WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 17: U.S. President Barack Obama (R), stands with NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart (L) during an event on the South Lawn, April 17, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart to honor his championship season. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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President Obama used Loop Data to tout Tony Stewart’s championship victory
President Obama praises NASCAR drivers and the industry for supporting our troops
Tony Stewart says President Obama’s willingness to have fun with NASCAR’s champion’s visit makes it special
Tony Stewart says NASCAR’s initiative for patriotism is important for the sport and the President
Tony Stewart says the White House experience is unique for the Chase drivers as a group
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says it was a special honor to meet the President at the White House
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Chevrolet sits on display at the White House with a NASCAR Unites – An American Salute paint scheme on April 9, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
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The NASCAR Unites program was announced over the weekend with Dale Earnhardt Jr’s #88 patriotic paint scheme sitting at The White house for the 134th annual Easter Egg Roll where over 30,000 people had a chance to see the car. This program is to celebrate America and support military families with these slick paint schemes and more.