CUP: Military Heroes Named Martinsville Race Dignitaries

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CUP: Military Heroes Named Martinsville Race Dignitaries

TUMS has selected five soldiers from Fort Bragg to serve as the honorary starter and grand marshals at Martinsville...

Media Release | Posted October 22, 2012 Martinsville, VA

Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup tour. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

For the 65th running of the fall race at Martinsville Speedway, TUMS has selected five soldiers from Fort Bragg to serve as the honorary starter and grand marshals on October 28 at the TUMS Fast Relief 500.

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Solomon from the XVIII Airborne Corps will serve as honorary starter and wave the green flag to start the 500-lap event. Proclaiming the most famous words in racing, “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines,” will be Sgt. Chad Willis from the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater); Sgt. Chase Noble and Spc. Mathew Lee McClintock both from the 1-508th, 4th Brigade Combat Team; and Pfc. Albert Boston from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Since its creation more than 80 years ago, TUMS has become America’s No. 1 antacid. The fast-acting heartburn relief solution is frequently included in care packages sent to military personnel stationed in the United States and overseas.

“The United States military and each base are critical to the defense of our country,” said Steve Kinsey, brand manager for TUMS. “For the TUMS Fast Relief 500, we wanted to salute the servicemen and women that protect our freedom. For the military dignitaries and guests who will be in attendance at the race and for those at home, we can’t thank them enough for their contributions.”

In addition, TUMS also provided 500 tickets to the TUMS Fast Relief 500 to soldiers from Fort Bragg and Fort Lee and air men and women from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

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