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Air Force Victorious at Top Dog 2024 – Speed Meets Purpose

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 79 veteran and active-duty drivers hit the track to compete for Top Dog honors and promote veteran suicide awareness.

A group photo of the 2024 Top Dog Championship participants.

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: Space Force – 50 points (1 driver)

  • 6th 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. 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).


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:

  • Air Force: 5 winners

  • Army: 6 winners

  • Marine Corps: 5 winners

  • Navy: 3 winners

  • Space Force: 1 winner

  • Coast Guard: 1 winner


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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