NASCAR fans and car enthusiasts got the opportunity to drive their vehicles at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The annual "Laps for Charity" fundraising event benefits the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.

Money raised during Sunday's event will go to local kids in need.

It has supported charities from homeless youth, childhood cancer, and more.

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"All the money stays local. Last December, we gave over $500,000 to 63 local children's charities to help kids in need," Paulette Anderson, Las Vegas Chapter Director of Speedway Children's Charities, said.

The group will continue to hold events throughout the year.

Visit SpeedwayCharities.org for more information.