More than a moment: Kurt Busch's tribute to US military is personal, year-long initiative
Sean Montgomery - May 27
Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is another unique opportunity for Kurt Busch and NASCAR to honor fallen members of the U.S. military and their families. Whether at the track or outside of it, Busch has continued to make it his dedicated mission.
It’s more than just another weekend. It always has been.
Each year, the NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative shows support and appreciation during Military Appreciation Month for all those who have served. The culmination of the month-long initiative is the race on Memorial Day weekend.
“This weekend is a crown-jewel event,” Busch told NASCAR.com. “With it being Memorial Day (weekend), it’s motorsports’ weekend to shine around the world, with F1 (Formula One), Indy (IndyCar), us and with the way we finish it off strong with the 600. All of the pre-race and the pageantry and the respect that we’re showing as a very patriotic group, it hits you. You feel it. And it leads into honoring our service member.”
That service member is Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent of the U.S. Navy.
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