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Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) points to fans during driver introductions before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 14, 2021; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) points to fans during driver introductions before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Recently, the Martin Truex Jr Foundation came up with an incredible social cause to promote. To be precise, the organisation decided to pay tribute to the many people who have battled and survived cancer. In this situation, the survivor’s name will be emblazoned on the NASCAR cars, right above the driver’s side window.
All that they have to do is place a bid on eBay to get their names on the cars. Martin Truex Jr led the tributes, especially since it is his foundation that started it. It is also worth mentioning that this offer is only applicable to the NASCAR Cup Series race at the Kansas Speedway.
Honor Your Cancer Hero by having them “ride” on my car at @kansasspeedway!
Bid now at https://t.co/eoBBNBIvl1@AdventHealth @MTJFoundation @NASCAR_FDN @ebay #HeroesRideAlong #Ebayfinds #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/0R1URRH7bd
— Martin Truex Jr. (@MartinTruex_Jr) September 3, 2021
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Other drivers include teammate Christopher Bell, Kurt Busch, Cole Custer, Erik Jones, Kyle Busch and Aric Almirola. So far, they are the only Cup Series drivers participating in this drive. There is a chance that more Cup Series drivers could chip in and participate. However, there is no word yet on the likes of Denny Hamlin, Truex Jr, Busch and Bell’s teammate.
Honor Your Cancer Hero by having them “ride” on my car at @kansasspeedway! Bid now at https://t.co/NT1PQXH5rr @AdventHealth • @MTJFoundation • @NASCAR_FDN • @ebay #HeroesRideAlong #Ebayfinds #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/YLiuLFRS3z
— Christopher Bell (@CBellRacing) September 4, 2021
Bid on ur chance to have a cancer hero ride along on the No. 18 Camry w me at Kansas: https://t.co/JZRuMVIZ5X pic.twitter.com/IKRD8T7yR4
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) September 3, 2021
The #HeroesRideAlong auction is open! Honor your cancer hero by putting their name on my car during the #NASCAR Cup Series race at @KansasSpeedway on 10/24. Bid today at https://t.co/H4wB7TvVQz@MTJFoundation @AdventHealth @NASCAR_FDN #Ebayfinds #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/GRUBcqd3l8
— Erik Jones (@Erik_Jones) September 5, 2021
Honor Your Cancer Hero by having them “ride” on my car at Kansas Speedway!
Bid now at https://t.co/wRGAzbwqv5 @AdventHealth @MTJFoundation, @NASCAR_FDN @ebay #HeroesRideAlong #Ebayfinds #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/HfnSKJtrJ7
— Kurt Busch (@KurtBusch) September 3, 2021
Nominate your cancer hero to have their name placed on my driver signature location for the October @NASCAR Cup Series race at @kansasspeedway!
Bid now 👉 https://t.co/XVUPGwyft6#HeroesRideAlong #EbayFinds #EbayforCharity #NASCAR @eBay pic.twitter.com/nAeSP8g5te
— Cole Custer (@ColeCuster) September 3, 2021
Honor your cancer hero by having them “ride” on my car at Kansas. Bid now at https://t.co/0jYyVGiNgC and tag @AdventHealth, @MTJFoundation, @NASCAR_FDN, and @ebay with hashtags #HeroesRideAlong #Ebayfinds and #EbayforCharity. Together we can make a difference. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sZvIsPGv5Z
— Aric Almirola (@Aric_Almirola) September 3, 2021
Which other NASCAR drivers are participating in this scheme?
From the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Josh Williams and Daniel Hemric are the only participants. Of course, most of the proceeds will be donated to a cancer charity. It will also be a great way to help these fans get closer to the sport.
Honor your hero in the fight against cancer, by having them ride with me with their name on my No. 92 @kansasspeedway!
Bid now at https://t.co/bKdT17MYnG @AdventHealth | @MTJFoundation |@NASCAR_FDN | @ebay | #HeroesRideAlong | #Ebayfinds | #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/3l1FchM4k7
— Josh Williams (@Josh6williams) September 4, 2021
Honor your hero in the fight against cancer, by having their name replace mine on the door of our No. 18 Supra at @kansasspeedway!
Bid now at https://t.co/kW3CzRrRQV @AdventHealth @MTJFoundation @NASCAR_FDN @ebay #HeroesRideAlong #Ebayfinds #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/0R1ZW1FuRZ— Daniel Hemric (@DanielHemric) September 3, 2021
Finally, among the Truck Series drivers, there were a fair number of positive responses. Leading the tributes are Tyler Ankrum, though it is worth noting that the Truck drivers will race at Martinsville instead of Kansas. Aside from Ankrum, Ryan Truex, Johnny Sauter, Ben Rhodes, Matt Crafton, Grant Enfinger, Spencer Boyd and Josh Berry, are participating.
Honor Your Cancer Hero by having them “ride” on my truck at @MartinsvilleSwy!
Bid now 👉 https://t.co/J8fZbuXViM#HeroesRideAlong #Ebayfinds #EbayforCharity #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/YmyCCxgKq9
— Tyler Ankrum (@TylerAnkrum) September 4, 2021
Nominate your cancer hero to have their name placed on my driver signature location for the October NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway!
Bid now 👉 https://t.co/1Z13qeA9QE#HeroesRideAlong #Ebayfinds #EbayforCharity #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/FPyEWFcstk
— Ryan Truex (@Ryan_Truex) September 3, 2021
Once again we are participating in the 'Honor A Hero' program benefiting the @MTJFoundation and @NASCAR_FDN.
Nominate your cancer hero to "ride" with one of our drivers at @MartinsvilleSwy by visiting https://t.co/Pwzh4IXmT9.@AdventHealth | #HeroesRideAlong | #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/OeuoiIrYxN
— ThorSport Racing (@ThorSportRacing) September 3, 2021
Honor Your @MTJFoundation Cancer Hero by having them “ride” on the No. 25 @RackleyRoofing @TeamChevy with @joshberry at the @MartinsvilleSwy!
Bid now at https://t.co/MVoxnwGVuQ#HeroesRideAlong | #Ebayfinds | #EbayforCharity | #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/rVcyH7rSWW
— Rackley W.A.R. (@Rackley_WAR) September 3, 2021
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The time is now to get your Cancer Heros name on my truck for @MartinsvilleSwy
Bid now at https://t.co/pNIbye50Ro@AdventHealth | @MTJFoundation |@NASCAR_FDN | @ebay | #HeroesRideAlong | #Ebayfinds | #EbayforCharity pic.twitter.com/l8hzHiRDGx
— Spencer Boyd (@SpencerBoyd) September 4, 2021
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Without a doubt, it will be a beautiful tribute to all the survivors and a great cause to be a part of. For now, all the aforementioned drivers will be focusing on their respective Playoff campaigns in the Cup, Truck and Xfinity Series.
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