MSR to host 500 veterans and first responders at Thermal

Meyer Shank Racing has partnered with the Folds of Honor military charity to host 500 veterans and first responders during this weekend’s IndyCar Series race at The Thermal Club.

The Folds of Honor organization, which MSR describes as “a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities,” will be given full access to the team and its operation at the event held in California’s Coachella Valley.

“Supporting our military and first responders is something that my family as well as Jim Meyer and his family value deeply.” said team co-owner Mike Shank. “Partnering with Folds of Honor is an incredible opportunity for us to give back and recognize the service of these heroes and hopefully for them to have a little fun and see some competitive racing. We’re honored to welcome them to the track and share our passion for racing with them.”

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, expressed his appreciation for MSR’s benevolence.

“We are grateful to Meyer Shank Racing and its outstanding team for supporting Folds of Honor and our recipients during the Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix,” he said. “IndyCar, its affiliated teams and its fans have a long history of patriotism and honoring American heroes. MSR understands the importance of an education and is doing something about it. They are making a life-changing difference.”