Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) has rolled out a new-look Patriot Partners program that allows race fans the opportunity to send service men and women to the premier NASCAR events at the iconic 1.5-mile superspeedway, including the inaugural Bank of America ROVAL 400 on September 30.

First launched in 2012 as "Salute the Troops," the Patriot Partners program now allows fans to donate any amount that they wish by simply rounding their ticket purchase up to the nearest dollar or making a donation of any dollar amount.

For every $25 raised, CMS will purchase discounted tickets to be distributed to troops and their family members through the speedway's partner, USO of North Carolina. Donations can be made by calling the speedway's ticket office at 800/455-FANS (3267).

In addition to race fans donating to the Patriot Partners program, interested corporate partners and businesses can join the cause and purchase a block of tickets. Already in 2018, partners like Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Bojangles', FK Rod Ends, the Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority helped provide more than 4,300 tickets to troops and their families coming to CMS.

In related news, NASCAR has announced that Goodyear will make wet weather tires available for the Bank of America ROVAL 400, should inclement weather occur. Unlike standard dry tires, wet weather tires have tread pattern designed to redirect moisture and provide grip in challenging conditions.