LOS ANGELES — The children’s animated TV series “Handy Manny” is going prime time tonight with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR star Earnhardt voices the character of Chase Davis, who steps in to help Manny compete in the Wood Valley 500 auto race. The Disney Channel special stars Wilmer Valderrama as the voice of Manny.
Earnhardt said he decided to participate in “Handy Manny” because his 4-year-old niece is a fan of the show.
The “Handy Manny” special also features a new song performed by Lance Bass, who voices the character of Elliot.
Valderrama, who describes himself as a “huge” car fan and races as a hobby, said he was delighted that Earnhardt agreed to lend his voice to a “Handy Manny” character.
“I have a lot of respect for that sport,” Valderrama said, adding that Earnhardt’s participation could introduce the series to a new set of families. The Associated Press
