As NASCAR gears up for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway this Sunday, Ty Dillon took time to make a meaningful impact off the track. On Thursday, April 10, the Kaulig Racing driver visited Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee, and met with survivors of Hurricane Helene’s devastating floods in Erwin, Tennessee .
At Niswonger Children’s Hospital, Dillon spent time with young patients, signing autographs and sharing moments of joy. Reflecting on the visit, he said, “It’s always an honor for me to be able to give my time in that way and just also have fun with the local families. I really enjoy getting to spend the moments that I get with these kids as a parent. You want to do everything you can to help make these days a little bit easier for these folks” .
Later, Dillon joined officials from the Appalachian Service Project to tour homes being rebuilt for families affected by Hurricane Helene’s flooding last fall. Among those he met were David Harris and Carolyn Garland, whose new home is under construction. Dillon expressed his admiration for the community’s resilience, stating, “You leave being uplifted” .
Dillon’s outreach is part of NASCAR’s broader commitment to community engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the Driver’s Ambassador Program, which encourages drivers to connect with local communities beyond the racetrack .
The Food City 500 is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, at 3:00 PM ET, and will be broadcast on FS1 and PRN Radio .
