Courtesy of Texas Motor Speedway Media Relations

FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Motor Speedway and Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas are initiating a donation drive to assist those affected by Hurricane Harvey on Thursday and Friday and provide Fort Worth-area residents with a primary drop-off location for those interested in helping with the cause.

The Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. CT both days at the Texas Motor Speedway ticket office building adjacent to the lake off Hwy. 114.

All items collected by the speedway staff during the two-day drive will be donated to American Red Cross. The following are the most-needed items:

*Non-perishable food: Pull-top canned foods, such as vegetables, fruits and canned meats; ready-to-eat dry goods such as nuts, peanut butter, dried fruits, granola and trail mixes, jerky, ready-to-eat snacks; bottled water; and ready-to-eat meals.

*Personal care products: Antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc.

*Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach, mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves, etc.

*Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

*Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, etc.

*First-aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first-aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.

*Clothing: Regular and plus-size clothing for men, women and children; socks, underwear in new packaging.

*Miscellaneous: Blankets, towels, cots.

Donations can be dropped off at the TMS ticket office. Photo by Mike Haag

For those interested in making a monetary donation to the American Red Cross, please visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RedCross or text “Harvey” to 90999 for a $10 donation. Texas Motor Speedway also will take monetary donations at the drive and present them to the American Red Cross.

For more information, please visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com or call the speedway ticket office at 817.215.8500.