DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ralph Maccarone was awarded the 12th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award by The NASCAR Foundation on Thursday during a live-streamed announcement on NASCAR’s YouTube channel. “The entire NASCAR organization and The NASCAR Foundation have been phenomenal to work with and we’re so excited to use these funds to help students and save lives.”. Each of these organizations has earned a $25,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation in recognition of their nominated volunteers’ achievements. “His work and the work of all of our finalists exemplify the lasting legacy of Betty Jane France and the countless number of children The NASCAR Foundation continues to impact.”. With the $100,000 award, Maccarone hopes to bring heart screening events to more NASCAR communities over the next two years. In its 12 years, The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award has recognized 48 NASCAR fans who are dedicated volunteers working for children’s causes in communities nationwide.
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