' such a natural fit. Through 'Monster Garage,' I discovered the Food Lion AutoFair, and I am glad I did."

Wagner's acting career started at age 21 and the Hollywood, Calif., resident has appeared in numerous movies and television shows. He recently inked a contract extension to continue as the voice of "Monster Garage" for a fourth season and is also slated to host four Discovery Channel "How to Monsterize Anything" specials during 2006.

At 6 foot 3 inches and 240 pounds, "The Big Schwag" is also known as professional wrestling's biggest manager. In addition to his work on Discovery Channel, "The Big Schwag" manages Ultimate Pro Wrestling, one of World Wrestling Entertainment's minor league companies.

As leader of the "Monster Nation," "The Big Schwag" thrives on all things mechanical, but being surrounded by thousands of cars is not the only attraction that has him packing his bags for the April 7-10 Food Lion AutoFair.

"I like meeting the people," said Wagner. "I also like the city of Charlotte-it's NASCAR country and I am going to spend a few days checking out the attractions. I plan on touring all of the race shops and I am looking forward to a fun weekend at the giant car show."

The four-day Food Lion AutoFair includes a car show featuring various makes and models from more than 50 clubs, thousands of parts and memorabilia vendors and a collector car auction conducted by Tom Mack. A car corral, located on the speedway, features nearly 2,000 vehicles of all makes and models that are available for sale or trade.

Food Lion AutoFair hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Parking for the event is $5.

Contact the Lowe's Motor Speedway events department at (704) 455-3205 or visit www.lowesmotorspeedway.com for additional information.