Proceeds from the event will be split between the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and St.
Jude’s Hospital. Hamlin selected the cause because he has a cousin who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. “Finding a cure is a cause that is near and dear to my heart, and I am extremely proud to take an active role in supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,” Hamlin said. The 175-lap race drew more than 5,000 spectators to the track where Hamlin started his Late Model career. It featured Hamlin’s Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch and Joey Logano, former teammate Tony Stewart and spotter Curtis Markham. “I had a blast at Southside Speedway,” Hamlin said. “It is always so much fun to spend a day with so many people who have helped me along the way. The fact that we doubled what we raised last year is a testament to how committed NASCAR fans are to giving back to the community.” Which Busch brother will finish higher in the NASCAR Sprint Cup rankings this season For more than 25 years, NASCAR Illustrated has taken race fans beyond the track and into the lives, home and hobbies of the people who make NASCAR