Jack Daniel's Racing honours Australian soldiers

Jack Daniel's Racing’s Todd Kelly took time out to visit the troops of the Second Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) and B Squadron of the 3rd and 4th Cavalry Regiments at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.

Todd spent time with the soldiers, learning about their recent experiences in operations in Afghanistan and to see first hand the teamwork and mateship that are essential in such an intense environment.

The soldiers were delighted to show off the range of armoury used in conflicts as well as giving Todd a close up look at the Australian-built Bushmaster troop carrying vehicles.

The soldiers of 2RAR, (one of three infantry battalions based at Lavarack) returned from Afghanistan early this year after achieving several tactical, operational and strategic objectives in their 8-month deployment.

Sadly, they lost two of their comrades, Private Mathew, “Matty” Lambert and Lance Corporal Luke “Gav” Gavin who were killed during operations.

As a tribute to both soldiers, Todd’s Jack Daniel's Racing Commodore will carry their names on the rear windscreen.

“It’s very sad to hear the news that they lost a couple of soldiers over there and everyone feels for them.

It will be a fantastic tribute to put the two soldiers names on the car.

I will certainly be driving with pride.”

The Jack Daniels team also recently visited Robertson barracks near Darwin to meet troops.