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**NOTPAID4** · 12-27-2011, 02:54 PM

I just heard about this from Storm Rider and looked up information on it on their website.

I just signed up for FREE TICKETS!

Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration 2012

Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:00am

More than 216,000 North Carolina residents served in Vietnam, and some 1,600 made the ultimate sacrifice in that war. Now, the USO of North Carolina and Charlotte Motor Speedway, with support from the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, will honor their service with an incredible Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration on March 31 for the military members and their friends and families.
Vietnam veterans never received the type of homecoming celebration that today's troops receive as they return from service. To honor those who served and the military members who returned from combat, the USO of North Carolina is holding a long, overdue homecoming celebration. Hosted by the USO of North Carolina and Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration 2012 is set to be an unforgettable experience featuring live entertainment, displays and demonstrations, military salutes, and much more!
Veteran Service Organizations will be on-site to assist veterans. Please bring your DD Form 214 so they can help, if needed.
Reserve your FREE ticket now!

**Storm Rider** · 12-27-2011, 08:43 PM

I am going. It is a much overdo tribute. From one vet to another, "Thank You !!!".

**BulldogsRT** · 12-31-2011, 06:29 PM

If we have moved to TN by then we will be there.....Semper Fi

**NOTPAID4** · 02-03-2012, 05:07 PM

Well I guess it IS OFFICIAL now as I received my tickets to the Viet Nam Veteran Tribute @ Charlotte Motor Speedway. Looking forward to this.
Hoping Tee will be able to go with me; she now scheduled for her second foot operation on March 14th. Hoping she'll be able to get around ok.Here are what my tickets look like.

**AWE Daniel** · 02-03-2012, 05:26 PM

Looks like fun!

**Storm Rider** · 02-04-2012, 10:11 AM

Can't wait for my tickets to arrive.

**NOTPAID4** · 02-04-2012, 02:06 PM

Stopped there today and got some EXTRAS, just in Case!

**NOTPAID4** · 03-28-2012, 10:29 AM

BUMP ~ This event is THIS SATURDAY! Looking forward to this!

**NOTPAID4** · 03-30-2012, 12:58 PM

Just got this email from the Speedway about the Viet Nam Homecoming.

I'm looking forward to this!

Gates open to fans at 9 a.m. and opening ceremonies begin at 10:00 a.m. Tickets left at will call will be available at the gate 4 ticket booth the day of the event. Event maps, parking information and directions are available online at http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/welcomehome. The first 4,500 Veterans to arrive will receive a free lunch complementary of Golden Corral. Lunch vouchers will be available for pickup at the USO-NC mobile unit located on pit road. The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday.
Merchandise will be available for purchase on-site as well as http://www.gospeedwayworld.com/site/index.cfm.
From Charlotte, N.C. (South) or Points South
• Hwy 29 North/Tryon Street/Concord Boulevard
• Follow designated parking directions. There will be abundant handicapped parking available.
From Greensboro, N.C.
• I-85 South to Exit 52 (Poplar Tent Road).
• Left onto Poplar Tent Road.
• Right onto Hwy 29 South/Concord Boulevard.
• Follow designated parking directions. There will be abundant handicapped parking available.
From Concord, N.C.
• Hwy 29 South/Concord Boulevard.
• Follow designated parking directions. There will be abundant handicapped parking available.

Additional Traffic Hints:
Charlotte Motor Speedway officials recommend Vietnam Homecoming Celebration attendees utilize U.S. 29 and N.C. 49 to enter/exit the speedway area and urge motorists to avoid Interstate 85/Exit 49 and Bruton Smith Boulevard during the event.

**NOTPAID4** · 03-30-2012, 01:01 PM

Found my original shirt and gonna wear it..... sortha... way to small NOW, I'll just wear a T shirt underneath... ~LOL~

Finally this is HAPPENING TOMORROW!