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Hunting with Heroes We are a 501C3 non-profit organization that supports Veterans through patriotism and Outdoor Pursuits

Hunting with Heroes is a non-profit organization that was founded in Lakota, Iowa by Jason and Bernard Becker in 2011. In its 12th year, the successes of this organization have been made possible through the generous support of the people of Lakota, Buffalo Center, Rake, Thompson, Ledyard, Algona and Bancroft, Iowa.

09/15/2026

We have been the fortunate recipient of many great, and sometimes unexpected partners- and VT’s 3D prints are a perfect example of both. If you were ever going to add a replica car to your collection- I can’t imagine a better opportunity.

Last Chance for 2026 Salute to Veterans Sheet Metal!All- Our Apologies- we have been told by multiple people that the wa...
09/14/2026

Last Chance for 2026 Salute to Veterans Sheet Metal!

All- Our Apologies- we have been told by multiple people that the way the sheet metal online auction was executed (fund raiser), that people were not able to see the bids etc. We also wrote Sunday the 14th instead of Monday the 14th on the Post- which confused everyone.

As such- we will close the bidding on Wednesday Sept 16th at 9 PM Central time to give those that did not have a chance to bid an opportunity. Comment on the photo of the car you want to bid on. The descriptions hold the current hi-bidders. Also- we can do confidential bids through direct messages to us!

Don’t miss your chance to get Salute to Vets Sheet Metal!!!
09/12/2026

Don’t miss your chance to get Salute to Vets Sheet Metal!!!

Salute to Veterans Panel Auction Starts NOW!! We are ready to cut the sheet metal loose from this year's Sport Mod and ...
09/10/2026

Salute to Veterans Panel Auction Starts NOW!! We are ready to cut the sheet metal loose from this year's Sport Mod and Modified Classes of Salute to Veterans Cars. Each driver will have a different timing for availability after supernationals.

Available will be entire sides from Owen Barnhill, Cole Czarneski, Chaz Baca, W***y Kirk, Mike Smith, and Josh Appel. Please Bid directly on the Photo of Each Car in this post! Bids will go on until Sunday, Sept 14th at 10 PM Central Time. Pickup to be arranged with Drivers (We can put you in contact), and shipping will be extra. All proceeds go back to supporting Veteran Events in 2026! Bids start at $150 Per Side

IMCA Racing
IMCA.tv
Boone Speedway
Performance Bodies
Sybesma Graphics
Myers
Rush Race Gear by Austin Witt
Owen Barnhill racing
Cole Czarneski
Chaz Baca Racing
Appel Racing
Smith Racing
W***y Kirk Racing Team
Clay County Fair Speedway
Kossuth County Speedway

09/05/2026

Today we get to talk about the Competitive, Unique, Talented, Funny, Racer and Sportsman- Mr. Dylan Nelson. We have enjoyed getting to know him and his family through this process, and have really enjoyed spending time with him- even when he is grumpy if he didn't win that night 🙂

In the last two years, there have been few drivers that have surprised us more than Dylan. Of course, he has won a ton of Races, and is one of the all-time leaders in Salute to Veterans Race Wins, but he also has created a special connection to our Veterans- both on and off of the track.

As we have shared before, Dylan is one of the only Drivers we have gotten to know well that is both a racer and a hunter, and Dylan shared the fields with our combat wounded vets last year, and plans to this year as well. Along with that, he has had the two of "outdoors" related themes we have ever done for Wraps. (BTW- He's an equally good shooter as he is a driver!) Oh- and how could we forget that he won the Super Nats last year in his Salute to Veterans Wrap.

Big thanks to Dylan and his team for all they have done to drive our charity and the Salute to Veterans Tour Forward! We love the wrap, the look and the connection we have built! Oh- and who could forget the "random rooster" on the back of the last two year's wraps?

IMCA Racing
IMCA.tv
Performance Bodies
Boone Speedway
Rush Race Gear by Austin Witt
Myers
Clay County Fair Speedway
Kossuth County Speedway
Sybesma Graphics

09/03/2026

Tonight we highlight an incredible driver and individual whose entire family, and dare we say, state was behind his efforts during the Salute to Veterans tour- Cole Czarneski. Cole proudly represented the 115th Fighter Wing from the Wisconsin Air National Guard, and did it in fashion this summer. Cole's runaway victory to kick off the tour at the Clay County Fair Speedway this year is arguably the most dominant win by a modified driver in any Salute to Veterans Tour race in history.

Getting to know Cole, his family, and friends was a true honor this summer. Aside from the Squirrel surprise in his video- (Get your Merch at SuperNationals Featuring the Flying Squirrel), our favorite thing was getting to know him, his grandma, his grandfather, and his fans throughout the tour. The kid can clearly wheel a car, but it was his offer to continue supporting the tour as a racer as well as a fundraiser in the future that shows his true colors. This is a name you are gonna want to follow- he's gonna do big things and we couldn't have appreciated his efforts more! Look for this beautiful car to be gracing more victory lanes at a racetrack near you!

Performance Bodies
IMCA Racing
IMCA.tv
Kossuth County Speedway
Boone Speedway
Rush Race Gear by Austin Witt
Myers

08/27/2026

Today we recognize one of our 2026 Modified Drivers, Chaz Baca Racing. As many of you know, Chaz was the first driver selection that was made this year, and they had to hold the news under their hats for months! Chaz lived up to all of the hype of a multiple time National Champion, and perennial front runner throughout the tour and in the weeks after the tour. Drivers like Chaz always intrigue us, as they have a lot of irons in the fire, truly care about their racing craft, and yet, are 100% dedicated to the event, the leadup, and the tour/all that goes with it.
We joked throughout the tour that asking Chaz to be a part of the tour actually meant that we were asking Chaz and Taylor both. All kidding aside, Taylor showed an interest, passion, and engagement that was contagious, even bringing cool new ideas to the tour such as having dedicated Salute To Veterans Parking areas after the races, and a post tour wrap up party in Boone. While we were definitely ready for a break on wrap designs and edits with Taylor, the truth is that the tour and Chaz's wrap were better thanks to Taylor.
Speaking of the wrap- we loved his Army vs Navy wrap, which is a first of its kind Having West Point/Army on one side and the Naval Academy/Navy on the other was a very appealing look, and frankly, the hardest part of doing this wrap was determining which side was best!
On the track for the tour- Chaz gave us some of the best moments of the tour with his competitiveness, attention to detail, and overall engagement in the event that he and Taylor showed. We are incredibly thankful for their participation, fund raising, creativity, and commitment in 2026- and can't wait to see how they wrap up the season- Good things are coming!

IMCA Racing
IMCA.tv
Performance Bodies
Boone Speedway
Clay County Fair Speedway
Kossuth County Speedway
Rush Race Gear by Austin Witt
Myers
Sybesma Graphics

08/24/2026

Tonight we recognize Mike Smith from Smith Racing, one of our Sport Mod Drivers for the 2026 Salute to Veterans Tour.

Over the last handful of years, we have been incredibly blessed to get to know the entire Smith Family through the Salute to Vets tour, and we have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Mike better and better each year. Of course, you don't need to be a genius to understand that the Smith Family are great racers, and each year that goes by, Mike shows that he is one of the best young talents out there. We said it when he drove a hobby stock wrap, but we are just waiting for Mike to get a nickname- he's that good!

Not only is Mike one of the all-time winningest Salute to Veterans drivers, but he and his family, year after year, continue to go above and beyond for our charity and tour. The Smith family is a great example of a group that care deeply about the mission, and whether they are a wrapped driver or not- they always try to help us fundraise. Mike also has 2 of the top 3 most watched driver unveils of all time- with Mike pulling the farm implement with his car at the very top of our personal list of favorites!

With regards to Mike's wrap- we love the Black and Gold, as well as the connection to MARSOC- the Marine Special Operations Command. Mike basically said "Do whatever you would like" when it came to his wrap. On that topic- it is "like father, like son", as David famously told us to "Surprise" him when we wrapped his car, and not until he pulled it out of the wrap packaging did he know what we had done.

In conclusion, we can't thank Mike and his entire family for their connection to our charity, and the years of support you have shown!

08/23/2026

Nathan DeRagon Racing is the next driver we are featuring from this year's Salute to Veterans Tour. Nathan, an Air Force Veteran and very accomplished racer, was definitely on our radar, but when his "army" of followers jumped up and down about his nomination, it was clear that he was a guy we had to give a good hard look at! After our first call with him when he shared his dream to race in Iowa, and that he was going to be hauling out on an open trailer, it was a wrap! We loved his wrap theme that features Air Force history connecting Arizona to the "fighting tigers"- especially since Nathan is from Arizona and was in the Air Force.

As we talked about during pre-race in Algona, Nathan has been a real pleasure to get to know through 2026. Nathan is the one man show running a small team with Big Dreams. With a big assist from MOMTV, Nathan worked his way through the state of Iowa and picked up some wins and great finishes in 2026! Big shout out to Chaz Baca Racing for their help with Nathan this summer, and for giving them a great home away from home that beats the heck out of an AIRBNB for the summer! We like to think that Kossuth County Speedway ended up being his home track in Iowa!

In the end, we had a great time with Nathan this week, and truly appreciate the time, effort and attention he paid to making sure he did everything to support the tour, and promote the tour this summer. We love having Veteran drivers, and know that Nathan's engagement in our events this summer have resulted in a lot of new eyeballs on the Salute to Veterans Tour. Thanks to Pixel Boss Productions for the video content!

IMCA Racing
IMCA.tv
Performance Bodies
Myers
Rush Race Gear by Austin Witt
Boone Speedway
Clay County Fair Speedway

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