RELATED: Homestead-Miami Speedway braces for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is becoming one of the most powerful storms in the Atlantic on record — and Florida Gov. Rick Scott has already declared a state of emergency for those in its path.

On Wednesday, Atlanta Motor Speedway announced it would open up its camping facilities free of charge to any Hurricane Irma evacuees seeking temporary shelter.

Atlanta Motor Speedway will open its camping facilities free of charge to evacuees seeking temporary refuge from the approaching Hurricane Irma. The Speedway, which is equipped to handle thousands of campers during its annual NASCAR weekend, will open both RV and tent campgrounds to any interested evacuees beginning tomorrow, Sept. 7.

Hurricane #Irma evacuees seeking refuge are welcome to stay with us for free.

READ: https://t.co/R5r7dRUWRe pic.twitter.com/0j6L3ftZal — AtlantaMotorSpeedway (@amsupdates) September 6, 2017

Talladega Superspeedway will also open facilities which will include hot shower and restroom facilities, as well as water hookups, beginning Thursday Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. ET.

Like our friends at @amsupdates, Talladega Superspeedway is welcoming anyone seeking refuge from #HurricaneIrma. https://t.co/ZTuXGKVMlQ — TalladegaSuperspdwy (@TalladegaSuperS) September 6, 2017

Earlier this week, Hendrick Motorsports drivers launched a disaster relief fund with a $500,000 goal for hurricane victims, including those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Houston.