NASCAR Cup Series driver, Chase Elliott, has a unique charitable program called ‘DESI9N TO DRIVE’ in collaboration with NAPA, his own foundation, and the children’s healthcare of Atlanta. Through the program, Elliott gives a chance to young courageous patients to design a livery for his car when he races at the Darlington raceway each year.
This year, 16-year-old Dani Gamel’s design was selected to be featured on the #9 Hendrick Motorsports car, and fans were highly appreciative of the design on social media.
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Dani Gamel has been living with leukemia since the age of 13 and she mentioned that she was able to spend a lot of time with therapy dogs while she was in the hospital. Taking inspiration from those dogs, Gamel came up with a design that saw drawings of the dogs featured all over Chase Elliott’s car.
The Hendrick Motorsports driver will be driving the special livery car around the Darlington Raceway during the first playoff race.
During an interview, Gamel said, “When I was in the hospital, I spent a lot of time with therapy dogs. They were just so sweet. They were always so good. I kept on making the dogs too big for the car.”
Her designs will also be featured on Elliott’s racing gloves, suit, helmet, and shoes. All the accessories will be held for an auction after the race in order to raise money for the Chase Elliott Foundation.
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When fans saw the one-of-a-kind livery being showcased via an image on Twitter, they were overwhelmed with joy and left a lot of positive remarks regarding the design.
NASCAR Fans react to the new special livery for Chase Elliott
NASCAR fans appreciated Dani Gamel’s design and the fact that multiple adorable dogs were featured on the car’s special livery.
Fans admired the work done by the 16-year-old and also held Elliott in high regard for his initiative.
Dani has a better understanding of how to use the extra space for graphics than some of the teams do. 👍🏻
— The Hermit of Hosensock (@HosensockHermit) August 29, 2022
Great looking scheme. I can't wait 2 see it out on track Sunday night. Looks like another t-shirt of special paint schemes at Darlington is coming home from the race Sunday night.
— Bruce Massey (@BMassey88) August 29, 2022
Puppies!!!! That is the most precious car!!! #WhyILoveNASCAR
— J. Michael H. Paul (@jmhp19) August 29, 2022
Almost makes me want to cheer for him…almost. Great design Dani!
— Phil Wilds (@Pwilds121) August 30, 2022
Gonna look beautiful under the lights doin burnouts🔥
— Pass the Boof Bruh (@TimbrookCarter) August 29, 2022
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Hope Dani defeats leukemia and my oh my what a great scheme
— Myck der Reries (@Hunter15500294) August 29, 2022
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Are you excited to watch this unique livery go racing during the upcoming playoff race? Let us know how you feel about the livery in the comments section.