I can't say I was enthused about the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dash 4 Cash bonus program until Friday afternoon.
That's when I received an e-mail from Baker Curb Racing, which said it will donate the $25,000 in Dash for Cash bonus money to American Red Cross storm relief efforts should Jason Keller win Saturday's race at Nashville.
“We are proud to be based in Nashville and are thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by today’s devastating storms,” said co-owner Gary Baker, whose team is based in Nashville. “We have team members that live in the Murfreesboro area so this really hits home with us and it would make this win even more extra special if we can contribute that bonus to the relief efforts.”
The Dash 4 Cash is Nationwide Insurance’s initiative designed to build more awareness around the stand-alone events and put a premium on series-only competition. Nashville is the first of four “Dash 4 Cash” races which rewards full-time Nationwide Series drivers a $25,000 bonus should they win the race.
My hope is that all of the race teams in Saturday's race will step up to the plate and make this pledge.
Who knows? Maybe they will.