CHARLOTTE, NC (May 12, 2015)- Matt Dibenedetto and a handful of BK Racing pit crew members spent the day at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina, as a part of the BK Racing American Salute campaign initiative.
In an effort to give back to the men and women who serve this country, BK Racing has devoted two months to participate in military base visits, along with several other initiatives. While visiting Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in Hubert, North Carolina, Dibenedetto, along with fellow teammates, had the opportunity to visit the Hope For The Warriors, Hope and Care Center, where injured service members can go to get help. In addition, the team also spent time at a gun simulation station, and the base’s brig.
“It was really a great experience to spend time with some of our active military,” commented Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, Matt Dibenedetto. “We got to spend time at the Hope and Care Center, as well as play with some machine guns in a gun simulation program. I think it’s important to give back to the men and women that serve this country. I am proud and honored to be part of BK Racing’s American Salute campaign, and have the opportunity to spend time with our service members.”
Camp Lejeune marks the first of many military base visits for the team. Up next, the team will visit with Dover Air Force Base for a flight simulation, as well as spending the day touring the facility. Don’t forget to submit the names of a fallen hero to appear on JJ Yeley’s No. 23 Toyota at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. 100% of all donations will be donated back to the Hope For The Warriors organization, a non-profit who provide comprehensive support programs for veterans and their families.
For more information on BK Racing’s American Salute Campaign, visit www.bkracing.com, or through social media on Twitter and Instagram at @BKRacing_2383 and Facebook facebook.com/BKRacing_2383.
About BK Racing, LLC
BK Racing is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Racing team headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2012 after acquiring the assets of Red Bull Racing, BK Racing’s staff of 60+ employees work to field the No. 23, 26, 83 & 93 entries in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. BK Racing’s combined annual revenues of its sponsorship base exceed $5 billion. 2015 will mark BK Racing’s 4th consecutive full-time season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
About Hope For The Warriors
We believe those touched by military service can succeed at home by restoring their sense of self, family and hope. Nationally, Hope For The Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans and military families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement and connection to community resources.
