Sunday, October 5, 2025

#NASCAR - Pretty in Pink

#NASCAR - Pretty in Pink

Marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, almost every #NASCAR team has purchased a window net for this race

Marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, almost every #NASCAR team has purchased a window net for this race.

 

Marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this weekend’s distinctive pink window nets, provided by the Erik Jones Foundation, provide awareness and support to survivors and those affected, as well as highlight the importance of early detection.

 

Almost every team has purchased a window net for this race, earning $11,000 for the foundation.

 

 

“We’ve been grateful to take this program over for the third year now," Erik Jones said. "We have three charities that we are going to donate to this year with the proceeds from this program.”

 

























 

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Reddick Revs Up ROVAL™ Qualifying, Scores Second Charlotte Pole

Reddick Revs Up ROVAL™ Qualifying, Scores Second Charlotte Pole

'We have a lot of work to do tomorrow, but we did a good job of getting the track position' Tyler Reddick

Tyler Reddick Revs Up ROVAL™ Qualifying, Scores Second Charlotte Pole.

 

Tyler Reddick's hopes of advancing in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs received a monumental boost after Saturday's Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 qualifying session.

 

Reddick, the driver of the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing, snatched the pole from Shane van Gisbergen in the final minutes of qualifying, posting a blistering lap averaging 95.509 miles per hour to claim the top starting spot for Sunday’s Playoff showdown at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Van Gisbergen’s lap of 95.474 mph held up to secure the outside of the front row.

 

Ty Gibbs will start third followed by Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher.

 

For Reddick, who essentially faces a must-win situation to advance to the Round of 8, Saturday’s performance — his second ROVAL™ pole and first since 2023 — was well-timed.

 

“Incredible effort by this team, this is a track that we’ve been good at,” Reddick said. “It’s nice that we got the job done today. We have a lot of work to do tomorrow, but we did a good job of getting the track position—I’ll try to keep Shane [Van Gisbergen] behind me.

 

“I think the long run comes quick with the way these tires go away. [Van Gisbergen] was the standout in that regard on long run pace,” Reddick told reporters after qualifying. “I will look at what I am doing with the car, and we will look at what we change on the car.”

 





Trailing below the playoff cutline are Austin Cindric (-48), Bubba Wallace (-26), and Ross Chastain (-13), all of whom will need strong runs to keep their championship hopes alive. Three-time and defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano, currently holding the eighth and final transfer spot, will roll off 17th.

 

Earlier in the afternoon, AJ Allmendinger led the field in practice with a lap of 94.748 mph, showing early speed on a track where he has historically excelled.

 

As the field prepares for Sunday’s 109-lap thriller, one thing is certain — the ROVAL™ will once again test every ounce of skill, strategy, and composure from NASCAR’s best as the playoff field narrows at America’s Home for Racing.

 

 

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Finalists for 2025 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

Finalists for 2025 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award

The NASCAR Foundation Announces Four NASCAR Fans Making a Difference

Finalists for 2025 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award - #NASCAR

 

Online fan vote for award winner of $100,000 donation is live on NASCARfoundation.org now through November 3 at 12:00 p.m. ET

The NASCAR Foundation announced the four NASCAR fans named as finalists for the 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, recognized for the work they do through local children’s organizations in their communities.

 

The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman Betty Jane France, recognizes NASCAR fans who volunteer for children’s causes in their local communities. Each finalist receives a minimum $25,000 donation for their organization with the overall winner receiving a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to further their efforts.

 

“These four finalists represent the true spirit of the sport, not just in their passion for NASCAR, but in their tireless commitment to making a difference in their communities,” said Nichole Krieger, Executive Director and Vice President, The NASCAR Foundation. “Gregg, Hannah, Kate and John all support amazing organizations, doing important work in so many different capacities, and they truly embody everything the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award represents.”

 

The 15th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award finalists include:

 

  • Gregg Morton of Bradenton, Florida, a volunteer of CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, supporting their mission of ending childhood cancer. Gregg has been a volunteer with CureSearch for five years and devotes 20 plus hours a week to the organization.
  • Hannah Smith of Richmond, Virginia, a volunteer of Sportable Adaptive Sports and Recreation supporting their mission of providing sporting opportunities to athletes of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Hannah has been a volunteer of the organization for 10 years and was previously a Sportable athlete.
  • Kate O’Neal of Hazel Green, Alabama, a volunteer of Caring Link, an organization that meets the needs of local students by providing essential items through on-site Care Closets at local schools. Kate founded the organization in 2022.
  • John Grieshaber of Wilmington, Delaware, a volunteer of A Better Chance for Our Children, an organization that focuses on finding families for waiting children, most from foster care and many with special needs. John has been a volunteer with ABCFOC for eight years assisting with their Rec-n-Respite program.

The overall winner will be determined by an online vote, which is open now, every day through Nov. 3. Those who wish to vote for their favorite finalist and their impact on the community may vote once a day.

 





The overall winner will be announced during the NASCAR Awards in Phoenix on Nov. 4.

 

Click Here to Vote

 

source: NASCAR Foundation Media
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