“Such a horrible situation”: Fans react as NASCAR Insider mourns loss of childhood staple destroyed by Hurricane Helene

NASCAR insider Kaitlyn Vincie recently addressed the devastation caused by a hurricane at Chimney Rock, which resulted in nearly the entire area being washed away. Vincie, a broadcaster for NASCAR on Fox, lamented that the town near their Airbnb cabins had been destroyed. Fans expressed their sympathy by leaving supportive messages in the comment section of her posts.

In western North Carolina, the Lake Lure dam was overwhelmed last Friday when Hurricane Helene deluged the region, necessitating evacuations and leading to early morning alerts from officials about the potential failure of the dam. The aftermath saw roads and many places buried under mud and debris from the flooding. Officials have indicated that residents might not be able to return to their homes for some time due to the challenging conditions in the area, including downed trees and other obstacles. Additionally, the area was still without cell service.

In a related post, NASCAR broadcaster Kaitlyn Vincie shared a video on her official X handle, highlighting the situation.

"I am at a complete loss. The town at our airbnb cabins is completely gone. So many businesses, homes and attractions leveled to nothing. Some of our best memories as a family was at Chimney Rock. Appreciate those who have reached out, we have minimal information still. Praying for this special town & community after such devastating loss."

According to the Associated Press, the death toll from Hurricane Helene has escalated to at least 40 across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Fans expressed their condolences and shock at the news, with one remarking,

"Unbelievable, such a horrible situation!"

Additional comments from fans read:

"It’s unbelievable. We rent here every year for thanksgiving. Such an incredible area. Praying for everyone in western NC," a fan wished.

"Sorry you lose your AirBnB house you make money with. I’m sure some lost their everyday homes," another mentioned.

"Breaks my heart for all of them!! This is horrible! I prey that no one has lost their life," a NASCAR fan prayed.

"Wow! So many lost so much! Much pain sorrow and destruction! Hope no one lost the ultimate!" one fan commented.

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NASCAR schedule for Kansas Speedway

Friday marked the conclusion of the first round of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs, with Corey Heim starting in 33rd position and ultimately securing the victory.

On Saturday, after a 30-minute practice session, qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race—the Kansas Lottery 300—will begin at 11:35 AM ET, with the main event scheduled for 4:00 PM ET. The practice and qualifying sessions for the NASCAR Cup Series race—Hollywood Casino 400 Presented by ESPN BET—are slated to start at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday. The first race of the Round of 8 is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET on Sunday.

Regarding the weather, forecasts predict a breezy morning for Saturday, but the remainder of the day is expected to be sunny and warm with temperatures ranging from 69 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and a 20% chance of precipitation.

Sunday's weather is anticipated to be predominantly clear with temperatures varying between 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and a slight 15% chance of rain. The Cup Series race on Sunday would be structured into three stages consisting of 80, 85, and 102 laps, respectively.