21 Local Children to See Their Names on IMSA Race Cars This Weekend, Live on NBC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (September 17, 2026) — This weekend, 21 children served by the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF) will see their names displayed alongside professional drivers on race cars competing in the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
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The recognition comes through the Resilient Racers program, now in its second year, developed by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) in partnership with AHF and fellow charity partner Camp Boggy Creek. Several of the 21 families will travel to Indianapolis for the race weekend, where they'll tour team garages, meet the drivers and crews paired with their child, and join them for the sport's full-field autograph session.
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The race falls during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, part of a partnership between AHF and IMSA that now spans more than a decade.
“The Resilient Racers program is a powerful example of how we merge the world of motorsports with our mission to empower families facing childhood cancer,” said Amy Jo Osborn, CEO and co-founder of the Foundation. “At the Austin Hatcher Foundation, we use racing as a platform to teach resilience, teamwork, and perseverance – qualities that our children and families live out every day. Our partnership with IMSA, which has spanned over a decade, allows us to bring this to life on an incredible stage, connecting the racing community with a cause that truly changes lives.”
Race Weekend Details
- Event: TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Race Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Broadcast: NBC, live and flag-to-flag, 3:00 p.m. ET
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Fans can also support the program by donating and directing their gift to a favorite WeatherTech Championship team, with the top fundraising team earning bragging rights across the paddock.
To sponsor a child's name on a race car or learn more about the Resilient Racers program, visit hatcherfoundation.org/race.
About the Austin Hatcher Foundation
The Austin Hatcher Foundation is a nationally recognized leader in psycho-oncology care, providing innovative, evidence-based services for families facing pediatric cancer. Through a holistic approach, the Foundation supports the emotional, mental, and social well-being of children, siblings, and parents—ensuring families have the resources to heal and thrive during and after treatment. Learn more at hatcherfoundation.org.
Media Contact:
Katey Koon, Director of Marketing + Communications
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