{
  "id": 16882693,
  "title": "Why Ford and NASCAR are teaming up for a special race and concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/why-ford-and-nascar-are-teaming-up-for-a-special-race-and-concert-16882693",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T10:07:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-ford-nascar-teaming-special-100729383.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ford and NASCAR are joining forces to host a special race and concert in honor of military personnel and their families on Veterans Day. The event, called Proud to Honor: Veterans Day Classic, will take place at Daytona International Speedway in Florida on November 11. The race will feature six Ford race cars, each representing a different branch of the military - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The teams consist of drivers from various military backgrounds, including Joey Hand (Army), Austin Cindric (Air Force), and Ryan Blaney (Navy). The event will also include a concert headlined by Zac Brown Band, with appearances from Bryan Cranston and professional wrestler Braun Strowman. Tickets are available for purchase, with special discounts for veterans and a portion of proceeds going to Blue Star Families.",
  "summary": "A televised race and star-packed concert are planned for Veterans Day next month. Ford will honor all six branches of the military.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}