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12-year-old cancer survivor designs car for NASCAR driver William Byron

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:49 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

12-year-old cancer survivor designs car for NASCAR driver William Byron

Summary

Palmer Goforth, a 12-year-old cancer survivor, created a custom design for NASCAR driver William Byron's No. 24 Valvoline Chevrolet. Goforth developed his love for art while undergoing treatment for blood cancer and unveiled his beach-themed design at the Cars & Coffee event at ZMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. This initiative was supported by Valvoline Global Operations, Blood Cancer United, and Hendrick Motorsports as part of the Dare to Dream Project, coinciding with Blood Cancer Awareness and Childhood Cancer Awareness months.

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By the Numbers

•Palmer Goforth painted a custom design on Byron's race car.
•The design was revealed at ZMAX Dragway on September 19.
•Goforth developed his artistic skills during cancer treatments.
•The project supports Blood Cancer Awareness and Childhood Cancer Awareness months.
•Collaboration involved Valvoline, Blood Cancer United, and Hendrick Motorsports.

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7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte 12-year-old cancer survivor paints custom design for NASCAR driver’s car

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CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A local 12-year-old’s love for drawing has led him to create a design for the car of NASCAR driver William Byron. Palmer Goforth found a love for art while he underwent blood cancer treatments. He was given the opportunity to paint a custom design on Byron’s No. 24 Valvoline […]
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