- The and the USO are joining in a promotion to provide tickets to military personnel for the March 22 ARCA Racing Series event at .
Tickets for the ARCA Mobile 200 went on sale on Tuesday. When ordering ARCA Mobile 200 tickets, racing fans also will be able to buy a ticket for a member of the U.S. military for . The ARCA Mobile 200 will match every ticket purchased for the "Send a Soldier" program with another ticket for military personnel. The tickets will be distributed by USO Gulf Coast.
"Lifting the spirits of our troops and their families is our primary goal at USO Gulf Coast," said Felice Gillum, director of USO Gulf Coast, in a press release. "Many of our servicemen and women enjoy the races, and this is a wonderful opportunity for ARCA Mobile 200, the USO and the community to make a powerful impact by sending troops in our community. The ARCA Mobile 200 offers a great opportunity to entertain our servicemen and woman right here on the Gulf Coast, and the USO is happy to be a part of the Fastest Week in Alabama."
Tickets for the ARCA Mobile 200 can be purchased by calling 251-343-2929 or by visiting the ticket office at 4742 Airport Blvd. in Mobile.
"Motorsports has a long and distinguished tradition of honoring and celebrating our men and women in uniform," race promoter Tommy Praytor said. "Last year, the ARCA Mobile 200 partnered with the USO in the Ride to Recovery, and this year we are extremely happy that the USO will be distributing our Send A Soldier tickets for us."