DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports have postponed this weekend’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina.
The decision was made in cooperation with local authorities to ensure all local emergency resources remain dedicated to clean-up and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s impact on the area. Starting Tuesday, North Wilkesboro Speedway will become a designated collection site for hurricane relief donations.
The Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 was originally scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 5. A decision regarding a possible make-up date will be announced in the future.
In further support of the recovery efforts, North Wilkesboro Speedway will host a hurricane relief drive and serve as a collection site for the following:
• Non-perishable food items
• Cleaning supplies
• Disinfecting wipes
• Paper towels
• Mops
• Buckets
• Gloves
• Bottled water
• Batteries
• Portable chargers
• Hygiene items
• Diapers & wipes
• Baby formula
Donations can be dropped off at North Wilkesboro Speedway (381 Speedway Ln, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. this Tuesday through Sunday. Items will be distributed through Wilkes County Emergency Management and Samaritan’s Purse to communities in need.