Two race cars that carried Texas A&M University onto national stages during America’s 250th anniversary summer will travel to College Station on Nov. 14, giving Aggie fans an opportunity to see the cars up close and pre-order collectible die-cast replicas.
The Meyer Shank Racing No. 60 Honda, driven by Indianapolis 500 champion Felix Rosenqvist at the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., and the Haas Factory Team No. 41 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Cole Custer in a tribute to former President George H.W. Bush at NASCAR’s inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado, will be displayed at the Aggie Fan Zone before the football game against Tennessee at Kyle Field.
The event, “Fueling a Force for Good: Honoring Service. Celebrating Freedom,” brings together two patriotic race cars that celebrated America’s 250th anniversary and Texas A&M’s 150-year legacy of public service.
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Texas A&M’s IndyCar partnership produced one of the season’s most memorable moments when Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in the race’s history, with the university’s branding prominently displayed on his helmet, firesuit and car. Later that summer, the Freedom 250 car carried Texas A&M’s message of “Together We Stand As A Force For Good” through the nation’s capital before millions of Fox television viewers. The race weekend also featured the national debut of the university’s new brand anthem, featuring former student and Grammy Award-winning artist Lyle Lovett.
The No. 41 NASCAR car commemorated Bush’s legacy of service during the Navy’s 250th anniversary year. Its distinctive patriotic design was also selected for inclusion in the NASCAR 26 video game.
“Motorsports has given Texas A&M an extraordinary opportunity to introduce our university to millions of Americans in moments that are memorable and authentically connected to who we are,” said Ethan Braden, vice president and chief marketing and communications officer. “These partnerships are about more than racing. They’re about sharing our story, celebrating service and innovation, and creating connections that extend well beyond race day. Bringing these cars to campus gives Aggies another chance to be part of that story.”
Fans can experience the cars and take home collectibles
Fans can see both cars and drivers’ firesuits up close and receive free commemorative posters and postcards, with a limited number of hats and other racing collectibles available as special giveaways. Die-cast replicas featuring authentic paint schemes from Texas A&M’s 2026 motorsports season will be available for pre-order at the Fan Zone and through the 12th Man Shop.
The Bush tribute car will also be displayed outside the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Friday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Replicas will be available for pre-order through the Bush Library and Store website, with a portion of proceeds supporting the President George H.W. Bush Memorial Scholarship.
The display celebrates a memorable season as Texas A&M looks ahead to continued motorsports participation in 2027.
Both cars will be on display at the Aggie Fan Zone beginning three and a half hours before kickoff.
