NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip is racing a special car in 2013 's Daytona 500 . The car 's number will be changed to 26 for the 26 victims of the Newtown crash . There will also be a message on the car , `` Text Newtown to 80888 , '' for fans to make a $ 10 donation to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund , which was established by the United Way of Western Connecticut and Newtown Savings Bank . There will be a call to action for fans to text ` ` Newtown to Chicago '' to make a $ 10 donation . The Daytona 500 is NASCAR 's biggest race and the start of the 2013 season .
NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip is racing a special car in 2013 's Daytona 500 . The car 's number will be changed to 26 for the 26 victims of the Newtown crash . There will be a call to action for fans to text ` ` Newtown to Chicago '' to make a $ 10 donation . The Daytona 500 is NASCAR 's biggest race and the start of the 2013 season .