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El Paso's First Sergeant Glenn L. Harris to be Honored at NASCAR Race

KVIA•Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 6:46 PM•Armando Ramirez

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During the Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, First Sergeant Glenn L. Harris, a fallen soldier from El Paso, will be honored as part of NASCAR's 600 Miles of Remembrance program. This initiative recognizes fallen service members by having each car in the race display their names on the windshield headers. The No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota Camry XSE, driven by John Hunter Nemechek, will carry Harris's name. First Sergeant Harris served 16 years in the Army and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for his bravery during Operation Black Hawk Down. He tragically drowned during a training exercise in 1994, putting others' lives before his own. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Key Details: • Coca-Cola 600 race takes place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. • First Sergeant Harris's name will be displayed on the No. 42 car driven by John Hunter Nemechek. • Harris served in the Army for 16 years and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal.

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