Daytona International Speedway launches 'Ticket for Troops' program
Daytona International Speedway has partnered with the Greater Jacksonville Area USO and the Veteran Tickets Foundation to create "Ticket for Troops" to provide race fans the opportunity to send members of the military to Speedweeks 2017 at the speedway.
The event runs off of fan support with 100 percent of the donations going directly toward the cost of tickets given to the USO and Vet Tix for distribution to active, retired, honorably discharged, reserves, and Gold Star Families. The contributions start at $3, $5 and $10 but can go up to whatever generous donation chosen.
“We are proud of this program and are honored to help bring military members and their families to the world’s only motorsports stadium,” said Daytona International Speedway President Chip Wile. “And while this may be a new initiative, the speedway’s support of our military is long-standing. It goes back to the earliest days of the speedway when our first president, Bill France Sr., established a commitment to the military that we have continued throughout our 59-year history.”
