NASCAR community rallies to aid, support Hurricane Helene victims
Members and teams from the NASCAR community are joining to help those suffering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
The storm devastated much of western North Carolina, flooding towns and destroying homes and roadways in its path.
To aid, multiple entities from the racing faction are coming together to collect donations or volunteer their efforts to help those in need.
That includes Greg Biffle. Named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023, Biffle took to the air over the weekend in attempts to help rescue stranded families and deliver supplies to the area.
Below is a list of ongoing efforts to continue helping those reeling:
The NASCAR Foundation
- For NASCAR fans interested in making a financial contribution, The NASCAR Foundation is accepting donations to support the American Red Cross in its disaster relief efforts. Donations can be made by visiting https://www.nascarfoundation.org/helene.
Joe Gibbs Racing
- Utilizing its helicopter to get supplies to those in western North Carolina.
- Donations can be dropped off at JGR: Water, tarps, non-perishable food (boxed).
- Drop-off times are Oct. 1 from 7-10 a.m. ET at 13415 Reese Blvd W, Huntersville, NC 28078.
Hendrick Motorsports
- Hendrick Motorsports its helicopter to get supplies to those in western North Carolina.
23XI Racing
- Team co-owner Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing are donating $1 million to relief efforts, contributing $500,000 each toward the NC Disaster Relief Fund and the Second Harvest of Metrolina.
Greg Biffle
- Utilizing personal helicopter to get supplies to those in western North Carolina.
- His Venmo account is accepting donations to pay for fuel and supplies that are being delivered.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
- NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway will host an all-day (9 a.m.-9 p.m. ET) food/supply donation drive at CMS on Wednesday, Oct. 2 to aid relief efforts in Western North Carolina. The initiative is asking for donations of priority items (non-perishable food, water, diapers, wipes). Donations will be received by Wilkes County officials and transported to neighboring, affected counties in conjunction with Samaritan’s Purse on Thursday.
- Opening campgrounds for evacuees seeking refuge.
- Parking lots open for Duke Energy.
Darlington Raceway
- Purchasing supplies through Darlington Shares funds and getting them delivered through one of its Chamber of Commerce Partnerships.
Kaulig Racing
- Accepting donations, and if you want to help and live near the shop (105 Austin Lane, Welcome, NC 27374), please stop by with water, boxed non-perishable food items, tarps and other supplies.
- Carl Edwards is assisting in this effort.
Bristol Motor Speedway
- Opening campgrounds at 6 p.m. ET Friday for evacuees seeking refuge.
- Postponed NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race for this weekend.
- In further support of the recovery efforts, North Wilkesboro Speedway will host a hurricane relief drive and serve as a collection site for the following: Non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, mops, buckets, gloves, bottled water, batteries, portable chargers, hygiene items, diapers and wipes, baby formula.
- Donations can be dropped off at North Wilkesboro Speedway (381 Speedway Ln, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 6. Items will be distributed through Wilkes County Emergency Management and Samaritan’s Purse to communities in need.
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