As the area works to rebuild from Hurricane Helene, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event scheduled for North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina has been postponed. In a collaborative decision with local authorities, NASCAR has determined that the focus should remain on supporting the current relief and recovery operations, so have pulled out to allow emergency services to focus on this.
In an official statement, a NASCAR representative stated, “The decision was made in cooperation with local authorities to ensure all local emergency resources remain dedicated to clean-up and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,” via 5 Goats. North Wilkesboro Speedway is contributing significantly to the recovery effort by serving as a location for donations. necessary materials, like
Carl Edwards, a driver for NASCAR, has been actively participating in the recovery efforts in North Carolina. He most recently drove the pace car at Kansas Speedway. Associated with the volunteer group Operation Airdrop, Edwards is utilizing his stature and resources to send help to the region. Through the employment of aircraft and pilots, Operation Airdrop makes sure that all donations go directly toward the recovery effort by delivering essential supplies to the impacted areas. “So, the NASCAR community and North Carolina have both done so much for me. Here, NASCAR is aptly represented. Brad Womble, Cleetus McFarland, and Greg Biffle. As previously reported by Newsweek Sports, “For me, it’s about bringing these folks, Gideon Rescue Company,” he stated.
Hurricane Helene’s effects are not limited to North Carolina; adjacent states including Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky are also affected. The disaster’s wide-ranging effects have inspired the NASCAR community and other local organizations to offer enormous support. Michael Jordan has promised to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina, along with his NASCAR team 23XI Racing. The donation, which aims to give affected areas immediate help and food distribution, will be divided evenly between Second Harvest of Metrolina and the NC Disaster Relief Fund. Around the Gulf Coast, especially in North Carolina, Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc. In five states, the storm caused over 4.2 million people to lose electricity and resulted in at least 40 fatalities.
“Our hearts go out to everyone suffering from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. 23XI Racing and I are honored to support the NC Disaster Relief Fund and Second Harvest of Metrolina as they help rebuild lives, restore hope and ensure that those affected receive the assistance they need. “While the process of recovery will take a long time, as a proud North Carolinian, I know firsthand the strength and resilience of the people in this state we call home, and we will get through this together.”
