Speedway Children’s Charities Opportunities During 2026 Pennzoil 400 Weekend

 

• A 50/50 raffle runs throughout the NASCAR weekend, where half of the total jackpot will be awarded to a winner and the other half will fund local children's charitable programs.
• The Vegas LargeCar Invitational features custom semi-trucks on display in the Fan Zone with free admission; attendees can enjoy photo opportunities and participate in raffles and merchandise sales supporting SCC.
• The SCC Live Auction takes place Sunday morning at the Draft Bar, allowing fans to bid on exclusive racing memorabilia and experiences while enjoying refreshments and a Q&A session with NASCAR drivers.

During the Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube weekend, March 13–15, the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities invites fans, local businesses, and partners to get involved while supporting children and families in need throughout Southern Nevada. SCC offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities and fan-focused activities that allow participants to give back while enjoying the excitement of NASCAR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

 

50/50 Raffle Friday
March 13 – Sunday, March 15

 

SCC volunteers will be selling tickets for the popular 50/50 Raffle throughout NASCAR Weekend. Fifty percent of the total jackpot will go to one lucky winner, while the remaining 50 percent will directly benefit local children with medical, social, financial and educational needs.

 

Fans can purchase tickets at the SCC pop-up tent located before the main gate, at pink kiosks and at various locations around the speedway. Look for volunteers in bright pink shirts and aprons, and for added convenience, fans can also enter by scanning the official raffle QR code.

 

The grand prize winner will be announced on Sunday, March 15, following the Pennzoil 400. Winners do not need to be present to claim their prize.

 

Vegas LargeCar Invitational Friday
March 13 – Sunday, March 15
Fan Zone at LVMS

 

Custom semi-trucks from across the country will be on display in the Fan Zone during the Pennzoil 400 weekend. Admission is free for fans, who can take photos, enjoy the trucks, and participate in multiple raffle opportunities, all supporting SCC programs that provide critical services for children, including shelter, food, clothing, medical and dental care, and trauma support.

 

In addition to admiring the trucks, attendees can participate in raffles and purchase event T-shirts, with proceeds benefiting SCC. The Invitational will be headquartered at the Nostalgia Street Rods show trailer in the Fan Zone, creating a vibrant hub of activity throughout the weekend.

 

SCC Live Auction Sunday
March 15 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Draft Bar at LVMS

 

Race day kicks off with the SCC Live Auction inside the Draft Bar at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Fans can bid on unique racing memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime experiences while enjoying coffee and pastries in an intimate setting.

 

The event will feature a live Q&A session with NASCAR drivers Chase Briscoe and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., led by NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little.

 

Admission is $20 per adult, and that fee will be credited toward any auction purchases. Guests can access the Draft Bar via Elevator One at Tower One on the Speedway concourse. Proceeds from the Live Auction directly benefit children in need across the region.

 

5 DAYS! Get your tickets to SCC's Live Auction in the Draft Bar @LVMotorSpeedway.https://t.co/kjickNE7oM

SCC, @JamieLittleTV, @chasebriscoe & @StenhouseJr will be waiting to see you! pic.twitter.com/jMypvLuein

— SCC Las Vegas (@scclasvegas) March 10, 2026

 

source: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Media

Win a 2026 Vacation at Dale Jr.'s

Just $10.00 Per Ticket

 

The Dale Jr. Foundation is a charity dedicated to giving underprivileged individuals with a focus on youth, the resources to improve their confidence and education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals, having raised more than $11 million since its inception.

 

The Dale Jr. Foundation has made a monumental impact in the local community since its beginning. TDJF has contributed to more than 300 charities nationally and locally, including The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Blessings in a Backpack, Children’s Hope Alliance, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, FeedNC, and Mooresville Christian Mission.

 

Don’t miss your chance to buy a raffle ticket for an unforgettable getaway - a six (6) night stay at the Earnhardt Family Lakehouse on beautiful Lake Norman, NC, and so much more! Raffle ticket sales begin February 1 at 8:00 AM ET and end March 31 at 11:59 PM ET, with the winner drawn on April 8, 2026. See the below package details to explore everything included in this incredible package and purchase your ticket to support the Dale Jr. Foundation.

 

BUY TICKETS HERE

Ends on March 31, 2026

Drawing Held April 8, 2026

You still have a chance for a six night stay at the Earnhardt Family Lakehouse and so much more!

Purchase your $10 raffle ticket here: https://t.co/C3BQRUmgHW pic.twitter.com/u1uYA9KgPm

— Dale Jr Foundation (@tdjf) March 5, 2026

Package Includes:

• Six (6) Night Stay at the Earnhardt Family Lakehouse on beautiful Lake Norman, NC. House includes 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Large bonus room with Table Tennis, Stand-Up Paddle Boards and In-Ground Pool. Dates: May 20-25, 2026.
• Two (2) VIP JR Motorsports Pit Passes and Two (2) Grand Stand Tickets for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Saturday, May 23, 2026.
• Two (2) Race Tickets for the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
• Two (2) JRM Fan Day autograph session wrist bands for Thursday, May 21, 2026 (includes Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports drivers).
• Two (2) Tickets to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
• Private JR Motorsports Shop Tour
• Eight (8) Races at Trackhouse Motorplex
• $500 in Travel Expenses
• Swag Bag

 

source: Dale Jr. Foundation Media

Phoenix Raceway Charities 50/50 Raffle

2026 NASCAR Spring Weekend 50/50 Raffle

 

Phoenix Raceway Charities’ mission is to accelerate the development of children in Arizona by supporting education, children and families of our military and military veterans, and life enrichment programs for children and families in our community. Phoenix Raceway Charities is a 501(c)(3) donor advised fund under The NASCAR Foundation. 

 

Their 50/50 raffle benefitting Phoenix Raceway Charities is now live! You can buy tickets online or once you're at the track next weekend!

 

Phoenix Raceway 50/50 Raffle

Finish 1st in Phoenix! You could win a cash prize.

 

Enter the 50/50 Raffle now for NASCAR Spring Weekend for your chance to win half the jackpot while supporting Phoenix Raceway Charities!

 

• 10 chances for $20 | 40 chances for $40 | 160 chances for $80
• 312 chances for $100 | 800 chances for $200
• $20 add-on Thursday 3/5 and Friday 3/6 to win merchandise and (2)Saturday Garage and Pit Passes (Winner of add-on will be drawn on Friday at 8:30 PM local time MST)

Draw Date: Monday, March 9, 2026 @ 10 AM (MST)

 

Must be physically present in Arizona at time of purchase. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Raceway Charities, a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund under The NASCAR Foundation.

 

Get your tickets at Phoenix Raceway during race weekend or purchase NOW online. Don’t miss your chance to win big and make a difference!

 

Get your tickets early Click Here

 

LAST YEAR'S NUMBERS

25 March 

• Jackpot $71,815
• Prize $35,905

25 Champ  

• Jackpot $123,710
• Prize $61,855

 

source: NASCAR Media

The NASCAR Foundation 20th Anniversary Pin

Impact the lives of Children in Need today

 

The NASCAR Foundation is a national charity that impacts children’s lives through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. They are dedicated to enhancing the delivery of health and wellness programs and services to children in our racing communities.

 

The Foundation believes every child should have a chance at a healthy life and deserves to get across the finish line.

 

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of The NASCAR Foundation making a difference together with supporters like YOU.

 

 

Help The NASCAR Foundation make children's medical needs their top priority by making a donation today

 

Wear Your Pin with Pride!

Donate Here

 

 

source: NASCAR Foundation Media

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Announces 30th Anniversary Ride Route

The 30th Anniversary Ride will take place from May 1 – May 9, 2026, starting in Sonoma, California, and ending in Charlotte, North Carolina, crossing 11 states in just nine days.

 

Former NASCAR driver and current racing analyst Kyle Petty officially announced the complete route and overnight stops for the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). For the milestone edition, the 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will truly cross the United States, starting in Sonoma, California, on May 1, 2026, and concluding in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 9, 2026.

 

The 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will be book-ended by trips to two iconic Speedway Motorsports (SM) racetracks, Sonoma Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway, and will see Petty lead roughly 150 motorcycles over 3,400 miles across 11 states in just nine days to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions. Since 1995, more than 9,575 riders have logged 13.3 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised more than $23 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

 

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will ride historic Highway 50, the ‘Loneliest Road in America,’ and parts of the original Route 66, both of which are celebrating their Centennial in 2026. The Ride is working closely with America 250 to highlight iconic stops along the way, and contribute to the “Our American Story,” program in which stories of everyday Americans will be recorded for posterity.

 

The Ride will also make stops at the original Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri; tour Elvis Presley’s home and museum Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee; explore the Coker Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee; ride the famous 318-curve and 11-mile Dragon through the Appalachian Mountains; visit Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina; capped off with a trip to Victory Junction before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway.

 

“The reason I am so excited about this year’s Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is because this is our 30th year,” Petty said. “America 250 – the anniversary of our great country’s independence, the 100th anniversary of Highway 50 – the ‘Loneliest Road in America,’ the 100th anniversary of Route 66 – another iconic highway. There is just so much to celebrate this year. The places we are stopping – Bass Pro Shops, Coker Museum, Graceland, riding the Dragon - just like the kid’s book says, ‘Oh the places you’ll go!’ I feel like a kid and I’m ready to do it.”

 

Rutledge Wood, NASCAR Race Mom and Kyle Petty 2014 Carlsbad KPCR
Spectators and Race fans along the 2026 route will have loads of fun! 

 

Spectators and race fans along the 2026 route are encouraged to attend one of the Ride’s nine overnight stops or daily pit stops to greet Petty and the riders, purchase memorabilia, collect autographs and make donations to Victory Junction.

 

The 2008 KPCRAA took us from Traverse City, MI to Savannah, GA, with some incredible stops along the way. We lapped Road America, visited the new Harley-Davidson Museum and even had a talent show! pic.twitter.com/IuEPwjftH5

— KylePettyCharityRide (@KPCharityRide) February 20, 2026

Full 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Schedule:

• Day 1, Friday, May 1 – Sonoma, CA to Ely, NV
• Day 2, Saturday, May 2 – Ely, NV to Moab, UT
• Day 3, Sunday, May 3 – Moab, UT to Colorado Springs, CO
• Day 4, Monday, May 4 – Colorado Springs, CO to Wichita, KS
• Day 5, Tuesday, May 5 – Wichita, KS to Springfield, MO
• Day 6, Wednesday, May 6 – Springfield, MO to Memphis, TN
• Day 7, Thursday, May 7 – Memphis, TN to Chattanooga, TN
• Day 8, Friday, May 8 – Chattanooga, TN to Asheville, NC
• Day 9, Saturday, May 9 – Asheville, NC to Charlotte, NC

The start and end points for the 30th Anniversary Ride also replicates the first route taken by Kyle Petty and friends during the initial Ride in 1995. The first Ride kicked off May 8, 1995, following the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, and wrapped up in Charlotte eight days later.

 

Among the celebrities participating in this milestone 30th Anniversary Ride are NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty; NASCAR Hall of Famer and NASCAR Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth; NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton; former NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer, David Ragan, Ken Schrader, and Kenny Wallace; former Formula 1, Champ Car, and NASCAR driver Max Papis; former IndyCar driver JR Hildebrand; TV personalities Rick Allen and Rutledge Wood; and great-grandson of William A. Davidson, one of the Harley-Davidson founders, VP & Global Brand Ambassador Bill Davidson.

 

Since the inaugural year in 1995, the KPCRAA has had 10 total NASCAR Hall of Fame members and two Landmark Award winners participate in the Ride including: Richard Petty, David Pearson, Terry Labonte, Ray Evernham, Robert Yates, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Herschel McGriff, Donnie Allison, Harry Gant, NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton, and NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France.

“Once you go on the Kyle Petty Charity Ride, you become part of the Charity Ride family,” Petty said. “It’s hard to explain to somebody that doesn’t understand it. We have around 50 people who have gone 20 years or more on this Ride.

 

“This year we have 150 motorcycles going with us, and we still had to turn people away. It is the hardest thing to tell people it didn’t work out for this year’s Ride.” he said. “We tell those people to come back next year, get on the list, and we will look at those people first. We have two doctors and two nurses that go with us, paramedics that follow the bikes, retired Highway Patrol motor officers who act as our Ride Motor Marshals, we have a hotel and luggage team, a media team, Coca-Cola sends a team and truck with products, Harley-Davidson sends a truck and technicians – there are an additional 30+ people that go with us just to make sure we can ride every day. The level of commitment from our team, our valued partners and many volunteers is really something special.”

  

source: Kyle Petty Charity Ride Media

Eiki Koga To Make NASCAR Jr. Late Model Debut

Youngest Japanese Driver With Wilson Motorsports At Madera Speedway

 

Ten-year-old Japanese driver Eiki Koga will make his race debut in the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model  on March 14 at Madera Speedway, supported by Wilson Motorsports, as he begins his journey toward achieving his dream of becoming a NASCAR Cup Series driver.

 

In addition, Eiki has signed as a development driver with Fast Track Racing.

 

Andy Hillenburg, a two-time Daytona winner, will oversee Eiki’s management and guide him on his path to becoming a NASCAR driver.

 

“I’m very excited to take my first step toward becoming a NASCAR driver in the United States with Wilson Motorsports”, stated Eiki. “I would like to sincerely thank all of our sponsors for their support with this race opportunity.”

 

“I am also deeply grateful to Mr. Hojo and Mr. Takahashi of Team Blute, who have supported me in every way since I first started kart racing. Thanks to their continued support, I was given this amazing opportunity.” Eiki Koga

 

“Thank you to everyone for believing in me. I’ll give it my best! Eiki Koga

 

I’m excited to make my Junior Late Model debut this spring!! I get to race 8 times at Madera Speedway in California, my schedule is below! Can’t wait for this new opportunity!!😎💪🏻

Madera JLM Schedule:
• March 14th
• April 11th
• May 16th
• June 13th
• July 11th
• August… pic.twitter.com/tBW1HHXwxt

— Brexton Busch (@brextonbusch) January 20, 2026

“We are very excited to announce that Eiki Koga will be driving for Wilson Motorsports in the Junior Late Model division at Madera Speedway. Eiki will be driving alongside his teammate, Brexton Busch. We are looking forward to watching both of our young drivers develop throughout the year.” Team Owner, Charlie Wilson

 

 

source: Takuma Koga Facebook

Finalists Chosen for Inaugural FAT Racing Shootout

Contest created by Rob Smedley to offer a funded season in British Formula 4 to a driver from a humble background

 

The finalists have been selected for the inaugural shootout for a scheme created by former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley to offer a British F4 campaign to an underfunded driver.

 

Smedley first revealed the plans in 2023 which initially featured a series of karting competitions around the world where all of the participants race in arrive-and-drive electric karts in a bid to try to democratise motorsport and enable talented drivers from less privileged backgrounds the chance to shine.

 

These events formed part of the FAT Karting League, from which world finals were held to help select the drivers for the FAT Racing shootout.

 

Two finalists were automatically chosen from the world finals: American Shea Aldrich, who won the Junior Heavy class, and Briton Ellis McKenzie, who topped the Junior Light division.

 

They will be joined in the shootout by two wildcard drivers who also impressed during the world finals. Scotland-based South African Monde-Jnr Konini was a runner-up while American Jackson Wolny was third in the Junior Heavy final.

 

They will now all take part in a two-stage shootout to determine who receives the fully-funded seat on this year’s British F4 grid.

 

The first phase will take place at FAT Racing’s UK headquarters and will involve simulator, fitness and media skills assessments, before the finalists will then head to the Guadix circuit in Spain, where they will get behind the wheel of F4 machinery.

 

“This is a historic moment for us, but more importantly, it’s a statement of intent,” explained Smedley.

 

“This has taken years of relentless work, belief and refusal to accept the status quo.

 

“Today, we are crystallising a real pathway from the FAT Karting League into single-seater racing that is based on talent, performance and capability — not on who can afford to pay their way forward.

 

“For too long, motorsport has filtered out exceptional ability simply because of budget. That has to change.

 

“Talent deserves opportunity, not exclusion, and we’re proud to be building a system that finally puts ability first.”

 

Smedley’s FAT Karting League co-founder Ferdi Porsche added: “The shootout is the next step in our mission to create a truly meritocratic pipeline all the way to the top of the sport.

 

“By removing financial roadblocks and pairing that with the technical expertise of our engineers, we’re ensuring that anyone gets a shot at becoming the next world champion, regardless of their background.”

 

 

 

 

source: Autosport Media