Published: May 12, 2008

PHOTOS: Racing Heroes Tour comes to Camp Taji

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By Sgt. Jennifer Schweizer

1st Sust. Bde. PAO, in support of MND-B

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Jeremy Mayfield, Erica Enders, Clay Millican and Phil Burkart visit with sunny Camp Taji to sign autographs and meet with Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers and civilians during the Racing Heroes Tour here May 10. "I didn't have to come here for any sponsor or publicity," said Mayfield. "I wanted to come here and see Soldiers - to see and experience what you guys do every day. It has been an experience of a lifetime and I am glad to have done it."

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Sgt. Christopher McQueen, a Cameron, Miss., native, shakes hands with Phil Burkart, an NHRA Division 1 Alcohol Funny Car driver, here May 10. "I was really amazed and impressed with how friendly they were," said McQueen. McQueen serves as the noncommissioned officer in charge for the woodshop for the Special Troops Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, in support of Multi-National Division - Baghdad.