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Photos: Daniel Suárez, Travis Mack visit U.S. Coast Guard forces

By Sean Montgomery | Published: April 20, 2022 14

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Trackhouse Racing No. 99 Chevrolet driver Daniel Suárez and crew chief Travis Mack travelled to U.S. Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach to train and learn more about armed forces, as part of Charlotte Motor Speedway's annual Mission 600 campaign. Scroll through to see some of the photos from their visit.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez and crew chief Travis Mack are debriefed by U.S. Coast Guard forces.

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Senior Chief Boatswain Mate Jason Miller led the group through informational sessions and gave a tour of the station.

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Wrightsville Beach is one of the many U.S. Coast Guard stations across the world, servicing domestic and international waters.

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Civilian volunteers are able to supplement active duty forces by volunteering to fill dispatch and other important roles.

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Civilian volunteers are able to supplement active duty forces by volunteering to fill dispatch and other important roles.

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Suárez was able to drive a 45-foot RBM (Response Boat -- Medium) during his visit.

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A view of Suárez driving the boat.

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A view of Suárez driving the boat.

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A wide view of Suárez driving the boat.

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As part of the training, Suárez throws a tow line to a beached boat to rescue it from shallow water.

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The tow line thrown out to the boat in distress.

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Suárez dices through the water.

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Mission 600 is an annual campaign spearheaded by Charlotte Motor Speedway leading up the Coca-Cola 600. For more information and tickets to the race, visit CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com.