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| Troops recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center enjoyed a day of VFW Racing. Photo Credit: Dana Wilson |
You can never show too much appreciation for those who have been injured fighting for our country. On Friday, May 1, 2009, the Veterans of Foreign Wars expressed their thanks by hosting wounded troops from Walter Reed Army Medical Center at a hospitality event at Richmond International Raceway.
Guests of honor started their day at 3:00 p.m. in the hospitality tent at the NASCAR Nationwide Series Lipton Tea 250. The race kicked off at 7:00 p.m.
Thanks to VFW, Rheem Manufacturing Company and other Kevin Harvick, Inc. participating partners, several NASCAR stars turned out to support America's heroes. Drivers who attended included Eric McClure, Jason Keller, Shelby Howard, Ken Butler III, Scott Wimmer, Morgan Shepherd, Cale Gale and Stephen Leicht. In addition, DeLana Harvick, Ryan Newman, Richard Childress and Russ Friedman made special appearances.
“We’re very happy to have been able to host the Walter Reed guests at this event. This wasn’t a VFW primary sponsorship race, so we really have to thank Rheem. Without their co-sponsoring of the hospitality tent, this event wouldn’t have been possible. It really shows how great the KHI team is and illustrates Rheem’s support for our country’s defenders,” says Kevin Jones, VFW Director of Administrative Operations.
The next VFW primary race is in Charlotte, N.C., on May 23rd. Guests will cheer on Kevin Harvick in the VFW car during the nationwide race, hoping for the first VFW win of the 2009 season.
Here is the complete 2009 VFW Racing Schedule:
Camping World Truck Series—Driver: Ron Hornaday
May 29—Dover
July 24—Indianapolis
October 24—Martinsville
November 6—Texas
November 13—Phoenix
Nationwide Series—Driver: Kevin Harvick
May 23—Charlotte
July 3—Daytona
If you still haven’t purchased your VFW Racing merchandise, call 1-866-437-9283. All proceeds go to VFW programs such as VFW Unmet Needs, VFW Operation Uplink™ and the VFW Military Assistance Program.
For more information about the VFW NASCAR Program, visit http://www.vfwracing.org/. | 
