On
Saturday, April 12, 2008, the Subway Fresh Fit 500 race
took place at Phoenix International Raceway. Dale
Earnhardt Jr. and the National Guard #88 car started out
in the 13th position. Jr. fought hard and led for
many laps, but ended up finishing 7th.
Your Arizona Army
National Guard had a large role in this years events.
From static displays to interactive presentations, the
Arizona Army National Guard put on a great show.
Some Soldiers were part
of the pre-race ceremonies. Other Soldiers toured
the NASCAR "Hot Pit" area. A fortunate few were
also able to shake hands with Dale Jr himself!
Here are some pictures from the days events:
Soldiers from the RSP
The State HMMWV and EOD
unit
Packages From Home
display
Two members of the
Arizona Army Guard EOD Team
The TAG arrives to
Phoenix International Raceway
Picking up Pit Passes
MG Rataczak greets
Soldiers from the RSP
Inside Dale Jr's trailer
Arizona National Guard
Adjutant General MG Rataczak and Air Force LTG Regni
The MRD
Dale Jr comes to the MRD
to meet MG Rataczak
Dale Jr talks to members
of the Arizona Army National Guard before the race
State CSM Craig and US
Senator John Kyl
Sen. John Kyl and
Distinguished Flying Cross/Purple Heart candidates from
the Arizona's 285th Attack Aviation
MAJ MacDonald and a
patriotic NASCAR fan
Dale Jr being introduced
at the beginning of the race
Soldiers from the Arizona
Army National Guard participating in the pre-race show
In the #88 Dale Jr/National
Guard car pit during the race
Phoenix
International Raceway
