NASCAR cars to give tribute to fallen troops

This Sunday, windshield headers on the 40 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series cars will display names of fallen service members, according to ESPN.

The Coca-Cola 600 — "600 Miles of Remembrance" — taking place at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, will be a tribute to troops. The run also launches a six-week platform to express respect and gratitude to vets.

"There is no prouder moment for our sport than when the entire NASCAR family rallies to honor and pay tribute to the United States Armed Forces," Brent Dewar, NASCAR chief operating officer told ESPN. 

According to ESPN, the track will be hosting more than 5,000 active military members on Sunday in honor of Memorial Day, as well as family members of those recognized on the cars.

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