HOT RODS & REELS CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT
HOT RODS & REELS Charity Fishing Tournament is a truly one of a kind event which pairs NASCAR Drivers with philanthropic supporters, executives and racing fans for an exciting morning of fishing during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. This unique tournament benefits The Darrell Gwynn Quality of Life Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and takes place on the infield lake at the track in Florida.
NASCAR Drivers team with NHRA and Motorsports Hall of Fame drag racer Darrell Gwynn to raise awareness of spinal cord injury research and people living with paralysis. The Darrell Gwynn Quality of Life Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the event host and benefiting charity, is a fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
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KYLE LARSON’S TEAM WINS ANNUAL HOT RODS & REELS FISHING TOURNAMENT AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Hall of Fame Drag Racer Darrell Gwynn Gathered NASCAR Legends for Charity Fishing Tournament and Donated a $25,000 Wheelchair to a Spinal Cord Injured Girl
February 14, 2025 (DAYTONA) – NASCAR Driver Kyle Larson led his team to first place honors with a three-fish total of 8.19 pounds at this year’s Hot Rods & Reels Charity Fishing Tournament to benefit the Darrell Gwynn Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. NASCAR drivers and Legends convened this morning on Lake Lloyd at Daytona International Speedway for the annual charity fishing event that kicks off the racing season.
Joining Larson for the event were Donnie Allison, Christopher Bell, David Blaney, Chris Buescher who came in 3rd, Chase Briscoe, Richard Childress, Cole Custer, Ty Dillon, Noah Gragson, Brad Keselowski who’s daughter Scarlett had the 2nd largest fish also came in 2nd overall, Michael McDowell, Max Papis, Lane Riggs, Zane Smith, Martin Truex, Jr., Crew Chief Adam Stevens, and NASCAR Commentator Jeff Hammond served as event emcee.
The largest fish, weighing 4.58 pounds was caught by Larson’s son Owen and made their team eligible to try to win the NASCAR Foundation Million Dollar Challenge. There were specially marked envelopes that allowed the winner a chance to win a million dollars. Unfortunately, they did not open the lucky envelopes, but it was an exciting moment for all in attendance.
“Year after year so many drivers and supporters answer my call and I am eternally grateful. We’re look forward to being the event that kicks off the NASCAR season and change a life by giving a new state-of-the-art wheelchair to a young woman from Orlando who was paralyzed,” said Darrell Gwynn.
Hot Rods & Reels Charity Fishing Tournament annually benefits The Darrell Gwynn Quality of Life Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. This year Darrell again donated a $25,000 custom wheelchair to a spinal cord injured woman from Orlando. The wheelchair will allow her to continue her rehabilitation and allow her to be more active.
Event sponsors include: Daytona International Speedway, Bass Pro Shops, Bass Online, Scherr Family Fund who donated the custom wheelchair, DMR, Environmental Construction, Dobbs Equipment, NASCAR, NASCAR Foundation and Stanley Black and Decker.