Special to Iredell Free News

Legacy Motor Club, GMS Racing and Veterans Heart Group hosted an event for veterans from Iredell and surrounding counties on Wednesday. More 100 veterans were present for the “Veterans Fill Your Cup” gathering at the Statesville-based team’s race shop.

The initiative was designed to honor and support the nation’s veterans. The event provided a unique opportunity for veterans to engage with NASCAR legends and drivers. Along with the veterans, notable attendees included NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Dale Inman; Legacy Motor Club Cup Series team owner Maury Gallagher, drivers Erik Jones and Noah Gragson; and GMS Racing’s NASCAR Truck Series drivers Grant Enfinger and Daniel Dye.

The event took place on the shop floor among racecars and trucks, and featured a continental breakfast with coffee products provided by Black Rifle Coffee Company, a partner featured on Gragson’s No. 42 Chevrolet.

The teams plan on hosting a second “Veterans Fill Your Cup” event on Wednesday, October 25. More information will become available closer to the scheduled date via the teams’ social media channels as well as from the Veterans Heart Group.

About Veterans Heart Group

The Veterans Heart Group consists of Veteran volunteers as well as the spouses of veterans from all branches of military service and from various geographic locations. The mission of the Veterans Heart Group is to show honor to aging veterans as well as veterans who are at the end of life by coming together and presenting our appreciation with military-related gifts as well as a military salute. The Veterans Heart Group is committed to serving those who served in the military in any capacity, regular military, National Guard, and reserves. For more information go to www.veteransheartgroup.org.