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Richard Petty Motorsports, American Red Cross partner on No. 44 for Martinsville

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After Brian Scott's near-win at Talladega last weekend, he discusses with NASCAR America how his crew and teammates helped him finish so strong.

Richard Petty Motorsports announced it has partnered with the American Red Cross as the primary sponsor on the No. 44 of Brian Scott this weekend at Martinsville Speedway in an effort to help Hurricane Matthew relief efforts.

Scott’s car will feature text message code fans can use in order to donate to the Red Cross’ efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew earlier this month.

Fans can help people affected by Hurricane Matthew by visiting http://www.redcross.org/rpm-pub, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or texting the word MATTHEW to 90999, which will be featured on the No. 44 Ford Fusion this weekend, to make a $10 donation.

“With the significance that Hurricane Matthew had on the Carolinas, Virginia and really all of the Southeast coast, we knew it was extremely important to give back to our community in a partnership with the American Red Cross,” Richard Petty said in a press release. “One of the best things we can do for our community is to give back, and after seeing the impact Hurricane Matthew had on cities like Lumberton, Kinston and others cities in the coast plains of NC. We think partnering with Red Cross is an integral part in helping with the relief efforts of fans in those areas. We have cities completely under water where our neighbors have lost everything.”

Brian Scott will be looking to follow-up the best result of his Sprint Cup career, when he finished second at Talladega last weekend. In his first Cup start at the short track in April, Scott started and finished in 26th, four laps down.

The American Red Cross sponsored Chase Elliott in the regular season finale at Richmond International Raceway.

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