Every season, NASCAR honors United States military members with its annual "NASCAR: An American Salute" initiative, calling attention to and honoring the men and women who protect our country. It rallies teams, tracks, fans and partners to collectively honor active and retired service members and military families. "With Love's commitment to the military and the support they do for the military and obviously our love for the military, it just all came together," Gilliland said. With some help from Florence (Kentucky) Army Recruiting Center members Sgt. 1st*Class Thomas Miller, Staff Sgt. Kent Martin, Staff Sgt. Cody Street and Staff Sgt. Michael Sheets, Gilliland was able to showcase his ride in front of a thrilled crowd before signing autographs for fans.
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