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The “Desi9n to Drive” program from the Chase Elliott Foundation is back for its eighth year and will be highlighted at Atlanta Motor Speedway next month. Elliott will wear a firesuit and drive a NA…
The “Desi9n to Drive” program from the Chase Elliott Foundation is returning for its eighth year and will be featured at Atlanta Motor Speedway next month. Chase Elliott will showcase a NAPA No. 9 car designed by 11-year-old Gavyn Giansiracusa and 13-year-old Logano Lee, young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Giansiracusa’s brain tumor, diagnosed in 2022, inspires a design highlighting his interests in music, fireworks, cake, and flying, shared with Elliott. Lee, who is now cancer-free after battling Leukemia in 2023, helped create a red, white, and blue-themed design featuring music, fireworks, and cake.
Following the September 8 race, parts of Elliott’s uniform will be available to race fans in an online sweepstakes fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Elliott cherishes the joy of having these young patients and their families at the racetrack, offering a special experience each year. Giansiracusa and Lee will be honorary members of Elliott’s team at Atlanta Motor Speedway, adding to the heartwarming tradition of the event.
In the past seven years, the program has raised over $400,000 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, coinciding with Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness month. Elliott appreciates the fan engagement and partnerships that have contributed to the success of the program, aiming to continue its growth. The 2023 edition includes unique features such as the online sweepstakes, showcasing the children’s imaginative designs for a good cause.
