It has been three months since Hurricane Helene affected parts of Western North Carolina. Many people and businesses are still far from standing back on their feet, but holiday cheer has set in at Chimney Rock thanks to the community’s intervention. Among those retrieving the region’s soul was NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Cole Custer.
The driver made the nearly two-hour trip from Charlotte to offer the suffering people smiles and some infectious holiday cheer. He told the press, “ Just trying to put some smiles on some faces really is the biggest thing. Bring the show car up here.
I know our team is trying to give back to the community just any way we can help is huge.” Stefan Parsons also joined Custer as the two drivers aimed to lift spirits. Custer added that being able to do something that would bring a smile to people’s faces meant a lot to him.
He expressed his surprise at a hurricane impacting North Carolina in such a severe fashion. It was his first time visiting Chimney Rock and he must have left his heart feeling fuller than when he came in. Parsons joined him in relaying a similar line of thought.
He said , “Being a proud North Carolinian and seeing a lot of other proud North Carolinians that are not far from me in Charlotte banding together and doing this has been really special.” The 26-year-old drove for Alpha Prime Racing (Xfinity Series), Henderson Motorsports (Truck Series), and Niece Motorsports (Truck Series) this season. The resolve that th.
