DVEN and Rally4Vets hosted the 4th Annual Top Dog Championship at Summit Point Motorsports Park in West Virginia on October 12th. It was a picture-perfect race day, with sunny skies and a high of 75 degrees, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown.
A total of 84 veteran and active-duty drivers hit the track to compete for Top Dog honors and promote veteran suicide awareness.
Final Team Standings:
The Air Force soared to victory with a total of 560 points. Despite an impressive effort, the Army finished just behind at 540 points, even after clinching the post-race trivia contest bonus. The Marines followed closely with 440 points, securing third place.
Here’s how all the teams fared:
1st Place: Air Force – 560 points (20 drivers)
2nd Place: Army – 540 points (22 drivers)
3rd Place: Marine Corps – 440 points (15 drivers)
4th Place: Navy – 300 points (15 drivers)
5th Place: Coast Guard - 130 points (5 drivers)
6th Place: Space Force – 50 points (1 driver)
7th Place: National Guard – 30 points (1 driver)
Individual Highlights:
The overall fastest driver was once again Danny Kao of the Air Force, dominating the course in his Porsche 911.
Top Dog Winners:
Twenty-one drivers earned the coveted Top Dog title by winning their class. These champions came from both Novice and Experienced classes:
Army: 6 winners
Air Force: 5 winners
Marine Corps: 5 winners
Navy: 3 winners
Space Force: 1 winner
Coast Guard: 1 winner
Cars, Cars, Cars
Porsches were the most popular cars on the track this year, with 15 entries, followed by Ford (10), BMW (8), Subaru (8), Honda (6), VW (5), and Mini Cooper (4). A McLaren graced the track, adding a touch of exotic flair.
Our Drivers
We had 30 seasoned drivers and 55 drivers in the novice class.
SR2 and SR3 classes were the most competitive classes, with 12 and 19 drivers, respectively.
Top Dog Trophy Presentation
We will recognize the Air Force’s triumph on January 20, 2025, at the Military Inaugural Ball, to be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown. The presentation will honor the dedication and skill of all participants who made the 2024 Top Dog Championships an unforgettable event. [Details on the Military Inaugural Ball are at www.rally4vets.com/inauguralball.]
Thank You to All Participants and Sponsors
We want to thank every driver who participated in the 4th Annual Top Dog Championship. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and support for veteran suicide awareness made this event unforgettable. A special thanks to our sponsors, whose generous contributions made the day possible.
We’d also like to remind everyone to check in on their buddies. Sometimes, a simple phone call or text can make all the difference. Together, we can save lives.
Mark your calendars for next year’s Top Dog Championship [October 11-12, 2025]. We can’t wait to see you back on the track!
Hooah!
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