The Window of Hope has become one of the Erik Jones Foundation’s signature initiatives, bringing together drivers, teams, partners, and race fans in support of breast cancer detection and care.

For several years, the program centered around the pink window nets run by NASCAR drivers each October. In 2026, an unexpected production challenge meant those signature pink nets could not be manufactured. Rather than put the program on hold, we found a new way to keep the NASCAR community stepping up.

Introducing Window of Hope Steps Up

This year, participating drivers across the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series are being invited to donate a pair of race-worn shoes to support the cause.

Whenever possible, drivers are encouraged to wear shoes featuring pink elements during races between late September and October, but traditional race-worn shoes are also welcome. Each donated pair will be autographed and auctioned to benefit organizations providing breast cancer screening, early detection, treatment, and patient support.

The new format gives fans a chance to own a truly personal piece of racing history while helping us continue the impact Window of Hope has built over the years.

Through Window of Hope, the NASCAR community has already:

• Raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for breast cancer detection and care.
• Brought together drivers and teams from across NASCAR’s national series.
• Created one-of-a-kind race-used collectibles that connect fans directly to the cause.
• Helped support organizations serving patients, survivors, and families in communities across the country.

We are continuing to work with drivers and teams throughout the season to encourage participation and build the 2026 collection.

The equipment may be changing, but the mission remains the same: bringing the racing community together to give hope the green flag.

The 2026 Window of Hope Steps Up auction will take place the first week of November.

Check back for participating drivers, auction details, and additional program updates.