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After Western North Carolina and surrounding areas in Appalachia were devastated by Hurricane Helene, many NASCAR drivers, race teams, and other industry figures are making great efforts to assist those in need. Much of the stock car racing industry is based in the Charlotte, NC, area, and the sport of stock car racing has deep roots in Western North Carolina.

Former NASCAR Cup Series star Greg Biffle, who was named one of the sport's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 and has been nominated for the sport's Hall of Fame, has gone above and beyond in relief efforts. He has used his private helicopter to deliver supplies and Starlink satellite Internet service to those stranded by the destruction brought by the storm and its aftereffects. Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing have also sent helicopters and haulers to the area to help deliver supplies.

In his latest update on Wednesday, Biffle shared that a stranded family was able to get his attention with a mirror flashing against the sun, and that they are safe and have been provided with supplies.

Team members from Trackhouse Racing made a direct trip to Western North Carolina on Tuesday, with car owner Justin Marks being among a convoy of 40+ people putting in a 16-hour workday to help. Kaulig Racing has made a donation site at its race shop in Welcome, NC, and will be open to donations through at least next week.

Donation drives are also being held at Charlotte Motor Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway in the Carolinas, and this weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway will serve as a collection point for recovery supplies including bottled water and non-perishable foods, diapers and wipes. Meanwhile, Bristol Motor Speedway has been designated as the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center, and the track has opened its campgrounds for hurricane evacuees.

Among those who donated at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday included Cup Series star and playoff contender Daniel Suarez, who made a considerable donation of pet food. Hendrick Motorsports, Trackhouse Racing, and JTG Daugherty Racing also made physical donations.

Meanwhile, 23XI Racing, co-owned by Cup Series star Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, has pledged a combined $1 million to the NC Disaster Relief Fund and Second Harvest of Metrolina. The team is also hosting a collection drive at Airspeed, its team headquarters in Huntersville, NC.

Other drivers, teams, and organizations helping out include JR Motorsports, Darlington Raceway, the Joey Logano Foundation and The NASCAR Foundation. NASCAR Hall of Famer Carl Edwards, meanwhile, is volunteering with Operation Airdrop to help in affected areas throughout the region.

With rescue and recovery efforts ongoing in Western North Carolina, North Wilkesboro Speedway has postponed the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race that had been scheduled for this weekend. The track said in a statement that the decision was made with local authorities "to ensure all local emergency resources remain dedicated to clean-up and recovery efforts."