Kaulig Racing and The NASCAR Foundation have announced that their popular Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals will return in 2026, starting at the World Center of Racing before the DAYTONA 500. This ongoing Kaulig Racing NASCAR partnership brings lively NASCAR-themed field day experiences to children, encouraging healthy living and community spirit in multiple locations.
Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals Launches in 2026
The 2026 edition marks the fifth straight year that Kaulig Racing teams up with The NASCAR Foundation, continuing their commitment to delivering the Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals. Since its inception in 2017, this initiative has brought NASCAR-inspired activities to racing communities nationwide, focusing on bringing smiles to children’s faces and promoting wellness.
On Monday, February 9, the campaign officially kicked off as The NASCAR Foundation provided Speediatrics Fit Kits to students from the Food Brings Hope Community at Dayton State College. These kits reinforce the foundation’s mission to support children’s health and happiness through engaging activities and helpful resources.
“We’re really looking forward to seeing the Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals back in full swing with Kaulig Racing returning as a partner,”
said Nichole Krieger, Executive Director and Vice President of The NASCAR Foundation.
“Their ongoing support helps us bring the joy of NASCAR to even more children in our racing communities. Together, we’re not just creating fun experiences, we’re inspiring kids to live healthier lives and strengthening the bonds that make our sport’s communities so special.”
– Nichole Krieger, Executive Director and Vice President of The NASCAR Foundation
Festive Activities and Exciting Surprises for Kids
The first 2026 Speediatrics Fun Day Festival is scheduled for Friday, February 13, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Daytona International Speedway. Students from Food Brings Hope will join a morning of spirited NASCAR-themed field day competitions. In collaboration with Brown & Brown Insurance and Daytona Beach Racing and Rec., each child will receive a bike and helmet, and all participants will be gifted a pair of brand-name sneakers to promote active lifestyles.
“NASCAR has an incredible way of bringing people together, and for us at Kaulig Racing and Kaulig Giving, it’s always been about using that platform to make a real difference off the track,”
said Matt Kaulig, team owner of Kaulig Racing.
“Kicking off the ‘Speediatrics Fun Day Festival partnership in Daytona with The NASCAR Foundation and Food Brings Hope allows us to turn race weekends into moments of impact in 16 NASCAR community markets across the country, including surprising kids with bikes and helmets- inspiring them to live healthier, happier lives and showing them that this sport, and this community, truly cares about their future.”
– Matt Kaulig, Team Owner, Kaulig Racing
Expanding Across Sixteen Racing Markets
This year’s Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals Powered by Kaulig Racing will be held in sixteen racing communities from Daytona to Miami. Throughout the tour, regional partners such as Straight Talk Wireless in Phoenix and DQS Staffing in Michigan will support the festivities, while Dollar Tree is taking on the role of Snack Pack Partner. Kaulig Racing remains the Presenting Partner for every event held during the season.
Lasting Impact for Children and Communities
By blending the energy of NASCAR events with uplifting community engagement, the Fun Day Festivals nurture both health and hope in racing towns from coast to coast. Students and local families benefit from resources, fun field day competitions, and memorable experiences that encourage wellness and togetherness. As the campaign continues to grow, its influence on young fans and regional areas remains a bright and positive part of the broader racing community’s contribution.
Additional details about the upcoming Speediatrics Fun Day Festival at Daytona International Speedway and other NASCAR Foundation initiatives are available through the Speediatrics Fun Day Festivals page on The NASCAR Foundation’s website.
