K&N Pro East Series Racers visit St. Jude Children's Hospital

Jun 12, 2017

Drivers from the K&N Pro East Series gather at St. Jude Children's Hospital

NASCAR has a special program with the K&N Pro Series East drivers that benefit those who are in need and are sick.

Before the race at Memphis International Raceway, the K&N Pro Series East drivers who participated had a chance to visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program.

Rev Racing owner Max Siegel promotes the Drive for Diversity program helping ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members start their careers in NASCAR.

Before the race on Saturday, the drivers and Rev Racing personnel visited the hospital campus to boost the spirits of the children and families who are sick and battling health problems, and to learn more about how they can make an impact and to educate themselves on what St. Jude does.

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Drive for Diversity drivers at St. Jude Children's Hospital

“We love partnering with organizations to help bring awareness to their specific cause. Our team and drivers are in a unique position to be seen and heard by a great number of people,” said Jefferson Hodges, Rev Racing Director of Competition.

K&N also distributed tickets to over 50 St. Jude and family members. The race on Saturday was the Memphis 125 at Memphis International Raceway, won by K&N Pro Series East driver Harrison Burton. K&N also gave one family the chance to be in the infield and spend time with the drivers and specific NASCAR personnel.

“It’s a privilege to engage St. Jude in this way and to provide this opportunity to families and staff through our organization,” said Hodges.