Crown Royal #NASCAR Race Naming Winner Continues to Serve At Home.

Jeff Kyle, 37, of Lorena, Texas is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant who served for eight years from 2000 – 2008 in the infantry and reserves. While serving with the 3rd Marine Division, Kyle received the Navy Achievement Medal for leading the first Marine detachment to transport a nuclear submarine through hostile waters. During his time in the military, Kyle was deployed to Iraq twice, Africa and several other locations overseas. 

When Kyle retired from the Marine Corps in 2008 he says “my military career didn’t start till I left because now I am able to truly serve my country through helping my fellow brothers.” 

As one of the founders of Texas Elite Tactical Academy, Kyle trains individuals about firearms safety through his passion to educate those in a safe environment. As a board member for the Guardian For Heroes Foundation, Kyle helps to oversee the organization’s mission – to provide free, in home fitness equipment, facilitation of donated health club memberships, individualized programs, personal training, as well as life coaching and comprehensive support to in-need veterans with disabilities. 

In addition, Kyle plays a large role as a board member on American Valor, the foundation which runs the memorial benefit to honor his brother, CPO and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. 

Nominated by the person he considers one of his heroes, former 2014 “Your Hero’s Name Here” race namesake John Wayne Walding, Kyle continues to dedicate his efforts to champion for military veterans and their families.

Schedule of Events - Thursday, July 23, 2015

• 05:00pm - Festivities Begin
• 05:00pm - Jai Baker Performance
• 06:00pm - Hauler Parade
• 07:00pm - Jessie Brown Performance
• 07:55pm - Haulers Depart
• 08:00pm - Hauler Parade Conclusion

Schedule of Events - Friday, July 24, 2015

• 09:00am - Gates Open
• 09:00am - 06:00pm - Fan Midway Open
• 09:00am - 10:25am - NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice
• 11:30am - 12:55pm - NASCAR XFINITY Practice
• 01:00pm - 02:25pm - NASCAR Sprint Cup Practice
• 02:30pm - 03:55pm - NASCAR XFINITY Practice
• 04:00pm - 05:55pm - NASCAR Sprint Cup  Practice
• 06:00pm - Gates Close

Schedule of Events - Saturday, July 25, 2015

• 07:00am - Gates Open
• 08:00am - 06:00pm - Fan Midway Open
• 08:00am - NASCAR XFINITY Series Autograph Wristband Distribution - Plaza
• 08:00am - Kids Only Autograph Wristband Distribution - Kids Zone
• 10:00am - 10:45am - NASCAR XFINITY Series Autograph Session - Pavilion - Must have wristband to attend 11:35am - NASCAR XFINITY Series Qualifying
• 12:00pm - 12:30pm - Kids Only Autograph Session - Pavilion - Must have wristband to attend Learn More
• 01:10pm - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying
• 02:50pm - 03:00pm - NASCAR XFINITY Series Driver 'Brick Walk' - Plaza
• 03:00pm - Driver Introductions
• 03:30pm - Invocation - George Davis
• 03:31pm - National Anthem
• 03:37pm - Drivers Start Your Engines Command
• 03:50pm - Lilly Diabetes 250 (100 Laps)
• 06:00pm - Gates Close

 

Schedule of Events - Sunday, July 26, 2015

• 10:00am - Gates Open
• 10:00am - 03:50pm - Fan Midway Open
• 12:00pm - 01:30pm - Fan Track Walk - Enter North Pit Gate, Exit South Pit Gate
• 02:21pm - Military Salute
• 02:30pm - 02:55pm - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver 'Brick Walk' - Plaza
• 03:00pm - Driver Introductions
• 03:27pm - "America the Beautiful"
• 03:30pm - Invocation - Reverend Howard Brammer
• 03:31pm - "National Anthem"
• 03:33pm - Flyover
• 03:37pm - Drivers Start Your Engines Command - Mari Hulman-George
• 03:50pm - 22nd Running of the Crown Royal presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard (160 Laps)
• 07:30pm - Gates Close