Congressional candidate to raise money for shooting victims [Video]

A former NASCAR driver who is running for Congress says he plans to return to the racetrack in October to raise money to “benefit the community of Lewiston” a year on from a deadly mass shooting in Lewiston.

Republican Austin Theriault, a state representative from Fort Kent, said he will participate in the Pro All Stars Series 400 weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway on Oct. 19 and 20.

“As we approach the first anniversary of the Lewiston tragedy, I want to do something to honor the victims, survivors and surrounding communities,” Theriault said during an online announcement of his plan. “I’m dedicating the race weekend to #LewistonStrong and raising funds to support the community’s rebuilding efforts.”

“It’s going to be a great weekend,” Theriault added. “I hope to win the race, but at the end of the day, I’d like to raise about $50,000 towards giving back to the victims,”

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