The No. 2 Richard Childress Racing team to show support of the military and their families
HERNDON, VA (June 26, 2012) — Potomac Family Dining Group along with Applebee’s will support the NASCAR Unites program through the “Thank You Movement”, in celebrating military families and the heroes of our American Armed Forces.
The Richard Childress Racing No. 2 Applebee’s/Potomac Family Dining Group Chevrolet Silverado driven by Tim George Jr. will sport a special patriotic-themed “Thank You” paint scheme at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. on June 28.
The Applebee’s “Thank You Movement” is an ongoing worldwide program offering fans an opportunity to personally say Thank You to the U.S. Military – via the Applebee’s website, Twitter, Facebook and You Tube pages.
“NASCAR Unites — An American Salute” is a six-week patriotic initiative uniting the NASCAR industry and fans to celebrate America and support United States military families.
“Because of our many locations in and around our nation’s capital, the Potomac Family Dining Group is honored every day to serve the families of the brave men and women of the military,” said Jim Rieger, President and CEO of PFDG. “We proudly join forces with NASCAR in their support of this honorable celebration.”
Fans of NASCAR and the No. 2 Applebee’s/Potomac Family Dining Group Chevrolet will have several ways in which to express their support for the troops, including special Twitter hashtags and messaging along with a dedicated NASCAR website.
“Our servicemen and women are genuine heroes,” said driver Tim George Jr. “This is our way of recognizing their contributions to this great nation and to say thanks.”
Driver George Jr. will also make appearances in the broader race market, including Cincinnati and Louisville, during the weeks leading up to race day in support of the program.
For more information on Applebee’s “Thank You Movement” visit www.applebees.com/thankyoumovement and for NASCAR Unites visit www.nascar.com/unites.
About Potomac Family Dining
Potomac Family Dining Group owns and operates 30 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Group, headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., is focused on delivering a personalized, fun, friendly, carefree dining experience. PFDG is also dedicated to ensuring that each location is reflective of its neighborhood and provides local residents, business professionals, and travelers with a true neighborhood experience.
About Richard Childress Racing
Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) has earned more than 200 victories and 14 championships, including six in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series. Its current Sprint Cup Series lineup includes Paul Menard (No. 27 Menards Chevrolet), Kevin Harvick (No. 29 Budweiser/Rheem/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet) and Jeff Burton (No. 31 Caterpillar/Wheaties/BB&T Chevrolet). Its Nationwide Series program includes Elliott Sadler (No. 2 One Main Financial/Charter Chevrolet), 2011 Camping World Truck Series champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Advocare/American Ethanol/ Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) and Harvick/Brendan Gaughan/Menard/Max Papis/Ty Dillon (No. 33 South Point Hotel & Casino/Menards/Hunt Brothers Pizza/Armour Brand/Fast Fixin’/ Chevrolet). Tim George Jr./Gaughan/Harvick (No. 2 Applebee’s/Potomac Family Dining Group/South Point Hotel & Casino/Kroger/Tide Chevrolet), Joey Coulter (No. 22 RCR/Armour Brand/Husky Liners Chevrolet) and 2011 ARCA Racing Series champion Ty Dillon (No.3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) compete in the 2012 Camping World Truck Series season.
