Victory Junction Gang Camp
The Victory Junction Gang Camp enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. Opened in June 2004, the camp was founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam.
Hendrick Marrow Program
The Hendrick Marrow Program, founded by NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick in 1997, works in collaboration with The Marrow Foundation to increase access to transplantation by raising support for the Foundation’s partner, the National Marrow Donor Program, in two key areas: donor recruitment and patient assistance.
The Brain Injury Association of America
The Brain Injury Association of American is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professional who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury. It provides information, education and support for the 5.3 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury, and their families.
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NASCAR-THEMED WEBSITES
Most fans probably already have these bookmarked, but here are a few reliable, informative and often entertaining sites
ESPN, NASCAR Index
Features coverage by veteran journalists Terry Blount, Angelique Chengelis, David Newton and Marty Smith.
FOX Sports
All the news, plus commentary by Larry McReynolds, Lee Spencer and Darrell Waltrip.
Jayski
News, rumors, info and stats, as well as endless links.
NASCAR
The authority.
Thatsracin
Covers breaking news and taps the expertise of The Charlotte Observer’s motorsports staff through such features as David Poole’s blog, Tom Higgins’ Scuffs and Q&As with Jim Utter.
Scene Daily
For decades, a well-written, comprehensive source of NASCAR coverage, commentary, photography and letter from fans.
NASCAR BLOGS
There are too many to count, but here are some Liz enjoys
Boston Herald.com NASCAR blog
The Boston Herald’s David Exum stays on top of NASCAR news.
www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/nascar
The Daly Planet
Motorsports TV writer John Daly covers all issues related to NASCAR broadcast and serves up keen-eyed commentary, as well.
The Fast and the Fabulous
Valli Hilaire has been blogging about NASCAR and Indy car for years. She writes with a personal touch and speaks with a singular voice.
Life in the Turn Lane
It’s never difficult to figure out where David Poole, who covers NASCAR for The Charlotte Observer, stands on the issues. His commentary is always provocative, in the good sense of the term.
Restrictor-Plate This!
Jerry Wilson’s NASCAR blog of SportsBlogs Nation offers honest opinions and commentary in a civil tone. Frequented by fans of all drivers.