As the sports world continues to show their support for Ukraine amid Russia conflict, the NASCAR fraternity is continuing to weigh in on the situation.
Despite not making a official statement regarding the crisis, NASCAR has decided to allow drivers to do so themselves.
According to FOX Sports NASCAR journalist Bob Pockrass, NASCAR will authorize teams to show support for Ukraine on their cars with approval.
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NASCAR will allow teams to show support for Ukraine on the cars (as with any scheme, wording/context still requires the OK) …
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 3, 2022
In an following tweet, Pockrass reveals that HMS owner Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Automotive Group have committed $200k to Samaritan’s Purse to go towards relief in Ukraine.
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… Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Automotive Group have committed $200K to Samaritan’s Purse for Ukraine relief. HMS will add $2K for each lap led at Vegas. The charity's website will be on the Larson car.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 3, 2022
This comes after NASCAR legend Richard Childress has offered to donate one million rounds of ammunition worth of supply to the Ukraine to help in the ongoing conflict with Russia.