Martin Truex Jr. is once again leveraging his influence to support a cause beyond the racetrack. The NASCAR Foundation and the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation (MTJF) have collaborated to celebrate cancer heroes in a meaningful way during a major NASCAR weekend. This year’s cancer hero auction, supported by AdventHealth, opens for fans to participate ahead of the high-profile August races at Daytona International Speedway and Darlington Raceway.
How Fans Can Pay Tribute in NASCAR’s Premier Events
This initiative offers NASCAR enthusiasts the opportunity to honor loved ones who have faced cancer by having their names displayed on race cars competing in NASCAR’s three national series. Through an online auction, fans can bid to feature these personal cancer heroes on vehicles in the Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series. The placement includes the August events at Daytona and Darlington, providing widespread visibility to the honorees during two marquee race weekends.
NBC Sports reporter Dustin Long highlighted the collaboration, tweeting,
“Martin Truex Jr. Foundation & #NASCAR Foundation again teaming up for online auction for fans to have their cancer hero’s name displayed on cars in Cup and Xfinity (Daytona in August) and Trucks (Darlington in August). Proceeds benefit both foundations.”
—Dustin Long, NBC Sports
Raising Funds and Awareness for Cancer Support
The auction proceeds will be divided between the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation and the NASCAR Foundation, both committed to providing support for cancer patients and children facing hardship. This campaign marks the sixth consecutive year of the initiative, reflecting a continued community effort to promote cancer awareness through motorsport.
Reflecting on last year’s campaign, Truex expressed gratitude for the collective effort:
“We are so grateful to the fans, AdventHealth, and The NASCAR Foundation for supporting our cancer hero program. I am passionate about honoring these heroes within the cancer community.”
He added,
“It’s been inspiring to see the teams, drivers, and fans get behind this program to make it a success every year. We’re looking forward to seeing how much money we can raise this year and seeing all the names of the cancer heroes riding above the drivers’ doors!”
—Martin Truex Jr., Racing Driver and Philanthropist
The Personal Connection Behind the Effort
Truex’s commitment to cancer awareness is deeply personal. His longtime partner, Sherry Pollex, has courageously fought ovarian cancer, inspiring Truex to use his platform to amplify stories of those affected by the disease. This auction serves as a powerful tribute to those battling cancer and underscores the sport’s potential to unite fans, teams, and drivers around causes that matter most.
With a large audience expected to follow the Daytona weekend events, the cancer hero auction combines the excitement of NASCAR racing with a heartfelt message of hope and remembrance. It exemplifies how sports can transcend competition to foster community, support, and healing.
