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Empire Racing LLC #82 and American Heroes Racing honor fallen Talladega native Stephen J. White — at Talladega Superspeedway.

Empire Racing and American Heroes honor one of Talladega’s own fallen American Heroes — at Talladega Superspeedway.

The family members of SFC Stephen J. White at Talladega Superspeedway ARCA garage area.

Were here in Talledaga.

It’s going to be an amazing my day my friends!!! Cheer on the Empire Racing/American Heroes Racing #82 tonight in the ARCA 250!!! SFC White’s family will be arriving at the track around 10 for a meet and greet with Sean Corr and the Empire Racing team. Then returning tonight to cheer on the 82 push towards the front!!!

This will be a big weekend in Talladega folks, our sister team will be racing in honour of fallen hero and Talladega native; Sergeant First Class Stephen J. White. SFC White, 39, father of seven children, was killed in the Iraq war on January 5, 2006 while on his fifth tour of duty after 20 years of military service. White was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, and 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Hood, Texas. We will be hosting 26 family members and will be presenting the hood to the family after the race.

New American Heroes Racing product available. We will be selling the one with the regular logo with the flag background!

Be on the lookout for a press release in the near future on what’s in store for American Heroes on the racing side of things!!! Some EXCITING stuff in the works! Hoping to make a press release by the end of next week!!! All I can say is, top notch team, Rousch Yates powerplants, talented up and coming driver, and IN CAR CAMERAS!!!

Also a huge opportunity for our veterans is just around the corner, helping them transition from military life to civillian life!!! Look for that announcement soon as well!!!

I’m working hard at it, the key pieces are falling into place, and I am truly excited about the opportunities that we have in front of us!!!

(The American Flag Flies Because..)


Today is Vietnam Veterans Day. These brave men and women didn’t come home to parades, ceremonies, and parties. Their homecoming wasn’t very memorable, more so one that negatively impacted many of them as badly as the battles they had just left! As your our and about today, say a prayer for all of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation in Vietnam or due to injuries sustained from Vietnam. If you see a Vet today, shake their hand and say thank you, and if you shake the hand of a Vietnam Vet, it’s not too late to say “Welcome Home!”

I had an encounter with a Vietnam Vet on the way to Daytona with the American Heroes car. He was amazed by the car and what our mission is with it. After we shook hands and I thanked him for his service in Vietnam, he simply said “Nobody ever did anything like this for us”, I smiled and replied “We did” and pointed at the car! Needless to say it was a waterworks moment for both of us!!!

Growing up an “Army Brat”, I have had the honor of having MANY Vietnam Vets as extended members of the family. (As well as Vets from about every war and conflict for that matter.) Perhaps that’s where my passion to serve in the military came from, as well as all of this pride in our country. My Dad (MSG ret.) John Birmingham, is a Vietnam Vet that retired with a chest FULL of ribbons and awards, and has always been extremely humble about that fact. Dad, I am so proud of your military career and service to our country. Thank you for all you have done for the US Army, our Country, and the great people of the State Of Maine throughout your career in the Maine Guard!!! I love you!

John