There is a lot of stuff going on and there are a lot of great sponsors like the Air Force to represent, and also having to back up the 200-plus wins that the No. 'Having Richard Petty as part of our team as well is an added bonus. 'Representing the Air Force in itself is a great honor for not only me, but for everyone on the team,' Mr. Reed Sorenson is the current driver of the No. 43 car, which Richard Petty has driven to 200 wins while winning seven Cup championships. Timothy Hanson, Air Force Recruiting Service strategic communications director, in January.Īdditionally, the sport of racing aligns well with the fans' interests and the Air Force's brand of speed, teamwork and technology, inspiring young Americans to consider the Air Force as a great career choice.Īir Force officials partnered with Richard Petty Motorsports and the storied No. 'Advertising and marketing that goes beyond the race track will help us connect with fans and emphasize the speed, power, precision and teamwork that is common to both NASCAR and the Air Force,' said Col. NASCAR fans got an upclose look at the Air Force paint-schemed No. Members of the Thunderbirds also were on hand during the race to sign autographs. Just before the race, the Thunderbirds flew over the racetrack. Sams, the Air Force inspector general, enlist a group of future Airmen prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series race. LAS VEGAS (AFNS) - The Air Force was on display at the Shelby 427 race March 1 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada as the Air Force NASCAR was on hand for race fans to see and the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performed.Ī crowd of 200,000 people witnessed Lt.

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