NASCAR and Ford announce a new Veterans Day exhibition event, the “Proud To Honor Veterans Day Classic,” scheduled for Nov. 11. The standalone post-season race is presented as an event unlike others on the schedule, with six drivers representing the six branches of the U.S. military. The announcement describes the program as focused on honoring veterans and recognizing military service through the sport.
Beyond the on-track competition, Ford and NASCAR also outline a related effort aimed at supporting military families. Forbes characterizes the initiative as including fundraising connected to the Veterans Day Classic, while Yahoo Sports emphasizes the structure of the event and its dedicated nature for the holiday. The sources collectively present the project as a partnership between Ford and NASCAR that blends a commemorative theme with a broader community and family support component.
Overall, the announcement sets out the date, the event format as an exhibition race outside the regular season schedule, and the participation model centered on the six U.S. military branches, along with an associated support and fundraising effort for military families.
