Post 178 Color Guard (L-R): Delbert Parsons, Larry Marshall, John Ricca, Ted Ruybal, Larry Wilhelm (captain), Terry Gilbert.

 

American Legion Post 178 presents colors At Texas Motor Speedway INDYCAR race

Frisco, TX

The American Legion Post 178 color guard presented the nation’s colors on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the GENSEYS 300 NTT INDYCAR SERIES at Texas Motor Speedway. The evening open-wheel racing event was wheel-to-wheel at speeds over 200 mph.

The American Legion is sponsoring the No. 48 Honda in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES represented by a combination of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, and Indianapolis 500 winner and series champion Tony Kanaan. “We’re excited about partnering with The American Legion because it represents a very important relationship with an organization dedicated to supporting veterans,” said Chip Ganassi, team owner of Chip Ganassi Racing.

The American Legion, the nation’s largest and most powerful organization of wartime veterans and their families, is using its presence in INDYCAR to elevate awareness and introduce a new modern brand expression. The new logo will not replace the historic American Legion emblem, but rather complement it by honoring the history, heritage and symbols Legionnaires hold dear.

The American Legion hopes to bring attention to some of the most important issues facing today’s veterans, including veteran suicide, and honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms.

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