HONORING CANCER HEROES
HONORING CANCER HEROES
Thank you to everyone who participated in The NASCAR Foundation and Martin Truex Jr. Foundation Honor a Cancer Hero program presented by AdventHealth. From October 21 - November 1, fan-nominated cancer heroes will be featured on cars in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas Speedway and on race trucks in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Martinsville Speedway.
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
NASCAR Cup Series Cancer Heroes
Cancer Hero: Judy Kontny Riding with NASCAR Cup Series Driver: Alex Bowman Why Cancer Hero Was Nominated: My Dad Passed from cancer in 2010 and two week after he passed my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was in remission and it returned a few years ago. She has been fighting since and kicking cancers butt!! Why Driver Was Selected: Greg Ives, Alex's crew chief, is my cousin and my moms nephew. Greg's mom passed of cancer also and my mom is a big fan of Greg and Alex!
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NASCAR Xfinity Series Cancer Heroes
Cancer Hero: Audrey Maxey Riding with NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver: Ty Gibbs Why Cancer Hero Was Nominated: I loved my grandmother so much and we were so close it has been a great loss in my life Why Driver Was Selected: I love Ty Gibbs next big name for sure
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ARCA Menards Series Cancer Heroes
Cancer Hero: Shirley Wright Riding with ARCA Menards Series Driver: Corey Heim Why Cancer Hero Was Nominated: This person is the toughest one I know. She has not only beat cancer once but kicked it's butt when it came back the 2nd time! She is the healthiest 90 year old you will ever meet. Why Driver Was Selected: Corey Heim is an upcoming driver that has a lot of energy. I wanted someone that could match the energy of my grandmother!
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MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Cancer Heroes
Cancer Hero: Gene Noltkamper Riding with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver: Zane Smith Why Cancer Hero Was Nominated: Gene is my father. He is currently undergoing evaluation for kidney cancer and my wife and I are showing him our support. Why Driver Was Selected: Zane is my wife's favorite truck driver
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