Rahals launch Indy 500 military charity program

11/11/2024 04:19 PM

Courtney and Graham Rahal have deployed a new charity fundraising initiative involving the 2025 Indianapolis 500 and the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's No. 15 Honda entry to support the Turns For Troops program.

Dubbed "Ride with Rahal," donations of $50 or more to the Turns For Troops effort will place the donor's chosen name on Rahal's car next May for the 109th running of the Indy 500. With Turns For Troops, which has seen RLL sponsor United Rentals commit $50 for each lap Rahal completed since 2016 and generated more than $2 million, the funding is applied to "provide veteran scholarships, virtual reality therapy for PTSD treatment, physical rehabilitation, and medical devices like the iBot powered wheelchair and the SoldierSuit for our military veterans" through SoldierStrong.org.

The endeavor found at RidingWithRahal.com goes through April 4, 2025.

"I’m extremely excited to keep our commitment to our veterans going as we move forward into 2025 and continue to grow our support in Turns For Troops," Graham said.

"I think 'Riding with Rahal' is a great initiative for the month of May and Memorial Day weekend. I’m very excited to see all the names that we get on the United Rentals car. I believe we can do a lot together to help our veterans – and many here in this country need our support. I’m very proud of what United Rentals is doing and everything that we at the Graham and Courtney Rahal Foundation have done to continue to give back to our nation's heroes. I think 'Riding with Rahal' is a great initiative to keep it growing."