Brad Surprises Vets in Phoenix

Some U.S. Military Heroes in Phoenix got a special treat on Monday from Brad Keselowski.

Brad is in Phoenix promoting the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2nd and he stopped by the Phoenix VA Health Care System to meet with some veterans and give out tickets to the race.

The race at Phoenix is the second of the year for the Cup Series after the festivities at Daytona, so BK and his crew felt it appropriate to start spreading the news of the series’ impending arrival in the Valley of the Suns.

“Football’s over, racing starts, it’s kind of a nice little end of the winter transition and we’re getting pumped for it,” Brad told KTAR “So I’m kind of spreading the word.”

Moreover, Brad felt it was extra important to go meet and speak with some of the men and women who have sacrificed by serving their country. The event is one of many planned this year through his Checkered Flag Foundation, which supports military personnel, veterans, first responders and their families.

“It’s important for NASCAR, it’s important for me personally,” BK said. “The Checkered Flag Foundation does things for servicemen, servicewomen and being able to give them some tickets to come out is hopefully our way of giving back a little bit.”

RELATED LINKS

• NASCAR Champions surprises Valley Vets with Race Tickets (KTAR, February 3, 2014)
• 2012 NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski Surprises Veterans With Race Tickets (Paddock Talk, February 3, 2014)