Have you heard of America’s Veterans Racing and its mission to help Veterans?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 13:39:22 -0400

Here is another Great American and Civilian Supporter on RallyPoint that is making a difference in the life of our Veterans. With their sponsor's help, they’re able to offer valuable tools to Veterans while helping them transition from military life to civilian life.

Check out the website. If you have questions or would like to get connected please reach out to: Wendi Day and PO3 Amanda Doughty

http://www.avr-vets.com/home.html

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Their mailing address:
Americas Veterans Racing LLC
1646 W. Hwy 160, Ste 8143
Fort Mill, SC 29708
United States

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OUR MISSION

On the surface America's Veterans Racing appears to be a highly competitive NASCAR race team; however, through racing we would like to honor our comrades who fought and especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. We thank them for the freedom they provide us with their sacrifices.

To those that fought, served and came home, we would like to provide job opportunities and much needed training. With our sponsor's help, we're able to offer these valuable tools to our Veterans while helping them transition from military life to civilian life.

OUR DEDICATION

America’s Veterans Racing is a family owned business, all are military veterans who's service ranges from Vietnam War era to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Our motto is “Honor 1st, Racing 2nd”. Our first goal is to Honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedom and say thank you to everyone that has served and are serving.

Secondly, we want to help our military personnel transition from service to civilian life by providing technical training to help them gain employment, as well as maintain a camaraderie that they were used to during their service – a family.

OUR PROMISE

Racing isn’t just about going around in circles on Saturday nights. It’s a family event that is still affordable for spectators; it’s a gathering of drivers and crew with a passion for cars and going fast and advertisers that know the value of having their products and services in front of their targeted audience for more than just a 30 second commercial on TV or radio. NASCAR has the most brand loyal fans of any sport in the United States, and the South has more followers than any other location. Add to this, the unique concept of AVR – an all-military veteran racing team and you have an appealing combination. The military has its own dedicated list of families, followers and supporters, which are extremely loyal to businesses that support the men and women fighting for our country.

OUR COMMITMENT

In addition to the exposure at the track and through company related activities, there are the events that AVR will be setting up to promote our organization. These include, but are not limited to: appearances at stores to raise funds and collect items for our AVR CARES Packages that we send to deployed service members; events at VFWs, American Legion posts, USO, military bases and other related relationships. Between our unique concept and also having the first all-female veteran driver, crew chief, and pit crew, we already have quite a following on social media and at the racetrack.

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All team members are Veterans that have served, are serving, or a direct family member of a Veteran. Our motto is: Honor 1st, Racing 2nd!

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 5 at 2015 1:40 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 13:40:45 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs THANKS FOR SHARING. This is so genuine and meaningful for VETS! Sweet! Nice cars are always enjoyable!

Response by SSG Ricardo Marcial made Sep 5 at 2015 1:48 PM

SSG Ricardo Marcial — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 13:48:25 -0400

Shared on FB, Glad to see there are so many people doing something to help and honor our great service men and women.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2015 1:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 13:58:26 -0400

I've heard about it but didn't really know about it until today. Thank you for your post COL Mikel J. Burroughs.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 5 at 2015 2:29 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:29:39 -0400

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Sep 5 at 2015 3:15 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 15:15:16 -0400

I am definitely going to check it out, love hearing positive stories about Veterans and the accomplishments after service has ended! Thanks for sharing!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2015 5:35 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 17:35:54 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I had not heard of this but I have heard of the Battle Buddy Foundation, one of their sponsors.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Sep 5 at 2015 7:37 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 19:37:37 -0400

I love it! Not only all veterans but also an all female race team. A very impressive group of young ladies.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 6 at 2015 11:09 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 11:09:35 -0400

Another great way for vets to burn off that fight or flight energy...

Response by PO3 Amanda Doughty made Sep 8 at 2015 2:57 AM

PO3 Amanda Doughty — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:57:00 -0400

Thank you so much for the shoutout so that we can continue our cause!

Response by PO3 Amanda Doughty made Sep 8 at 2015 3:26 AM

PO3 Amanda Doughty — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 03:26:08 -0400

http://www.avr-vets.com/home.html

For those interested in learning more about our organization.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2015 12:42 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:42:42 -0400

I also race and have an exocet race car that travels, FIA/SCCA/NASA/SOLOII events. If you guys want to send a small decal or sticker I could find some room on one of the side panels.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jan 18 at 2016 10:09 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:09:36 -0500

CONGRATULATIONS, LADIES. You are handling Such a Worthy Cause; in a very unique manner.
Prayers and Good Luck.
-Margaret

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jan 18 at 2016 12:12 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:12:50 -0500

Yes, and it is a great link! Thanks for posting it.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Jan 18 at 2016 4:31 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:31:43 -0500

Thanks - I did not know that - good post and some great information.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Jan 19 at 2016 6:25 AM

SSG Leo Bell — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:25:33 -0500

I haven't heard of them before I always see the US Army car in the nascar racing. Are they part of nascar or a different race circuit. I would love Jr to follow them and watch them. I like racing so I would like to watch the race and buy so of there stuff to support our veterans. I think they are doing a good thing.

Response by LCpl Cody Collins made Jan 19 at 2016 3:26 PM

LCpl Cody Collins — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:26:04 -0500

Good Job !

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 21 at 2016 9:03 PM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:03:57 -0500

I checked them out, and unfortunately they race in the Southeast Limited Late Model Series, which is based on the East Coast. Since I'm in Tucson, AZ I doubt I'd ever get to see them race in my local Limited Series, :(.