DAV 200 – Honoring America’s Veterans to be held Saturday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. MST
PHOENIX – Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber announced today that DAV (Disabled American Veterans) will be recognized as the title sponsor of the track’s November NASCAR Nationwide Series race. The DAV 200 – Honoring America’s Veterans will be the featured event on the third day of PIR’s Veterans Day race weekend.
The DAV 200 – Honoring America’s Heroes will be the semifinal race in the NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule. With the Nationwide Series title on the line, the green flag will drop at 5 p.m. EST/ 2 p.m. MST on Saturday, November 9.
“We are proud to welcome DAV to Phoenix International Raceway and recognize the service and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes through this Nationwide Series event,” said Sperber. “With our fall race weekend traditionally landing on Veterans Day Weekend, it made perfect sense to team up with DAV, our nation’s most established, premiere veterans service organization, to honor the men and women who have served our country, their families and survivors.”
“DAV is thrilled to have been offered this unique partnership with Phoenix International Raceway,” said DAV CEO and National Adjutant Marc Burgess. “This is a very special weekend. Patriotic NASCAR fans attending this semi-final event will also get a chance to thank the men and women whose service has made the American Dream possible.”
DAV’s National Commander, Ron Hope, said this race weekend is a fitting addition to the many events across the country that remember America’s fallen, wounded, ill or injured.
“This is the time of year our country pauses to reflect on those who ensured we enjoy the freedoms we sometimes take for granted,” said Hope. “This event, in addition to the excitement of attendance for a semi-final event, will make veterans aware of the free services available to them and educate the public on volunteer opportunities and other ways they can say ‘thanks’ to those who served.”
Tickets for the Nov. 8 DAV 200 – Honoring America’s Veterans NASCAR Nationwide Series race, as well as all other events throughout the November race weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, are available at PhoenixRaceway.com or by calling 1-866-408-RACE (7223).
About Phoenix International Raceway
Since 1964, Phoenix International Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest. Host to some of the most notable moments in motorsports history, PIR will celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout the entire 2014 season. As the only track in the West to have two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekends a year, PIR kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration in early March with The PROFIT on CNBC 500 race weekend and will round out the year with the semifinal race for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, Nov. 6-9. Tickets for the entire Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 weekend are available by visiting PhoenixRaceway.com or calling 866-408-RACE (7223).
About Disabled American Veterans
DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; providing resources to address veteran employment, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; connecting veterans with employment opportunities; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a non-profit organization with 1.2 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U. S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at www.dav.org.
