"Praying for all" - Kelley Earnhardt, Taylor Nemechek extend heartfelt condolences to hurricane victims

Kelley Earnhardt Miller, sister of retired NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Taylor Nemechek, wife of current Cup Series driver John Hunter Nemechek, have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the victims of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the Big Bend region of Florida last week. Both are hopeful that the affected communities will be able to rebuild and recover from the storm's devastation.

In separate Instagram stories, both Miller and Nemechek shared videos showcasing the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Miller, who co-owns Jr. Motorsports with her brother, added a caption expressing her sorrow and concern for those affected.

"Insane. Praying for all," she wrote.

(Image via Miller's Instagram)

Nemechek, who has two daughters with the 11-time NASCAR Xfinity Series winner, showed her concern for those affected by the devastating hurricane as well.

"My heart goes out to everyone affected by Helene, let's do what we can to help!" she wrote.

(Image via Nemechek's Instagram)

Hurricane Helene has ripped through the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. The natural disaster, listed as a Category 4 hurricane, has tragically killed over 100 people.

Rodney Childers, crew chief for Josh Berry in the NASCAR Cup Series, witnessed the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene firsthand while on a mountain. Moved by the destruction, he took to his X account to urge people to support relief efforts for those affected by the storm. He wrote:

"Saw the important things in life. The folks in western NC need help. It’s the worst situation I’ve ever seen. Thank you to the folks flying the planes and choppers back and forth, and everyone donating."

Bristol Motor Speedway, the recent host of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, has shown solidarity with the victims of Hurricane Helene. Despite being affected by the storm themselves, the track has opened their campgrounds to provide shelter for those in need, demonstrating their compassion and support during this difficult time.

"Bristol Motor Speedway will open its campgrounds beginning at 6PM Friday evening free-of-charge for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Helene, which is bringing heavy winds, heavy rain and flooding to the Southeast region. The speedway's Medallion campground is located off Hwy 394 just minutes off of Interstate 81," they wrote.

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Race teams donating, encouraging others to donate in aiding hurricane victims

NASCAR figures such as Kelley Earnhardt Miller and Taylor Nemechek have expressed their sadness in what has transpired because of Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, various race teams have taken action to provide aid and support to the affected communities. Joe Gibbs Racing has called upon the public to contribute to their hurricane relief program by donating essential supplies such as water, non-perishable food, and tarps at their team facility.

Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing, a team Jordan owns, announced they will be donating $1 million for relief in their home state of North Carolina.

"Michael and 23XI are committed to helping North Carolina move forward and encourage others to join in rebuilding our communities," the team announced on X.

The team is also collecting donations for hurricane survivors from October 1st to 4th at their team shop. The public has been encouraged to drop off essential supplies like water, non-perishable food, and tarps from 7:30 AM to 5 PM EST.