The companies are joining forces during America\u2019s 250th anniversary year to launch a military-focused campaign<\/a> anchored by a new Veterans Day race and a limited-edition Super Duty Proud to Honor package that will support Blue Star Families, a nonprofit serving military and veteran families.<\/p>\n Ford and NASCAR are unveiling the campaign Wednesday during a tribute event aboard the USS Midway in San Diego<\/a>, where they will be joined by actor and Marine Corps veteran Rob Riggle, Blue Star Families, Zac Brown Band and more than 1,500 members of the local military community.<\/p>\n Nick Ford, director of corporate strategy at Ford Motor Company and the great-great-grandson of Henry Ford, told FOX Business the effort builds on the automaker\u2019s long history of supporting those who serve.<\/p>\n FORD RECALLS MORE THAN 255,000 FOCUS VEHICLES OVER ENGINE STALL RISK<\/a><\/p>\n A graphic promotes Ford, Ford Racing, NASCAR and Blue Star Families\u2019 “Proud to Honor” event celebrating military families, featuring a special performance by Zac Brown Band and guest host Rob Riggle at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. (Ford Motor Company)<\/p>\n “From day one, supporting the military community has been a huge priority for us,” Nick Ford said. “\u2026 We have always tried to show up for our country and for those who serve.”<\/p>\n At the center of the campaign is the “Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic,” scheduled for Nov. 11, 2026.<\/p>\n The first-of-its-kind race will feature Ford Mustang Dark Horse R race cars and Ford Racing drivers in a tribute honoring all six branches of the U.S. military. The event will also include a concert headlined by Zac Brown Band, with additional performers expected to be announced.<\/p>\n Nick Ford said the company wanted to bring together its racing business and its military support efforts as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n “It is going to be a really special day,” Nick Ford said.<\/p>\n HOW CUTTING ONE COSTLY HABIT COULD SAVE SMALL BUSINESSES THOUSANDS ON FUEL: EXPERT<\/a><\/p>\n A Ford Super Duty Proud to Honor truck is displayed, featuring patriotic styling and dark exterior trim. <\/p>\n Tim Clark, executive vice president and chief brand officer at NASCAR<\/a>, told FOX Business the partnership reflects a shared commitment between the racing organization and Ford to recognize military families and veterans.<\/p>\n “Being able to put a marquee event on a holiday like that\u2026 that’s kind of core to [what] NASCAR is,” he said. “\u2026 I think it\u2019s a great way to bring that community together.”<\/p>\n Ford is also using the campaign to debut a limited-edition Super Duty Proud to Honor package, available on F-250, F-350 and F-450 models.\u00a0<\/p>\n The trucks<\/a> will feature red, white and blue styling, darkened exterior trim and black wheels, with a portion of proceeds going directly to Blue Star Families.<\/p>\n![\"proud-to-honor-event-uss-midway\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/proud-to-honor-event-uss-midway.jpg\")
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