CONCORD, N.C. — It is a long road to recovery for many of North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene survivors. Charlotte Motor Speedway is working to make that recovery quicker, but says needs are changing fast. It’s race week at the Speedway. Engines are set to start Sunday, but before then the Speedway is doing its part to bring relief to Hurricane Helene survivors. Every Wednesday through the end of October, a hurricane relief donation drive is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Speedway communications director, Jonathan Coleman, says after one week more than 400 pallets of supplies have been delivered to North Wilkesboro Speedway. “We get it to North Wilkesboro as a base and spread it out into the communities most in need,” Coleman said. Coleman hopes to hit 400 more pallets of supplies and says plenty of food and water is being donated but not enough warm clothing. Coleman says another goal is to help bring some normalcy back to the lives of those who lost everything. The Speedway is asking for children’s toys, kitchenware, and other everyday items that can help bring comfort. “As the weather is starting to change, we need more blankets and jackets and that sort of thing,” Coleman said. Coleman goes on to say that he’s seen donors from all over the country. David Fournier, from New Jersey, planned his trip to Concord eight months ago in anticipation for Sunday’s race. Hurricane Helene gave Fournier another reason to make the trip. “It was heart wrenching,” Fournier said when asked about his feelings on the damage caused by Hurricane Helene “You get upset just looking at it because at any point, that could be you or me.” Fournier heard about Charlotte Motor Speedway’s hurricane relief drive, and knew he had to help. He called on coworkers and friends to gather supplies like food, water, clothing, and essentials for baby care. Fournier loaded his car and drove 10 hours to Concord, where volunteers took over. “They packed this truck to the point where I actually had to turn stuff away,” Fournier said about the donations he raised. Fournier plans to enjoy the Speedway’s race Sunday, but said he will not leave Concord without donating more supplies. “I actually have people still sending me money on Venmo,” Fournier said. “I’ll go buy what I can and probably drop more off.” Speedway officials ask donors to keep up to date with Charlotte Motor Speedway social media posts as items needed may change.