While the history in the dirt is exciting , the drivers know there is much more to gain here . `` The question why am I racing this race as opposed to other dirt races is because of the charities involved and to support Tony Stewart and his foundation , '' says NASCAR driver Brian Vickers . Carl Edwards invites four of the best drivers in motorsports to compete for charity . Proceeds go to 25 children 's hospitals across the country . Prelude to the Dream has raised $ 3 million in the past seven years .
Carl Edwards invites four of the best drivers in motorsports to compete for charity . Proceeds go to 25 children 's hospitals across the country . Prelude to the Dream has raised $ 3 million in the past seven years .