Our heartfelt condolences to longtime Racing For Kids driver Stefan Wilson, whose crash Monday took him out of this weekend’s Indianapolis 500. Stefan had a solid qualifying run and was highly competitive all week. Our prayers are with him to make a complete recovery. We’re disappointed not to see Stefan in the cockpit this weekend, […]
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Rahal to replace Wilson at DRR for Indianapolis 500

Racing For Kids® Kicks Off its 34th Season with Exciting Events in St. Petersburg, Florida
With three years of pandemic restrictions in the rearview mirror, Racing For Kids was back on track with two special in-person events as part of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete – the season opening race of the 2023 NTT INDYCAR Series. First off, Racing For Kids brought AJ Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci to […]
Our Mission
Founded in Detroit in 1989, Racing For Kids® is designed to use the increasing popularity of motorsports to focus public attention and funding on the health care needs of children.
The hospital visits form the heart of the program. Racing For Kids® drivers visit children in Children’s Hospitals wherever they race. They spend time with each sick youngster answering questions about their sport, posing for pictures, signing autographs and handing out the distinctive Racing For Kids® hats, coloring books and assorted memorabilia provide by our sponsors.
Hospital Visits
750
Sick Children Visited
38,000
Donations Received
$7.5m+