I have been watching many hours of NASCAR coverage this weekend, or rather I have been exposed to it, since there have been rain delays and my husband is anxiously awaiting the start of the race.

However, I did learn something interesting and helpful to our kids during all this coverage.

The Kyle Busch Foundation focuses on helping kids live in a safe environment.

To that end, they are working with NASCAR and sponsoring six fundraising walks at race tracks across the country this year. All the money will go to different children’s charities; Speedway Children's Charities, the NASCAR Foundation and the Kyle Busch Foundation.

The first walk is being held next Sunday, March 2, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For $30 you can sign up to walk around the track, something most race car enthusiasts would happily do. All the money raised will go to the Boys Town of Nevada.

The other walks will be held at Texas Motor Speedway on April 6, (one my husband would love to be at), the Dover International Speedway on May 31, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 28, the Bristol Motor Speedway August 22, and the Lowe's Motor Speedway at Charlotte on November 10.

Are you planning a vacation near any of these areas close to these dates? Would you like to help a child in need? Even if you’re not a racing fan, sign up to walk the track and know that your donation will be going to kids who need help. You can register here.

I am impressed with young Mr. Busch. He was born the year before I graduated high school. Does that make him young or me old? When Kyle was just 21 years old he was invited to spend time at a children’s home and that sparked his desire to help at-risk kids. How many 21 year olds would make this a priority in their lives? Yes, he has the financial means to do it with a successful racing career already, but he could have chosen just about anything to do with his money, but he’s choosing to help kids. I know that there are kids out there who view him as a role model. I’m glad he’s showing them that kids are important.

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