NASCAR and Coca‑Cola will join forces this Memorial Day weekend to honor 250 fallen U.S. service members during the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A tribute on the track
The tribute will feature the names of each fallen hero on the windshields of the competing cars, a visual reminder of the sacrifices made by the nation’s military.
Among those remembered are three service members from Arizona: Sgt. 1st Class Johnathan B. McCain, Sgt. 1st Class Glen Jacob Whetten and Sgt. Martin Anthony Lugo Jr.
Support for military families
The initiative also provides discounted and complimentary race experiences for active‑duty personnel, veterans and their families, aiming to create a lifelong connection between NASCAR and those who serve.
By spotlighting the fallen and offering tangible benefits to their loved ones, the partnership seeks to turn the race weekend into both a celebration of courage and a gesture of gratitude.