Who drives the NASCAR Army car?

“It’s just a big honor” Mears said shortly after he was introduced as the National Guard’s new Guard Car driver at the Army National Guard Readiness Center on Jan. 12. Mears will drive the No. 25 National Guard/GMAC Chevy Monte Carlo SS in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup and the No.

Is there an Army car in NASCAR?

The NASCAR YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway will air at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, on NBC. Jones and the 43 U.S. Air Force “Special Warfare” car will start in 26th position. — Blake Stilwell can be reached at [email protected].

Does the military pay NASCAR?

Benjamin C. Freakley, who supervises the Army’s recruiting operations and marketing. The Army will spend $7.4 million on the NASCAR sponsorship this year, and an additional $8 million on sponsorship related events, Freakley said.

Does the military sponsor NASCAR?

For years, the Army National Guard has defended its cozy relationship with NASCAR, saying that its sponsorship of professional stock car racing would help it land recruits.

Who is driving the Air Force Nascar?

Getty Erik Jones will use another U.S. Air Force scheme in 2022. Stock car racing fans have made their voices heard ahead of the 2022 season. They voted on three schemes and picked the one that Petty GMS Motorsports driver Erik Jones will use for NASCAR Cup Series races featuring the U.S. Air Force.

Who drives Nascar USAF?

Erik Jones and the Air Force-sponsored No. 43 car speeds by his pit box while leading the pack during the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR race April 24, 2022 ,in Alabama.

Who is driving the Air Force NASCAR?

Does the Navy sponsor NASCAR?

Many of NASCAR’s top drivers and teams over the years have carried sponsorships from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Marines and, yes, even the US Border Patrol.

Does Nascar give military discount?

NASCAR Shop offers a 10% military discount. To receive your discount, shop as you normally would, then verify your eligibility during the shopping process on the checkout page. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional codes and cannot be applied to gift card purchases.

Is Air Force Nascar?

The U.S. Air Force debuted its newly designed car for NASCAR after launching a contest. The design winner was Tech.

Does the Air Force have a racing team?

This season marks the Air Force’s 17th season in NASCAR and ninth consecutive season with Richard Petty Motorsports. “The Air Force is excited to partner with Richard Petty Motorsports again in 2017, for the ninth consecutive season,” said Maj Jacob Chisolm, Air Force Recruiting Service National Events Branch Chief.

Where is Rick Ware Racing located?

Mooresville, NC
Company Description: Rick Ware Racing, LLC is located in Mooresville, NC, United States and is part of the Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Industry.

Does Daytona 500 offer military discount?

As a thank you from Daytona International Speedway for your continued service to our nation, members of our Armed Forces and their families are eligible for special pricing for our NASCAR events with up to 15% off!

Does Nascar speedpark offer military discount?

DO YOU OFFER A SPECIAL RATE FOR MILITARY? Yes, we offer a military rate to both active military and veterans. This discount is $3 off and is available to you and your entire party.

Does the armed forces pay the NFL?

VERIFY: Military no longer pays NFL for acts of patriotism, but it’s not because of kneeling. A Congressional investigation into “paid patriotism” put an end to military sponsorship of the patriotic acts in the NFL nearly a year before the Kaepernick protest.

Who is driving the Air Force car?

U.S. Air Force and Conor Daly will remain with Ed Carpenter Racing for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Daly will continue to drive ECR’s No. 20 Chevrolet for the 13 road and street course events, 10 of which will carry the colors of the U.S. Air Force.