Wednesday, July 01, 2015

NASCAR's Cale Conley Competes Honors Veterans this July 4th Weekend

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following today:





DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (July 1, 2015) — During Cale Conley’s second visit to the famed Daytona Beach super speedway this Fourth of July weekend, his No. 14 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Toyota Camry will feature #VetsRising decals on the hood and lower rear quarter panels in honor of our returning veterans.



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IAVA’s #VetsRising messaging is about demonstrating the power of America’s veterans through stories and pictures. From starting new businesses to giving back to their neighbors, the 2.8 million members of the New Greatest Generation are working every day to make their communities a better place. IAVA is encouraging everyone to use the #VetsRising hashtag on social media posts to demonstrate how veterans are not just meeting today’s challenges, they’re rising above them.
Seven IAVA member-vets will spend a “behind the scenes” day in the pits with Cale and his crew during the race on July 4. In addition, veterans and family members are invited to join IAVA for a July 3 for a VetTogether rally in support of Conley.



WHAT: VetTogether Rally for Cale Conley


WHO: IAVA
Host: Michael Blazer


WHEN: July 3, 2015
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Caribbean Jack’s
721 Ballough Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32114


Member of the media are invited to attend. To RSVP please contact press@iava.org.
About TriStar Motorsports NC, LLC:



TriStar Motorsports NC, LLC currently fields Toyota Camry’s in the NASCAR XFINITY Series for Mike Bliss, Cale Conley, Blake Koch and David Starr. Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, TriStar Motorsports has competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series since 2010; fielding cars for some of NASCAR’s top drivers. To find out more information about TriStar Motorsports please visitwww.tristarmotorsportsnc.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.





Note to media: Email press@iava.org or call 212-982-9699 to speak with IAVA CEO and Founder Paul Rieckhoff or IAVA leadership.


Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (www.IAVA.org) is the leading post-9/11 veteran empowerment organization (VEO) with the most diverse and rapidly growing membership in America. Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, IAVA has repeatedly received the highest rating - four-stars - from Charity Navigator, America's largest charity evaluator.