NASCAR Unites on "NASCAR Day" with Car Wash for Kids

    COLUMBUS, OH, May 18, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In an effort to help children lead happier, healthier lives, Columbus Motor Speedway will unite on NASCAR Day, May 20, with Car Wash for Kids, a NASCAR Unites national fundraiser engaging motorsports tracks, charities and organizations with the goal of raising $1 million for children's charities. Columbus Motor Speedway is located at 1841 Williams Road, Columbus, OH, 43207. Complete information is available at ColumbusSpeedway.com, www.NASCAR.com/foundation or www.facebook.com/NASCARFoundation.

"Columbus Motor Speedway is proud to be a part of this national effort for children's causes," said Jeff Nuckles, part owner of Columbus Motor Speedway. "This event is a great way for fans and local residents to come out, see our venue and participate in a record-setting fundraising effort."

Funds raised through NASCAR Unites on NASCAR Day: Car Wash for Kids will benefit The NASCAR Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House. The NASCAR Foundation is committed to children's causes and, through the NASCAR Unites campaign, has vowed to raise $1 million and generate 1 million volunteer hours in 2011.

For a $10 donation, attendees will receive a car wash and a NASCAR Unites wrist band. NASCAR Unites wrist bands encourage fans to do a good deed in order to "pay it forward."

NASCAR Unites on NASCAR Day: Car Wash for Kids will be NASCAR Day's eighth charitable celebration. To date, NASCAR Day has raised more than $8 million for The NASCAR Foundation, sending more than 500 kids to Victory Junction, treating more than 19,000 pediatric patients annually at Speediatrics units and granted more than 500 NASCAR-themed wishes.

NASCAR Unites is an industry initiative led by The NASCAR Foundation that creates an opportunity for NASCAR fans, drivers, teams, tracks, sponsors and more to unite to make a difference in communities around the nation. NASCAR Unites engages the sport in a collaborative effort to support children's charities.

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