Why Ford and NASCAR are teaming up for a special race and concert
A televised race and star-packed concert are planned for Veterans Day next month. Ford will honor all six branches of the military.
Ford Motor Co. is joining forces with NASCAR, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) to host a special race event honoring military members and their families. The Proud to Honor: Veterans Day Classic will take place on November 11 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, and will be broadcast live on USA Network from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The race will feature six Ford race cars and teams, each representing a different branch of the military: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. Each team will honor a respective branch throughout the race.
The event will also include a star-studded concert headlined by Zac Brown Band, with appearances from actor Bryan Cranston and professional wrestler Adam Scherr. Tickets are available on vetransdayclassicevent.com, with general admission starting at $110 and VIP tickets at $305. Veterans verified through GovX will receive a 20% discount on tickets, and Ticketmaster is waiving fees for all attendees.
Ford Philanthropy will provide 1,000 complimentary tickets to eligible military and veteran families, with half of the ticket proceeds going to Blue Star Families.
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