AJ Foyt Racing welcomes back long-time sponsor ABC Supply to the NTT IndyCar Series as they launched the Homes For Our Troops No.11 ABC Supply AJ Foyt Racing car that JR Hildebrand will compete in the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge with on Sunday, May 29.
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans to enable them to rebuild their lives, will be gifted the design of the Indy car by its sponsor, ABC Supply, to bring awareness to their mission. ABC Supply will also match all donations made to HFOT — up to $1 million total — from Saturday, May 21, through Monday, May 30.
HFOT President and CEO Tom Landwermeyer commented saying:
“We are thrilled ABC Supply is choosing to spotlight Homes For Our Troops through this initiative. “In addition to generating revenue, it will raise much needed awareness about our mission. ABC Supply has been a tremendous partner and we are grateful for their commitment to our mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives.”
ABC Supply Co. Inc., the nation’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and other select exterior building products, has been a multimillion-dollar supporter of HFOT since 2020 and this year is no exception.
Mike Jost, chief operating officer of ABC Supply commented saying:
We couldn’t be more excited to be back at the Indy 500 with AJ Foyt Racing and raise awareness forour friends at Homes For Our Troops. “HFOT is an incredible organization and we’re honored to play a part in bringing more attention to the great work they do.
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and team owner AJ Foyt says:
I think the fans will love it, and I think the fans will be so happy to see the American flag — especiallywith our team. “I would like to thank ABC Supply for supporting Homes For Our Troops. It’s great.
J.R Hildebrand, driver of the No.11 Homes For Our Troops ABC Supply Chevrolet commented saying:
To support this organization at the Speedway, bring attention to Veterans and some of the challenges that they face, and to highlight the things that people and organizations like Homes For Our Troops are doing to give them opportunities to better their lives is such a special thing to be able to be a part of,”