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(NOTE: This post was bumped from it’s original date of 01 Sept. and will remain at the top for the next few days.) Below youi will find a long list of race teams and organizations that have offered support to those affected by Katrina. If you have items to add drop them in the comments section and I will add them.

Also I urge those that have family or friends in the area, or just looking for a way to help, please visit HurricAid. It’s an ongoing project that has compiled information on vast array subjects related to the Gulf Coast disaster.

Hurricane Katrina might have altered NASCAR Busch Series driver Kim Crosby’s plans for racing this weekend at California Speedway.

A former junior high school principal from Slidell, La., Crosby was supposed to leave New Orleans by airplane Wednesday, but NASCAR representatives have not been able to reach her or her team.

She evacuated Louisiana before the hurricane hit, according to a NASCAR representative. (It has been reported that Kim Crosby is safe and well. “I’m one of the lucky ones,” Crosby said. “We were able to get out of the path of the storm and we’ll have something to come home to. So many people didn’t have a way to leave and now are being forced to evacuate as their homes are being destroyed by the flood. I cannot fathom what they have had to endure, what they are still enduring.

“My heart goes out to all of those people who are still stuck in New Orleans.”)

UPDATE: Kathy has posted an Email she received from the David Carrington, President of RacingUSA.com, that outlines what his company is doing to raise money to assist those in need in the Gulf Coast region. I have reproduced the Email below (Click “Show More”) and urge everyone to aid this effort.

UPDATE II: Talladega and ISC is leading Gulf Coast Relief Effort.

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Led by a call to action to all International Speedway Corporation sister tracks by Talladega Superspeedway, millions of residents affected by the rampage of Hurricane Katrina in its home state of Alabama, as well nearby Mississippi and Louisiana will benefit from a company-wide hurricane relief program announced today by TSS President Grant Lynch.

“Many of our race fans in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana were affected by the horrible devastation of Hurricane Katrina,” said Lynch, who also serves as a Vice President at ISC. “Talladega Superspeedway, as well as other International Speedway Corporation facilities across the nation are committed to helping get residents affected by the storm back on their feet.”

Beginning at Richmond International Raceway and its Chevy Rock & Roll 400 weekend (Sept. 8-10), ISC-owned tracks will begin facilitating the collection of monetary donations from race fans to the Red Cross in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

(H/T In the Grandstands.)

UPDATE III: NASCAR ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2005) - NASCAR announced today it has aligned its industry with the American Red Cross to support in every way possible charitable efforts in the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

“One of the special qualities of the NASCAR industry is helping others in times of need,” said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France. “NASCAR is working to rally our drivers, teams, tracks, partners, and most importantly, our fans to this common cause.

“This tragedy has impacted millions of Americans, many of whom are NASCAR fans themselves, and we have reached out to the American Red Cross to do everything we can to provide relief.

“Like all Americans, our hearts ache as we realize the devastating impact this storm has had. We know NASCAR fans are anxious to help.

“Our alliance with the American Red Cross gives those fans, and our entire industry, an opportunity to band together in this common cause.”

NOTE: NASCAR’s website lists affiliated corporations that have either contributed to the relief effort or have started programs for assistence.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2005)

Penske Racing South also has started a hurricane relief fund within its headquarters in Mooresville, N.C. The team will gather monetary donations throughout the next two weeks with all proceeds being sent to the American Red Cross.

In addition, donations will be accepted at the No. 12 Alltel/Team Caliber Souvenir trailers as well as the No. 2 Miller Lite and the No. 77 Kodak/Jasper Engines Action Souvenir trailers throughout the next two NASCAR races. Donations also are being accepted at the Penske Racing South souvenir store located inside the race shop, and the North Carolina Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum in Mooresville, N.C.

Pallettes of Gatorade, a sponsor of the Penske Racing South teams, and energy bars were sent to the Gulf area earlier this week.

“Our emphasis here is not to gain attention or praise for what we’re doing,” Miller continued. “We want to show everyone, across the country, that every penny helps. Everyone can be donating to the American Red Cross. We just want to gain awareness and support through our race team to help those in need right now.”

If you would like to donate to the Penske Racing South hurricane relief fund, please send check or money order to Penske Racing South, P.O. Box 500, Mooresville, NC 28115, or call The American Red Cross directly at 1-800-HELP-NOW.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2005)

In an effort to assist those displaced by the storm, Robby Gordon Motorsports (RGM) will donate $7 for each completed lap in its No. 7 Chevrolet

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