Kyle Petty, Trevor Bayne and Michael Cherry are all aware of the dangers of driving at high speeds as NASCAR drivers, but they’re hoping that younger motorists will take more care when they drive new and used cars in New Jersey.

As part of the Nationwide Insurance program to combat driving while distracted (DWD), the trio recently talked to students about how cell phones and other devices can impair driving ability.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re going 45 miles per hour on the street or 125 miles per hour in a race car,” said Michael Cherry. “Driving while distracted poses risks to everyone and it’s important for drivers to see first-hand how big an impact distractions can have on their driving abilities.”

People who think that the NASCAR drivers were being disingenuous about the need to not drive distracted could take a look at Denny Hamlin’s performance in a recent race. Driving a race car with a similar appearance to some used Toyota Camries in New Jersey, Hamlin spun out and mangled his vehicle when he failed to notice a car passing him on the outside.