Lung Health Screenings at Motorsport Events

April 15, 2025

FAIRFAX, VA – Allergy & Asthma Network is partnering with Right2Breathe to bring vital lung health education and free asthma and COPD screenings to motorsport enthusiasts across the country this year. The collaborative effort, featuring Allergy & Asthma Network’s innovative Trusted Messengers community outreach program, aims to raise awareness of asthma and COPD and empower attendees to take charge of their respiratory health.

Throughout 2025, the two nonprofit organizations will host a series of onsite screenings and educational events at major National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) races. Fans can stop by the Allergy & Asthma Network and Right2Breathe exhibit booth to receive screenings, meet healthcare professionals, and access valuable resources.

Event Schedule

• April 25-27: NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC
• June 27-29: Summit Racing NHRA Nationals, Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio
• Sept. 12-14: Reading NHRA Nationals, Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, PA
• Oct. 10-12: NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas

At each event, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including certified asthma educators, physician assistants and respiratory therapists as part of Trusted Messengers, conduct health screenings, answer questions and provide referrals to local asthma specialists. Attendees can obtain free educational resources so they can better understand these chronic diseases and learn treatment options.

After the event, adults with asthma will be invited to enroll in free Virtual Asthma Coaching through the Trusted Messengers program. The 6-week series of 1-on-1 online sessions are led by an asthma educator and delivered by smartphone, tablet or computer. Our research shows the virtual asthma coaching improves asthma self-management skills, healthcare use and quality of life for those who complete the program.

Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the United States, while 30 million live with COPD. Uncontrolled symptoms significantly increase the risk of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and even death. Tragically, 11 people die from asthma each day in the United States. COPD is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming over 120,000 lives each year. Early detection and proper management can save lives.

“I’m excited that Allergy & Asthma Network is joining us in bringing lung health education and free lung screenings to these NHRA events,” Joe Morrison, CEO and co-founder of Right2Breathe, commented. “The NHRA fan base has a high prevalence of lung disease, often due to workplace environments and a higher rate of current and former smokers. While many of them do not typically seek out help for their breathing challenges, the fact that we meet them where they are has helped us make an impact in their lives. Now with Allergy & Asthma Network joining us, I am confident we will be able to help even more people than before.”

“Early diagnosis of asthma and COPD is critical for effective treatment and management,” added Allergy & Asthma Network CEO Lynda Mitchell says. “If left untreated, symptoms can worsen over time and become life-threatening. Together with Right2Breathe, we are committed to raising awareness about these conditions and making a meaningful difference in communities across the country.”