Richard Childress Racing, Cheddar's Teaming Up to Honor Military

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and Richard Childress Racing have teamed up this weekend to show appreciation for active duty service members and U.S. military veterans at Dover Motor Speedway.

Richard Childress, Kyle Busch and representative from Cheddar’s visited Dover Air Force Base on Friday afternoon. They met with more than 200 military members, their families and other dignitaries, who enjoyed a meet-and-greet with Childress and Busch and a catered lunch sponsored by Cheddar’s.

Busch’s No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet for Sunday’s race at Dover was also unveiled. The car features a special patriotic scheme honoring all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

“We’re honored to join the No. 8 team at Dover Air Force Base to unveil our new patriotic paint scheme and recognize our Cheddar’s Veterans,” said John Felton, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. “It’s a meaningful way to celebrate our connection to the NASCAR community and show appreciation for those who serve, both in our restaurants and across the country."

Busch has qualified on the pole for the last two NASCAR Cup Series events at Dover Motor Speedway. He is a three-time race-winner at “The Monster Mile,” and hopes to return to victory lane with the special scheme this weekend.

“Thank you to all of our U.S. military families, especially the folks at Dover Air Force Base and the 67 Cheddar’s employees who are featured on the No. 8 car this weekend,” said Busch. “Fans across the country have made Cheddar’s a part of their race day traditions, including many who have served our country. It means a lot to be able to represent them on the track with a special patriotic paint scheme.”

“What an honor to spend the day with the men and women at Dover Air Force Base,” said Childress. “These service members are true heroes. Everyone at RCR is proud to partner with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen on a patriotic paint scheme designed to honor those who served.”

Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Dover Motor Speedway begins at 2 p.m. ET. Coverage of the event is available on TNT Sports, the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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