The 16th annual Cook Out Catwalk for Causes is set to take place on October 6, 2026, in Concord, North Carolina, bringing together the worlds of NASCAR, the NFL and community philanthropy.
Stars, Children, and Charity Converge
Hosted by Speedway Children’s Charities, the evening will feature eleven children walking the catwalk in outfits they personally selected, while NASCAR drivers such as Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Greg Olsen, alongside NFL personalities, cheer them on. The event will be emceed by NASCAR analyst Adam Alexander and motorsports veteran Erin Evernham.
The fundraiser supports a roster of children‑focused charities, including the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund, the Kyle Larson Foundation, the Joey Logano Foundation and Greg Olsen’s HEARTest Yard, organizations that have collectively benefited from more than $5.5 million raised since 2009.
In addition to live and silent auctions, the night will include a concert by country music star Chris Lane, adding a festive atmosphere to the cause and helping past events generate over $460,000 for local partners.
The evening builds on a legacy that began with Sherry Pollex and the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation in 2009, and reflects the more than $79 million in grants that Speedway Children’s Charities has distributed to improve the lives of children across the Carolinas.