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NASCAR drivers from Las Vegas raise funds for shooting victims

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Several NASCAR drivers and media personalities who are either natives of or live in Las Vegas are getting behind a new effort to raise money to help the victims and families of those killed and injured in last Sunday’s mass shooting.

DriversForVegas.com is partnering with Las Vegas-based Zappos to raise money via a crowdsource effort on Crowdrise.com. As of 1 pm ET on Friday, the effort has raised nearly $200,000 in its first three days.

In addition, Zappos has announced it will match 100 percent of the donations made up to $1 million.

Among marquee names behind the effort are NASCAR drivers Kurt and Kyle Busch, Brendan Gaughan, Spencer Gallagher, Noah Gragson and Jamie Little of Fox Sports.

They have also joined together to form DriversForVegas.com, where individuals can buy t-shirts, stickers or simply make a donation (the website is expected to be live early next week).

Here’s what some of those involved are saying:

Spencer Gallagher: “We are asking the NASCAR family to come together and help the great city of Las Vegas by visiting DriversForVegas.com to purchase a shirt or sticker, or simply make a donation. Las Vegas has always been there for and supported us, and this is a great opportunity for us to give back and be there for them.”

Kurt Busch: “It was horrific what happened in our hometown and we all send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas. It really hit home to all of us and as Nevada natives, we hope everyone supports our efforts.”

Kyle Busch: “Like most Americans, I was devastated to hear about Sunday’s tragic events in my hometown. As a group of racers from Las Vegas, we wanted to find a way for ourselves, along with our race fans, to help the victims and families of this unthinkable act.”

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Brendan Gaughan: “With so many NASCAR drivers from Las Vegas, I feel like it’s the least we can do to ask our racing community to band together in helping those who have bee affected by this tragedy. Thank you to all those who have already helped. I have never been more proud to say that I am #VegasStrong.”

Noah Gragson: “When Spencer (Gallagher) called me with this idea, I was all in to help do anything to try to heal our community.”

Jamie Little: “This is a great initiative that Spencer has started. Our Las Vegas NASCAR contingent is small but we’re mighty. All of us, along with your help, will give to the families and victims involved and help lift some of the burden they have endured.”

On another front, Gaughan will have a special paint scheme (above) honoring the Las Vegas victims in this weekend’s racing action at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Gaughan’s No. 62 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet will carry a hood that will feature “#VegasStrong” on it.

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