The Year of SeriousFun

Victory Junction invites communities to join the mission of empowering children with serious and chronic medical conditions.

 

Victory Junction, part of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, proudly joins camps worldwide on January 26 to honor what would have been Paul Newman’s 100th birthday by proclaiming 2025 as “The Year of SeriousFun.”

 

Today marks SeriousFun founder Paul Newman’s 100th birthday.

In honor of Paul’s enduring impact, good humor, and generosity, we’re celebrating all year long. Stay tuned for ways you can help carry on Paul’s vision and get involved with #TheYearOfSeriousFun. #PaulNewman #HBD pic.twitter.com/QgIPbiPPqE

— SeriousFun (@SeriousFunCamps) January 26, 2025

Newman, the iconic actor and visionary philanthropist, founded the first SeriousFun Camp, Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, in 1988 to create a place where children with serious and chronic medical conditions could escape the challenges of their diagnoses and simply be kids. Newman’s heartfelt belief that children deserved a space to “kick back and raise a little hell” has since grown into a global movement. Today, the SeriousFun Children’s Network includes 30 camps and programs worldwide, that have provided over two million transformative experiences to children and their families – all completely free of charge.

 

 

Victory Junction’s origin story can also be traced to a heartfelt vision. In 1999, after visiting a SeriousFun camp in Florida, racecar driver Adam Petty wanted to create a similar camp experience for children in North Carolina. Tragically, Adam’s life was cut short in a racing accident the following year. Determined to honor Adam’s dream, his father Kyle Petty united the NASCAR community, friends, and generous donors to establish Victory Junction in 2004. Newman, along with dozens of NASCAR drivers, attended Victory Junction’s grand opening.

 

“At Victory Junction, we believe every child deserves to dream big, laugh loudly, and embrace life’s adventures,” said Chad Coltrane, CEO of Victory Junction and Chair of the SeriousFun CEO Council. “We are committed to delivering unforgettable experiences that build confidence, foster independence, and celebrate the unique potential of every child – all at no cost to them or their families.”

 

Victory Junction invites the community to join in celebrating “The Year of SeriousFun” by volunteering, donating, and participating in events throughout the year. Applications are now open for campers, volunteers, and staff for upcoming spring and summer camps. Volunteers and staff, including medical professionals, college students, and retirees, play a vital role in creating transformative experiences for children and their families.

 

Victory Junction is proud to be part of the @SeriousFunCamps, founded by Paul Newman to bring joy to kids with serious medical conditions 🌟 This year, we honor his 100th birthday & the Year of SeriousFun! Donate today to support the joy!https://t.co/zIk6zj6Loe pic.twitter.com/xVRcPnj3gg

— Victory Junction (@VictoryJunction) January 22, 2025

On A Personal Note

This blogger is an avid supporter of Victory Junction, both as a monthly contributor and media advocate.

 

NASCAR Race Mom had the privilege of touring the Victory Junction Camp in May of 2017. The camp's purpose "to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camp experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering; all in a medically-safe environment at no cost to the camper or their family" is evident everywhere. The photos below were taken on that tour.

 

Rooms inside the Body Shop mirror Regular Cabin Rooms

The Welcoming Reception Desk in the Body Shop

NASCAR Race Mom inside the Victory Junction Sports Complex

 

 

source: Victory Junction Media

HSR NASCAR Classic

Presented by Petty’s Garage Series Debuts This Weekend at VIRginia International Raceway

• - Past and Present Stock Car and Road Racing Driving Stars and the Nation's Top Historic Stock Car Drivers Compete in Saturday's Debut Doubleheader Driving Pristinely Restored Historic and Vintage NASCAR Stock Cars
• - Stock Car Racing Legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty Scheduled to Visit VIR Friday Afternoon at the Petty's Garage Hauler Area in the Main VIR Paddock
• - Additional 2024 Events Include Watkins Glen International for the HSR NASCAR Classic at the NASCAR Go Bowling at the Glen, September 13 - 14, and the HSR NASCAR Classic at the NASCAR Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, October 11 – 12

The HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Petty’s Garage racing series debuts this weekend at VIRginia International Raceway with the HSR NASCAR Classic at the IMSA Michelin GT Challenge at VIR on Friday and Saturday. Today's opening practice and qualifying sessions set the stage for Saturday's doubleheader schedule of races at 8:50 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. EDT.

 

Open to stock cars that have been retired from active competition, the introduction of the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Petty’s Garage is a direct response to the increasing popularity of HSR's Group 8 Historic Stock Cars category with competitors and race fans alike. The entry list for this weekend's inaugural event has attracted a pristine collection of Historic Stock Cars from the last two decades as well as some earlier examples both in competition and on display at VIR.

 

Past and present stock car and sports car racing notables such as Joe Nemechek, Mike Skeen and PJ Hyett compete this weekend alongside a lineup of top Historic Stock Car and road racing drivers including Ryan Gemmell, Larry Hoopaugh, Jeff McKee, Greg Richardson, Mike Slutz, Donnie Strickland, Rodney Reston, Chris Evans, Carlus Gann, Patrick Womack and Raymond Webb.

 

Even better, legendary NASCAR Champion and Hall of Famer Richard Petty adds to the stout list of notables turning out for the inaugural NASCAR Classic event. "The King" is scheduled to arrive at VIR Friday afternoon to join his teammates at the Petty's Garage hauler area in the main VIR paddock.

 

The Petty’s Garage presenting sponsorship is supported by a full presence in the VIR paddock and the team's recently built and original 2006 Petty Enterprises Dodge Charger carrying the colorful Victory Junction paint scheme and No. 45. Skeen drives the Charger this weekend, which was last raced in its prime by Kyle Petty.

 

The Petty's Garage NASCAR Classic partnership comes at a more than appropriate time as the legendary racing family marks its 75th Anniversary in 2024. The NASCAR Classic partnership adds an on-track competition component to the Petty Family Diamond Jubilee that has been celebrated all year.

 

Eligible NASCAR Classic stock cars include those built to previous NASCAR rule book specifications for Cup, Xfinity, Truck and ARCA competition. Current editions of the rules-eligible cars in each series, such as the Cup series Generation 7 chassis, are not eligible in NASCAR Classic competition.

 

The VIR HSR NASCAR Classic is the first time HSR has been part of an IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race weekend. Spectator tickets for this weekend's races are available at https://virnow.com.

 

 

In addition to this weekend's inaugural #NASCAR Classic race, HSR Historic Stock Cars return to Watkins Glen for the second-straight year on NASCAR weekend, September 13 – 14, for the HSR NASCAR Classic at the Go Bowling at the Glen.

 

The other addition to the new series is the HSR NASCAR Classic at the NASCAR Bank of America ROVAL 400, October 11 – 12, which is HSR's first appearance at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

 

For more information on the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Petty’s Garage, and HSR overall, please visit https://www.hsrrace.com.

 

source: Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Media 

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Crosses Nine States on 2024 Ride

NASCAR’s Kyle Petty will lead 150 motorcycles more than 2,100 miles on a week-long trek from South Dakota to North Carolina, ending at Victory Junction to celebrate the camp’s 20th anniversary. 

 

Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is hitting the open road once again to lead the 28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America – one of the most popular charity rides in the country. From May 4 – 10, 2024, Petty will lead 150 motorcycles across nine states on a seven-day trek, covering more than 2,100 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions.

 

Presented by Cox Automotive, the Ride will kick-off in Deadwood, South Dakota, on Saturday, May 4 and will end in Greensboro, North Carolina on Friday, May 10 with a celebratory homecoming at Victory Junction. Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider and is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The company’s brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim, which will host breakfast for the Ride at Manheim Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 8.

 

“Our team is beyond excited to host Kyle and the riders at Manheim Indianapolis for breakfast during their 28th Anniversary route,” said Chuck Werner, general manager for the Louisville-Indianapolis Market Center. “It means so much for us to be included in this inspiring event and we look forward to helping the Ride send many deserving kids to Victory Junction.”

 

Petty has a jam-packed route planned for the 2024 Ride’s 250 participants, including 30 new riders. In fact, Petty has coined this adventure “The AmerICON Ride,” to pay homage to the iconic American attractions featured on this year’s Ride. Some of the highlights include visiting Mount Rushmore National Monument, stopping at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, exploring Churchill Downs – home of the Kentucky Derby, touring the legendary National Corvette Museum, visiting Bristol Motor Speedway, and so much more.

 

Spectators along the 2024 route are encouraged to attend one of the Ride’s seven overnight stops or daily pit stops to greet Petty and the riders, purchase memorabilia and make donations. 

 

28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Schedule:

• Day 1, Saturday, May 4 – Deadwood, South Dakota to North Platte, Nebraska
• Day 2, Sunday, May 5 – North Platte, Nebraska to Omaha, Nebraska
• Day 3, Monday, May 6 – Omaha, Nebraska to Bettendorf, Iowa
• Day 4, Tuesday, May 7 – Bettendorf, Iowa to Indianapolis, Indiana
• Day 5, Wednesday, May 8 – Indianapolis, Indiana to Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Day 6, Thursday, May 9 – Bowling Green, Kentucky to Bristol, Virginia
• Day 7, Friday, May 10 – Bristol, Virginia to Greensboro, North Carolina

 

“This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Victory Junction, so I immediately knew we had to bring the Ride back to camp to celebrate this incredible milestone. After all, the Ride has been there since Victory Junction’s inception, as a founding supporter in 2004, and has remained the largest cumulative donor,” said Petty. “From riding the Black Hills of South Dakota and crossing the mighty Mississippi River to visiting iconic American landmarks, we are going to experience some truly incredible places on this year’s Ride, but none more so than ending back ‘home’ at Victory Junction – where we can see so many deserving kids light up with happiness and experience the magic that lives at camp.”

 

Victory Junction has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam. Since it first began in 1995, the Ride has raised more than $21 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. As a result, the Ride has helped Victory Junction mobilize resources to provide over 115,000 camp experiences for children of all levels of abilities who are living with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families.

News out today! @kylepetty will lead 150 motorcycles on a week-long trek from South Dakota to North Carolina. This year's Charity Ride celebrates Victory Junction's 20th anniversary! Follow along @KPCharityRide and https://t.co/TFccZmMdls pic.twitter.com/7oBaFkNjWO

— LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (@LEGACYMotorClub) February 27, 2024

Among the celebrities participating in the 2024 Ride are NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Hershel McGriff; former NASCAR drivers Max Papis, David Ragan, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace; former NFL great and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker; and TV personalities Rick Allen and Rutledge Wood.

 

The 2024 Ride is made possible by presenting sponsor Cox Automotive, as well as Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Dodge Law, Racing Electronics, WinCraft Racing, Petty Family Foundation, Headbands of Hope, Piedmont Moving Systems, Wiley X, Prevost, Blue Emu, Goody’s and Kelderman Manufacturing.

 

Keep up with Petty and the Ride on social media at the following accounts: 

• • Facebook:  
• www.facebook.com/kpcharityride 
• www.facebook.com/kylepetty45 
• • Instagram:  
• www.instagram.com/kpcharityride 
• www.instagram.com/kylepetty 
• • Twitter:  
• www.twitter.com/kpcharityride 
• www.twitter.com/kylepetty 

 

For more information about the Ride or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com.

 

source: Kyle Petty Charity Ride Media

Dinner Drive with Kyle Petty

NASCAR’s Kyle Busch leads Line-Up of Guest Stars on Season 3

 

This summer, one of Circle Network's most anticipated original programs, “Dinner Drive with Kyle Petty,” will return for its third season, premiering on Thursday, June 29 at 10/9c. Season three will kick-off with a sitdown conversation between racing legend Petty and star NASCAR driver Kyle Busch as they take a ride in Busch’s 69 Chevy Camaro to eat at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. The two discuss family, racing and Busch’s decision to move to a new team for the 2023 season.

 

 

The third season of “Dinner Drive” will showcase Petty’s unique and exciting interview style as he sits down with comedian John Crist to discuss his secrets to success, former NBA player Muggsy Bogues to chat through his experience as the shortest-ever NBA player, and NFL player-turned-broadcaster Mike Golic to learn about how he combated his type 2 diabetes diagnosis while still playing football. Plus, conversations with Greg Olsen, Bill Engvall, George Brett, Terry Bradshaw and more.

 

In full, the season will feature 12 30-minute episodes with guests across sports and entertainment hand-selected by Kyle Petty himself. Each guest will take Kyle for a spin in a vintage or special car to one of their favorite local restaurants across Tennessee, Arizona, Oklahoma and more.

 

“I’m thrilled to be back for season three of ‘Dinner Drive,’” said host Kyle Petty. “It’s always a treat to sit down with some of the most interesting people in entertainment and sports and pick their brains about their careers and experiences. Thank you to Circle Network for bringing me back for another season!”

 

“It’s a pleasure to work with Kyle Petty again on ‘Dinner Drive.’ He has such a gifted style of interviewing and really knows how to tap into the most interesting and unique sides of people’s lives and careers,” said Circle Network’s General Manager, Drew Reifenberger. “Plus, he gets everyone to tell some hilarious stories about their lives. You don’t want to miss it!” !”

 

“Chatting with Kyle Petty over a homemade meal at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen was such a memorable experience,” said guest Kyle Busch, who drives the No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing. “Between my passion for racing and cars, and my love of family, we had so much in common and to talk about. Participating in ‘Dinner Drive’ with him was enjoyable and I’m excited to watch the start of Season 3!”

 

Tune in on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 10/9c for the premiere of season three featuring a conversation between NASCAR legends Kyle Petty and Kyle Busch. Plus, you can now catch up on past seasons of Circle Network's shows wherever you are on the Circle Now app, available on all mobile app stores plus Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, LG, Android TV and more. Learn more about how to download Circle Now here.

 

“Dinner Drive with Kyle Petty” is presented by Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the casual dining restaurant serving homestyle American classics in a feel-at-home atmosphere— all at an unbelievable price. Cheddar’s has partnered with the NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch for the 2023 racing season. Learn more at https://m.cheddars.com/racing.

 

Season 3 of @dinnerdrivekp, presented by @cheddarskitchen, premieres on June 29 at 10/9c PM on @circleallaccess!

Cool cars, good food and amazing guest stars, like Kyle Busch, Terry Bradshaw, Bill Engvall, John Crist, Muggsy Bogues and more! Can’t wait for y’all to watch! pic.twitter.com/ocuNedNQnf

— Kyle Petty (@kylepetty) June 15, 2023

 

source: NASCAR Media

Coca-Cola Racing Family Legends Named Grand Marshals

Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett, Bobby Labonte and Kyle Petty for the Coca-Cola 600

 

With five Coca-Cola 600 victories between them, Coca-Cola Racing Family legends Jeff Burton, Dale Jarrett, Bobby Labonte and Kyle Petty are no strangers to leading the field at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s  Memorial Day Weekend event. This year, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, the four NASCAR greats will lead the command to fire engines ahead of the historic 64th running of the iconic race.

 

“It’s fitting, during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season and as we mark 25 years of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, that we honor the living legends who helped build our sport and create countless memories through the years,” said Charlotte Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Greg Walter. “As we look to write the next chapter in the history of this illustrious event, what a treat it will be for fans to have Jeff, Dale, Bobby and Kyle not only offer the command, but also behind the wheel of our Grand Marshal cars for a few memorable laps.”

 

In a nod to the Memorial Day Weekend, the drivers will be introduced by Lisa Marie Riggins, USO regional president of the Southeast region and executive director of the National Capital District.

 

The weekend fun kicks off Friday with the ARCA Menards Series’ General Tire 150 and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 as well as an energetic performance at Circle K Speed Street by AC/DC tribute band Dirty Deeds. On Saturday, Xfinity Series drivers will battle for supremacy in the Alsco Uniforms 300 and the NASCAR Cup Series will take the track for the first time to set the field for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600. Country music superstar Jake Owen will rock the Circle K Speed Street stage. The party moves to the infield on Sunday as the legendary Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald are scheduled to perform a pre-race concert before the patriotic salute to the U.S. Armed Services and the green flag for the Coca-Cola 600.

 

Once in the #CocaColaRacing Family, always a part of the family ❤️ Watch as we surprise our LEGENDS drivers with some love from our current drivers. pic.twitter.com/1v6C05ZBa6

— Coca-Cola Racing (@CocaColaRacing) May 25, 2023

 

source: Charlotte Motor Speedway Media

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.7 Million for Victory Junction

225 participants completed a week-long scenic journey, traveling 1,500 miles across Nevada and Utah to raise funds to send kids with chronic medical illnesses to camp at Victory Junction

 

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today announced it raised more than $1.7 million after completing its 27th Anniversary Ride, which took place April 29 – May 5, 2023. Funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction – a camp in Randleman, North Carolina servicing children with chronic medical illnesses. The Ride’s donation supports summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs – including upkeep of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Water Park.

 

Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty led more than 125 motorcycles on a seven-day trek, covering over 1,500 miles across picturesque scenes in Nevada and Utah. The Ride started and ended in Salt Lake City, and made overnight stops in Ely, Tonopah, Las Vegas, Cedar City and Moab.

 

All along the Ride’s 2023 route, fans came from miles around to welcome the Ride, meet celebrity riders and support the cause. Highlights included visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats, venturing down the loneliest road in America (Highway 50), taking off-road Jeep tours in Tonopah, shutting down Las Vegas Boulevard with a police escort to The Mirage, lapping the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, riding scenic Highway 12 and Highway 14, passing through Capitol Reef National Park, receiving the first-ever key to the city in Hanksville, exploring Legends Motorcycle Museum and so much more.

 

“We had a phenomenal Ride! But I knew all along that Nevada and Utah would not disappoint. These are two of the most beautiful states to ride motorcycles in,” said Petty. “Everywhere we stopped, we were greeted with open arms from fans near and far. And we also had a handful of Victory Junction campers come out to see us along our route. Seeing their excitement and gratitude for our riders is incredible. It really puts into perspective what and who we are riding for. All of our miles lead to all of their smiles!”

 

Victory Junction has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam. Since it first began in 1995, the Ride has raised more than $21 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. As a result, the Ride has helped Victory Junction mobilize resources to provide over 115,000 camp experiences for children of all levels of abilities who are living with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families.

 

Funds were gathered from fans along the route, as part of the Ride’s “Small Change. Big Impact.” program, as well as donations made by generous sponsors, organizations, and the riders themselves.

 

“We could not do what we do each year on the Ride without the generosity of our sponsors,” said Petty. “Some of our sponsors have been a part of the Ride since the very beginning. They do so much more than just make contributions to support our cause. From providing gifts to our riders to funding meals, fuel and/or activities, they have a genuine passion for making the Ride a memorable experience for everyone involved.”

 

The 2023 Ride is made possible by presenting sponsor Cox Automotive, as well as Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Dodge Law, Racing Electronics, WinCraft Racing, FLUIDYNE Racing Products, Petty Family Foundation, Headbands of Hope, Piedmont Moving Systems, Wiley X, Blue Emu, Goody’s and Fuel Me.

 

We are proud to announce that our 2023 #KPCharityRide raised more than $1.7 million, which will help support summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs at @victoryjunction! Cheers to another incredible year!

Read more: https://t.co/9zBqm1UKga pic.twitter.com/2vm9yFFAyI

— KylePettyCharityRide (@KPCharityRide) May 23, 2023

This year’s Ride also featured several celebrity riders, including NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time champion Richard Petty; NASCAR legends Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace; former NFL great and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker; and NBC Sports NASCAR personality Rick Allen.

 

To look back at Petty and the riders’ journey, check out their posts on social media:

 

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpcharityride and www.facebook.com/kylepetty45
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kpcharityride and www.instagram.com/kylepetty
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/kpcharityride and www.twitter.com/kylepetty

For more information about the 27th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com.

 

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source: Kyle Petty Charity Ride Media

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Revs Up for 27th Anniversary Event

225 riders will travel more than 1,500 miles on a week-long trek across Nevada and Utah, raising funds to send children to Victory Junction

 

All eyes will be on Nevada and Utah from April 29 – May 5, 2023 as former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty celebrates the 27th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America with a scenic journey through the Sagebrush and Beehive States. As one of the most popular charity rides in the country, Petty will lead more than 125 motorcycles on a seven-day trek, covering over 1,500 miles in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions.

 

 

Presented by Cox Automotive, the Ride will kick-off in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, April 29 and will return to Salt Lake City on Friday, May 5 – marking the second time the Ride has started and ended in the same city. Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and solutions provider and is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. The company’s brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim, which will host breakfast for the Ride at Manheim Utah on Saturday, April 29, and at Manheim Nevada on Wednesday, May 3.

 

“Our team at Manheim Utah is excited to kick off this inspirational event and cheer on the riders as they begin their journey,” said Cade Rindfleisch, general manager at Manheim Utah. “We look forward to sponsoring the Kyle Petty Charity Ride, especially seeing the joy it brings to the children at Victory Junction.”

 

Petty’s mile-long motor brigade features 225 participants, including 30 new riders, who will enjoy many indescribable views, bucket list items and unforgettable points of interest along this year’s route. Some of the highlights include visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats, lapping the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, riding scenic Highway 12, Highway 14 and Highway 50, passing through Capitol Reef National Park, exploring Legends Motorcycle Museum, and so much more.

 

Spectators along the 2023 route are encouraged to attend one of the Ride’s seven overnight stops or daily pit stops to greet Petty and the riders, purchase memorabilia and make donations.

 

27th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Schedule:

 

• Day 1, Saturday, April 29 – Salt Lake City, Utah to Ely, Nevada
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• Day 2, Sunday, April 30 – Ely, Nevada to Tonopah, Nevada
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• Day 3, Monday, May 1 – “Free Day” in Tonopah, Nevada
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• Day 4, Tuesday, May 2 – Tonopah, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada
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• Day 5, Wednesday, May 3 – Las Vegas, Nevada to Cedar City, Utah
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• Day 6, Thursday, May 4 – Cedar City, Utah to Moab, Utah
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• Day 7, Friday, May 5 – Moab, Utah to Salt Lake City, Utah

 

“Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states to ride motorcycles in. The vast changes in the landscape – from the desert to the red rocks to mountain terrain – paint the most vivid and breathtaking scenes, which I believe are best experienced on a motorcycle. Our riders are in for a picturesque treat along every road we travel, especially on Highway 50 (the loneliest road in America), which we pick up in Ely, Nevada – one of my favorite towns in America,” said Petty. “I consider myself extremely blessed to be able to ride this incredible route while also raising money to send kids to Victory Junction. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles and it is such a special gift.”

 

 

Victory Junction has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam. Since it first began in 1995, the Ride has raised more than $20 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. As a result, the Ride has helped Victory Junction mobilize resources to provide over 115,000 camp experiences for children of all levels of abilities who are living with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families.

 

Among the celebrities participating in the 2023 Ride are NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time champion Richard Petty; NASCAR legends Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace; former Formula 1, Champ Car and NASCAR driver Max Papis; former NFL great and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker; and NBC Sports NASCAR personality Rick Allen.

 

 

“Any chance I get to spend a week out West, I’m taking it,” said Kyle’s father, Richard Petty. “Add in riding motorcycles and you think, ‘It can’t get better than this.’ Then, you throw in helping the kids at Victory Junction and it’s just the cherry on top. That’s why I always look forward to Kyle’s Ride every year.”

 

The 2023 Ride is made possible by presenting sponsor Cox Automotive, as well as Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Dodge Law, Racing Electronics, WinCraft Racing, FLUIDYNE Racing Products, Petty Family Foundation, Headbands of Hope, Piedmont Moving Systems, Fuel Me, Wiley X, Blue Emu and Goody’s.

 

Keep up with Petty and the Ride on social media at the following accounts:

 

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/kpcharityride and www.facebook.com/kylepetty45
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kpcharityride and www.instagram.com/kylepetty
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/kpcharityride and www.twitter.com/kylepetty

 

For more information about the Ride or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com.

 

Utah, we're ready for you! 😊 Less than 2 months until our 2023 #KPCharityRide kicks off in the great state of Utah! Bring on the breathtaking scenery! pic.twitter.com/crXkPivel7

— KylePettyCharityRide (@KPCharityRide) March 4, 2023

About Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Led by former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is an annual cross-country motorcycle trek that raises funds and awareness for Victory Junction. The Ride is one of the most successful and popular charity events in the country. Since its inception in 1995, more than 8,875 riders have logged nearly 12.6 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised more than $20 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

 

About Victory Junction

Victory Junction is a year-round camping facility for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Co-founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his son Adam, Victory Junction provides life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a medically-safe environment, always free of charge. In addition to traditional camp sessions, Victory Junction’s REACH program takes camp experiences to children and their families at hospitals, clinics, and in Ronald McDonald Houses throughout North and South Carolina.

 

Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has delivered more than 115,000 camp experiences and has served children from all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network of Camps founded by Paul Newman, and is accredited by the American Camp Association. To learn more, please visit victoryjunction.org. 

 

About Cox Automotive (www.coxautoinc.com)

Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, automakers, dealers, retailers, lenders and fleet owners. The company has 25,000+ employees on five continents and a family of trusted brands that includes Autotrader®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital™ and vAuto®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with $21 billion in revenue. Visit coxautoinc.com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on Twitter, CoxAutoInc CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.

 

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source: Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America PR

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.8 Million for Victory Junction

225 participants completed one of the Ride’s most scenic routes ever, traveling 1,500 miles across Arizona and Utah to raise funds to send kids with chronic medical illnesses to camp at Victory Junction

 

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Riders at Phoenix Raceway

 

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today announced it raised more than $1.8 million after finally completing its 26th Anniversary Ride following two postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the most funds raised during a single Ride since 2006! Funds raised directly benefit Victory Junction – a camp in Randleman, North Carolina servicing children with chronic and serious medical illnesses. The Ride’s donation supports summer camperships, building projects and maintenance programs – including upkeep with the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Water Park.

 

For the first time in its history, the Ride started and ended in the same city: Phoenix, Arizona. Former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty led 225 participants on one of the Ride’s most scenic routes ever. On April 30, Petty and the riders left Phoenix, riding more than 1,500 miles through Arizona and Utah over seven days before returning to Phoenix on May 6.

 

The @KPCharityRide raised more than $1.8 MILLION to send kids to @VictoryJunction on its 26th Anniversary Ride! We are proud to support this cause and can’t wait to see all the fun these kids have at Camp! Read more: https://t.co/E1owqBdrnv

— Cox Automotive (@CoxAutomotive) June 22, 2022

 

All along the Ride’s 2022 route, fans came from miles around to welcome the Ride, meet celebrity participants and support the cause. Multiple mayors made appearances, presenting proclamations and/or keys to the city. In addition, the Ride was honored to meet members of the Hualapai Tribal Council and Navajo Nation Tribal Council in Peach Springs and Cameron, Arizona. Other highlights include seeing a “Wild West” staged gun shootout in Oatman, Arizona, riding historic Route 66, visiting Grand Canyon National and Bryce Canyon National Park, seeing the entire student body of Monument Valley High School lining the streets to cheer on the Ride in Monument Valley, Utah, taking Jeep tours through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, lapping the track (twice!) at Phoenix Raceway, and more.

 

“After being sidelined for nearly three years due to COVID, we were eager to get back on the road and get back to doing what we love,” said Petty. “I was completely blown away by the excitement seen amongst our Riders and fans all along the route. We saw some of the most beautiful scenery this country has to offer, met some amazing people and experienced so many incredible bucket list places. But most importantly, we reignited our passion for riding and raising funds for the kids at Victory Junction…that’s what it’s always been about!”

 

Here at VJ, you don't have to look far to see NASCAR influence everywhere...including the ceilings! While in the theatre, you can check out different hoods to race cars- all far above your head! Sometimes looking for "magic" #InsideCamp isn't too hard, just have to look up!👀 pic.twitter.com/n4j9JQ57sK

— Victory Junction (@VictoryJunction) June 16, 2022

 

Victory Junction has served as the Ride’s primary beneficiary since its establishment by Petty and his family in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam. Since 1995, 8,875 riders have logged nearly 12.6 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised more than $20 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

 

Funds were gathered from fans along the route, as part of the Ride’s “Small Change. Big Impact.” program, as well as donations made by generous sponsors, organizations, and the riders themselves.

 

 

“The generosity of our sponsors is incredible. Without them, we simply could not do all the things we do each year on the Ride,” said Petty. “Not only do they make contributions to our cause, but these companies and their people show so much excitement and go above and beyond to help make our Rides truly the ‘Ride of a Lifetime,’ by supplying one-of-a-kind memorabilia, hosting delicious meals and fun activities for our Riders, and more!”

 

The 2022 Ride was made possible by presenting sponsor Cox Automotive, as well as Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Dodge Law, Racing Electronics, WinCraft Racing, FLUIDYNE Racing Products, Petty Family Foundation, Headbands of Hope, Piedmont Moving Systems, Wiley X, Blue Emu and Goody’s.

 

This year’s Ride also featured several celebrity riders, including NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time champion Richard Petty; upcoming Class of 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Hershel McGriff; NASCAR legends Harry Gant and Ken Schrader; current NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones; and NBC Sports NASCAR personality Rick Allen.

 

To look back at Petty and the riders’ journey, check out their posts on social media:

 

• • Facebook: 
• www.facebook.com/kpcharityride 
• www.facebook.com/kylepetty45
• • Instagram: 
• www.instagram.com/kpcharityride
• www.instagram.com/kylepetty 
• • Twitter: 
• www.twitter.com/kpcharityride
• www.twitter.com/kylepetty

For more information about the 26th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com.

 

About Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Led by former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is an annual cross-country motorcycle trek that raises funds and awareness for Victory Junction. The Ride is one of the most successful and popular charity events in the country. Since its inception in 1995, more than 8,875 riders have logged nearly 12.6 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised more than $20 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

 

About Victory Junction

Victory Junction is a year-round camping facility for children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions. Co-founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his son Adam, Victory Junction provides life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a medically-safe environment, always free of charge. In addition to traditional camp sessions, Victory Junction’s REACH program takes camp experiences to children and their families at hospitals, clinics, and in Ronald McDonald Houses throughout North and South Carolina.

 

Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has delivered more than 105,000 camp experiences and has served children from all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network of Camps founded by Paul Newman, and is accredited by the American Camp Association. To learn more, please visit victoryjunction.org.

 

About Cox Automotive (www.coxautoinc.com)

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