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Written by MC2 Leticia Fritzsche, Special to the Navy Compass   
Friday, 05 September 2008
FONTANA, Calif. — The Navy NASCAR team celebrated Labor Day weekend at the Auto Club Speedway Aug. 30, prior to the Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500.
The Navy sponsored car served as an attraction for the Sailors who attended the event.  The Yellow Ribbon Team, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring military members, gave out 1,000 complimentary tickets to Sailors, giving them a chance to attend the event and meet Navy team driver Brad Keselowski. 
"I'm a big fan and I am proud of the military," said Keselowski, the driver of number 88, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS.  He is currently ranked second in the NASCAR Nationwide Series point standings after scoring his second- career win recently at Bristol.  "Being here for the Sailors makes it all worth it.  It is an honor to represent the Navy’s race team.”
This is Keselowski’s first full year in the circuit and is currently the highest-ranked Nationwide Series-only driver, showing the Navy colors around the country.  He also participated in the reenlistment of Construction Electrician Senior Chief (SCW) John R. Guiliano of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, an 18 year Navy Sailor.  The re-enlistment took place at the Fan Zone. 

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“I am greatly ecstatic to have this opportunity, it means the world to me,” said Guiliano as he prepared to take the oath.
Keselowski delivered the oath to Guiliano before his family and a small crowd.  There were cheers and congratulations to the Navy’s newly re-enlisted person.  After the oath, Guiliano recalled his time in service. 
“I’ve been at different places during my career,” said Guiliano, “I’d say my best tour was when I was molding young minds to become Sailors at (NMCB) 5,” 
Guiliano has been a long time fan of NASCAR and has followed the Navy Race Team for four years.  Having his team’s driver re-enlist him was a dream.  As for Keselowski, this was a way for him to express his thanks to the senior chief for his service.
Festivities at the Fan Zone included live musical entertainment, stunt shows, a variety of food, and an opportunity for sailors to visit the Panasonic Hospitality Suite which furnished several large screen televisions featuring the latest movies available on Blue Ray, and cool ventilation sponsored in part by the Yellow Ribbon Team in conjunction with the Navy.

 
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