Brad Keselowski’s Touching Tribute to Veterans Shows Why NASCAR Means Much More Than Just Racing

Srijan Mandal | 13/06/2023
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Brad Keselowski, the driver-owner of RFK Racing, recently revealed his plans to honor veterans in a heartfelt way at the upcoming NASCAR race in Pocono next month. He disclosed details of a unique paint scheme in collaboration with one of his sponsors, encouraging fan submissions to honor any veteran they know during the race weekend. This initiative illustrates that Keselowski values tributes to veterans as much as his racing career.

The Checkered Flag Foundation was founded by Brad Keselowski back in 2010. The foundation has a clear mission – to honor and assist those who have made significant sacrifices for our country, both domestically and internationally. As per their website, they have raised over $3.8 million and provided assistance to more than 250 individuals and organizations. The foundation’s efforts are aimed at supporting veterans, active military members, and first responders.

Brad Keselowski tweets a major announcement for Pocono involving veterans

The RFK driver recently put out a tweet through his social media, reminding his fans to submit photographs of their military heroes. He plans to add those pictures to his Ford for the race at Pocono Raceway next month.

Demonstrating his deep appreciation for military veterans and their service to the country, Keselowski is set to sport a unique paint scheme for the upcoming race, with King’s Hawaiian serving as the sponsor.

How does one submit the photographs for the Pocono run?

The website for Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation has detailed a submission process. According to their guidelines, all photo submissions need to be in by the deadline of June 19. Additionally, each submission carries a price tag of $100.

Furthermore, in exchange for each $100 submission, participants can expect several exclusive perks. Firstly, they’ll receive a personalized certificate via email within three days of their purchase. Secondly, they’ll have the privilege of seeing the name of their honored Veteran, active-duty service member, military caregiver, or military family member prominently displayed on the No. 6 King’s Hawaiian Ford Mustang’s paint scheme on July 23, 2023.

They will also receive an up-close picture of their loved one’s name on the No. 6 King’s Hawaiian Ford Mustang via email before the race day. Following the July race, Brad will express his gratitude with a thank you letter and a commemorative gift.

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Srijan Mandal is the Lead NASCAR Editor and Strategist at The Sportsrush with a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of motorsports. With several thousand articles under his belt over the years, he has established himself as a leading authority on all things racing. His passion for motorsports started at a young age, and he has dedicated his career to covering the sport in all its forms. He is an expert in various disciplines, including stock car racing, American motorsports, Formula 1, IndyCar, NHRA, MotoGP, WRC, WEC, and several more. But Srijan's love for racing goes beyond his writing. He actively competes in professional open-wheel sim racing, using '88' as his racing number. While he mostly participates in GT Endurance classes, he also ventures into Stock Car racing from time to time. In case, you wish to contact Srijan, kindly send an email to him at [email protected] or just DM him on Twitter.

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