Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, will run a special Autism Speaks puzzle piece paint scheme on his car throughout the NASCAR race weekend at Dover International Speedway. This marks the fourth straight year Hamlin will sport a unique paint scheme at the spring Dover event, headlined by the June 1 ‘FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks’ Sprint Cup Series race. This year’s design allowed fans to make donations to Autism Speaks and in return have their first name and last initial displayed on a puzzle piece in the car’s design. The campaign was a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fans to help in raising funds for the autism community while having something personal take part in the racing action at the Monster Mile. In addition to Hamlin’s specialized car design, drivers across all three series – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – will show their support for Autism Speaks throughout the weekend by displaying a puzzle piece decal on their cars. In total, 28 drivers from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, 19 drivers from the NASCAR Nationwide Series and 20 drivers from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series are participating. This marks the eighth straight year that the Monster Mile is partnering with Autism Speaks, and the fourth year in a row that FedEx has been involved. Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, to help raise funds and awareness for the cause throughout the weekend. Cup team running the puzzle piece decal include: #1-McMurray, #3-Dillon, #4-Harvick, #7-Annett, #9-Ambrose, #10-Patrick, #13-Mears, #14-Stewart, #15-Bowyer, #16-Biffle, #17-Stenhouse Jr., #20-Kenseth, #23-Bowman, #26-Whitt, #27-Menard, #31-Newman, #34-Ragan, #36-Sorenson, #38-Gilliland, #41-Busch, #42-Larson, #43-Almirola, #47-Allmendinger, #51-Allgaier, #55-Vickers, #78-Truex Jr., #83-Truex, and #99-Edwards.(Dover Speedway PR), see an image of the car on the #11 team paint schemes page.(5-30-2014)
