During the September race weekend in Richmond, which takes place ten years to the day after the September 11 attacks, several drivers will run the paint scheme at right commemorating the "Honoring Our Heroes" program and the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation. Tony Stewart, Greg Biffle, Danica Patrick, Jamie McMurray and David Gilliland will all run some version of the paint scheme in the Sprint and Nationwide series races.
Stephen Siller was a New York City firefighter who was on his way to play golf when the attacks happened. Unable to get into the city by vehicle, he ran through a tunnel carrying 75 pounds of gear, joined in the rescue efforts, but ultimately lost his life in the towers' collapse. For more info on the foundation in his honor, including the race that retraces his steps, visit TunneltoTowersRun.org.
Lionel will be producing a special die-cast version of the cars, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Foundation. The Foundation has already earmarked those funds to help build "smart homes" for the only three surviving quadruple amputees of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Great cause, and we look forward to seeing these cars in action in Richmond.
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