To deliver a very important message to teens in Virginia, a couple of NASCAR drivers joined hands with other parties concerned about texting while driving. In particular, young motorists were advised to avoid Driving While Distracted or DWD.

The car insurance company Nationwide Insurance, DRIVE SMART Virginia, the Virginia State Police, Henrico County School officials, the Richmond International Raceway, and NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer and Landon Cassill all joined hands to increase awareness in Virginia.

With teens in focus, Nationwide Insurance extended its reach first to students at the Hermitage High School where the impact of text messaging while driving was discussed and demonstrated.

Clint Bowyer, an established veteran who has proven himself on the road, was quoted saying:

To remain safe behind the wheel, whether it is on a race track or on the streets, requires 100 percent focus. If I allow myself to become distracted during the race it can cost me positions on the track, but driving distracted on the streets and highways can be extremely dangerous not only to the driver but to the other motorists on the road.

Other advocates of safe driving stressed out the negative effects of multitasking while on the wheel. Notably, Major George Daniels of Virginia State Police stated, "it only takes a few seconds to change a CD, grab a drink, dial a cell phone, crash your vehicle and change a life forever."