DARLINGTON, S.C. — Darlington Raceway announced Thursday that the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on May 13 will be known as the Shriners Children’s 200, the second of three races during the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR.
The event strengthens a partnership forged with Shriners Children’s last year when it served as the track’s presenting sponsor of its Labor Day Weekend events.
“The impactful service Shriners Children’s provides for families in South Carolina and across the country is nothing short of remarkable, and we’re happy to build on our partnership to amplify that important work,” said Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp. “They are truly making a difference for young people facing the most challenging of circumstances at the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Greenville.”
Shriners Children’s is a special, one-of-a-kind healthcare system with a reputation for finding answers and giving families hope for their child’s future. Since opening their first hospital in 1922, Shriners Children’s has made it their mission to improve the lives of children, regardless of a families’ ability to pay or insurance status.
“We are very excited to continue our partnership with NASCAR in support of our mission to improve the lives of children worldwide,” said Kenny Craven, Imperial Potentate of Shriners International and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shriners Children’s. “Since 1922, Shriners Children’s is proud to have treated more than 1.5 million children from more than 170 countries, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
“We are grateful to have NASCAR’s support and are looking forward to heading back to Darlington Raceway and sharing our healthcare system’s life-changing story with the world.”