In June, NSK Corp. paid tribute to American servicemen and women by giving them and their loved ones a NASCAR experience at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

NSK has been involved in the Salute to Military Families Program at MIS since its inception four years ago, providing tickets and hospitality to special guests whose lives have been altered by military duty, both past and present. For the last two years NSK has co-sponsored the event with the VFW and the program continues to grow each year.

In total, VFW and NSK hosted 350 guests to join in the excitement of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400. Guests received grandstand seating on turn one along with VIP hospitality and pit row access.

All 350 guests were asked to participate in the pre-race ceremonies, which included an air show featuring military aircraft and a fireworks display. Participants were able to see drivers up close during driver introductions and also had the chance to see the race Grand Marshals, Adam Sandler and Kevin James.

NSK is headquartered in Tokyo. Operating in the Americas, NSK Corp. is a member of the NSK Ltd. group and is headquartered in Ann Arbor.

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