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Race to Build
Just outside Bristol Motor Speedway, where engines roar and grandstands celebrate speed, college students gather with a different kind of drive—one rooted in compassion, teamwork, and the belief that every family deserves a home that is warm, safe, and dry.
For ten years, Race to Build has been far more than a construction competition. It has been a movement that brings together collegiate construction management programs from across the country to serve Appalachian families while inspiring the next generation of servant leaders.
From September 17–19, 2026, Appalachia Service Project will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Race to Build as four collegiate teams compete to build four homes for four deserving families. Throughout the weekend, teams are evaluated not only on speed, but also on safety, craftsmanship, quality, teamwork, and overall execution.
Race to Build is an annual event where Appalachia Service Project partners with Bristol Motor Speedway during the Bass Pro Shops NASCAR Night race. Several teams of university construction management students come together and compete to build homes as fast as they can for families in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee region. You don’t want to miss this!
Meet us at Bristol Motor Speedway!
Bristol Motor Speedway, 151 Speedway Boulevard, Bristol, TN. ASP’s event is set up between the Orange and the Purple bridges. We’d love for you to come check it out!
2026 Competitors
Iowa State University
Auburn University
Appalachian State University
University of Nebraska
About Race to Build
A Decade of Impact
Over the past decade, hundreds of students have stepped onto Race to Build worksites carrying hammers, tool belts, and a desire to make a difference. Together, they have helped families whose homes were damaged by disasters such as Hurricane Helene, as well as families whose homes had simply become unsafe beyond repair.
Every wall raised represents stability. Every roof installed offers protection. Every nail driven is a reminder that someone cares.
Race to Build is fast-paced, high-energy, and competitive in all the best ways—but at its heart, it is deeply personal. Behind every build is a family receiving the keys to a new beginning and students discovering that service has the power to transform not only communities, but themselves.
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary With Us
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals to help shape the next decade of impact.
Corporate Sponsorships
Help fund the construction of four new homes while demonstrating your organization’s commitment to strengthening communities across Central Appalachia. Sponsors receive meaningful recognition throughout Race to Build while becoming part of a story that changes lives.
Media Partners
Help us share the stories of the families, students, and volunteers whose lives are transformed through Race to Build. We’re seeking television, radio, print, and digital media partners to expand the reach of this milestone event.
Donated Food, Drinks & Snacks
Support the students, volunteers, and staff by helping keep everyone fueled throughout the competition weekend.
Volunteers
Join us in the Bristol Motor Speedway Fan Zone or behind the scenes by welcoming guests, assisting with event logistics, sharing ASP’s mission, and creating an unforgettable experience for families and visitors.
Why Your Partnership Matters
Your support helps:
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Build homes that are warm, safe, and dry for families across Central Appalachia.
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Equip and inspire the next generation of servant leaders.
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Strengthen Appalachian communities for generations to come.
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Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to meaningful, lasting impact.
At Race to Build, your partnership is more than a logo on a banner. It becomes part of a story that thousands of people experience firsthand through the competition, the families served, and the communities forever changed.
Get Involved
Whether you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteer, media partner, or donor, we’d love to connect with you.
Contact Michael Hensley at michael.hensley@asphome.org to learn how you can be part of ASP’s 10th Anniversary Race to Build.
Race to Build: 2025 Champions
University of Nebraska
