All told there will be more than 60 federal lawmakers and 150 flag officers assembled in the atrium of the Ronald Reagan Building, and amid that kind of political power and military muscle, it's easy for anyone else to get overshadowed. Make no mistake, though -- on this night, Busch's influence is as strong as anyone's. When it comes time for someone to stand before the cameras and talk about why so many celebrities and power brokers have gathered at a gala to support the Armed Forces Foundation, the Stewart-Haas Racing driver is high on the list of targets. After all, he has the ear of the foundation's director, Patricia Driscoll, who is also his girlfriend. And Memorial Day weekend, Busch will become just the fourth driver to attempt NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 and the Indianapolis 500 on the same day -- both to challenge himself as a racer, as well as raise awareness for the hundreds of thousands of veterans and active military members now battling post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. More...