Talladega superspeedway salutes military

Talladega Superspeedway will be celebrating the United States Military in a big way on May 4 for the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. At the end of the race, the previously-announced “Freedom Trophy” will be awarded to the race’s winner by the members of the military. But before the green flag waves, fans in the stands will receive a historic symbol of patriotism high above the track in the beautiful blue sky. Two combat veteran T-28 Trojan aircraft, accompanied by a C-45-Expeditor from the Hixson Museum of Flight, Chattanooga’s Aviation Museum (TN), will soar above Talladega Superspeedway near the conclusion of the National Anthem to the roar of thousands of fans at NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track. The T-28 Trojans (Alpha and Bravo) served in Vietnam and the C45-H Expeditor saw service in Korea and Japan.

The special Freedom Trophy being awarded after the race showcases all five branches of the United States military – Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.