As we salute our military veterans, the experience provided by TRACKSIDE VETERAN SALUTE FOUNDATION will enrich the lives of our veterans - providing a lasting impact on their loyalty to serve our nation in uniform. An example of their adventure would be with a pre-interview to define their love of motorsport, and through our experienced staff, we will guide them through the travel and registration process needed to grant them VIP access to the event. Each veteran will be accompanied to the grid, where we will present them to the team as our VIP guests. We will take them to meet the drivers, couple, and owners involved, allowing them time to get a photo or two. After standing at the starting line or riding in the pace car, they will be escorted and seated on the pit box or a designated area on the pit road where they can view the action firsthand! They will listen in on headsets while the team and driver work on strategy call during the event, with a special call-out salute to them from the driver. We will also be able to host them in a unique VIP Suite for lunch or dinner while enjoying the event. Other items may be added as well.

• All Military Veterans (combat verified ONLY)
• All Veterans and families of all ages

Veterans will be nominated via website submission ONLY. Each veteran will be required to answer various questions about their military service, character, life, and future goals so that the board selection committee can best serve those applicants. Additionally, military verification will need to be performed on each application, including submission of the Military DD214 (Military Discharge Documentation). This document contains essential information for accessing benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in Veterans Service Organizations

(VIETNAM) JAMES LAWRENCE, U.S. Army, served as first Recon Platoon Leader of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in Vietnam, and later the Executive Officer of Delta Company off the 2/7 during the Battle of Ia Drang Valley

(VIETNAM) ELAINE NIGGEMANN, was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. Through her service in the evacuation hospital, she worked on healing those injured or ill in Vietnam. Most of her work was concentrated in the intensive care unit of the evacuation hospitals, and because of her diligent care, many men were saved.

(VIETNAM) WILLIAM HUTTON served as Fire Team Leader with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines in Vietnam. Fought in the battles of Operation Hastings and Operation Prairie. Awarded the Silver Star, the United States third highest Medal for Bravery. Wounded in action three times.