NASCAR Goes Pink

The NASCAR Foundation has announced that the annual NASCAR Day will “Go Pink” as it teams with Fox Sports Supports and Susan G. Komen for the Cure April 24-26 to fight breast cancer.

Celebrated on May 15, NASCAR Day is an opportunity for fans, corporations, schools and organizations to donate to The NASCAR Foundation to raise funds for children.

Through the partnership between The NASCAR Foundation, FOX Sports Supports and Komen for the Cure, a portion of the net proceeds will benefit Komen for the Cure, supporting the goal of raising money for the fight against breast cancer. The money will support the Susan G. Komen Scholarship Fund, which is designed for children whose mothers died of breast cancer.

As part of the effort this year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder Nancy G. Brinker will attend the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway on April 26 and serve as an honorary race director.

“NASCAR fans and Fox Sports Supports are raising funds that are literally saving lives through Komen-funded research, education and support programs in our communities,” Brinker said.

“In tough economic times, this work is more important than ever, and we are extremely grateful for the support we receive from our terrific NASCAR friends.”

Volunteers from Komen’s North Central Alabama Affiliate will be at Talladega throughout the race weekend collecting $5 donations. In return for a donation, fans will receive a collectible NASCAR Day lapel pin.

The NASCAR Foundation will also have commemorative NASCAR Day pink T-shirts available for a limited time at The NASCAR Foundation booth at the track. Half of the net proceeds from those efforts will benefit the Susan G. Komen Scholarship Fund.