Best photos from 2026 Veterans Day Classic at Daytona

Daytona International Speedway was the site of the inaugural Ford Racing Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, where Ford drivers competed in an exhibition race on the road-course layout, representing every branch of the United States military. 

Scroll through to see the photos from the event. 

Three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano meets with fans before the inaugural Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. 

NFL Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald Jr. poses for a photo with fans before the inaugural Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. 

A look at the drivers' meeting for the Veterans Day Classic with Ryan Preece (left), Joey Logano (middle) and Ty Majeski all present. 

The Zac Brown Band puts on a show pre-race! 

Military members salute during the national anthem before the inaugural Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic. 

Fans wave American flags before the race. 

Layne Riggs looks on during the national anthem at the Veterans Day Classic. 

He finished runner-up to champion Kaden Honeycutt in the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series season. 

Joey Logano looks on during the national anthem. 

Austin Cindric prepares to climb in his race car for the Veterans Day Classic. 

The green flag has dropped at the "World Center of Racing!" 

Ryan Preece drives the No. 60 Ford Mustang (right) during the Veterans Day Classic. 

Robert Noaker (No. 13, left) and Austin Cindric (No. 2) race each other during the inaugural Ford Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic at Daytona. 

Austin Cindric fist bumps a crew member after the winning the Veterans Day Classic at Daytona. 

Austin Cindric poses with the Veterans Day Classic trophy in Victory Lane!