Ford and NASCAR Announce 'Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic' Race and Concert
Ford, NASCAR, and Zac Brown Band will hold a tribute race and concert on Veterans Day 2026 aboard the USS Midway to honor military service members and families.
- 1,500+
What Happened
On June 17, aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway, Ford gathered over 1,500 military community members along with NASCAR, Zac Brown Band, actor Rob Riggle, and Blue Star Families to announce the Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. The event will take place on November 11, 2026, featuring a race with Mustang Dark Horse R cars piloted by Ford Racing drivers, followed by a concert headlined by Zac Brown Band. A portion of proceeds from the limited-edition Super Duty Proud to Honor package will benefit Blue Star Families.
Ford announces Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic on USS Midway
Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic race and concert
“Our military partners tell us that, amid the intense realities of deployment, families need substantive, lasting support — but they also need moments of connection, community, and joy. We have set out to deliver both.”
Why this matters
This initiative combines racing, music, and a limited-edition Super Duty package to support military families through Blue Star Families, showcasing Ford's long-standing commitment to the armed forces.
Terms in This Story
- Blue Star Families
- A nonprofit organization that supports military families through programs and resources.
- Mustang Dark Horse R
- A high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang designed for track racing.
- Super Duty
- Ford's line of heavy-duty pickup trucks, including F-250, F-350, and F-450 models.
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