Kyle Petty is known for his four-wheelers, but he’s been riding motorcycles since he was a boy and loves conquering the miles. Since 1995, he has organized the Kyle Petty Charity Ride across the United States, an annual motorcycle ride that raises money to support Victory Junction and other activities for children with illnesses and conditions chronic condition. Early this morning, horsemanEditor-in-Chief of Greg Drevenstedt interviewed Petty for Rider Magazine Insider Podcastand the episode will premiere on Friday, March 17.
The following is the official press release for the 27th anniversary trip. We encourage everyone visit KPRC . website and donate. You can follow the ride on social media, and if you’re in the area, you can meet the group at one of their stops.
All eyes will be on Nevada and Utah from April 29 – May 5, 2023, as former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty celebrates its 27th anniversary. Kyle Petty’s Charity Trip Across America with a scenic cruise through the Sage Brush and Beehive states. One of the most popular charity rides in the country, Petty will lead more than 125 motorbikes on a seven-day ride spanning more than 1,500 miles in an effort to raise funds and raise awareness of the disease. victory fork – a camp dedicated to providing a life-changing camping experience for children with chronic and serious illnesses.
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presented by Car Cox, the Trip will begin 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 Trip has commenced and ended up in the same city. Cox Automotive is the world’s largest supplier of automotive solutions and services and a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Company brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheimwhich will host Breakfast for Ride at Manheim Utah on Saturday, April 29 and at Manheim Nevada on Wednesday, May 3.
“Our team at Manheim Utah is thrilled to kick off this inspiring event and cheer the riders as they begin their journey,” said Cade Rindfleisch, general manager of Manheim Utah. “We look forward to sponsoring Kyle Petty’s Charity Trip, especially considering 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 a variety of indescribable views, bucket list entries and unforgettable attractions on the route this year. Some of the highlights include visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats, hitting the track at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, riding the scenic Highway 12, 14, and 50, passing Capitol Reef National Park, explore the Legendary Motorcycle Museum, etc.
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Spectators along the 2023 route are encouraged to attend one of Ride’s seven overnight stops or daily stops to greet Petty and the riders, purchase memorabilia, and make donations.
Kyle Petty’s 27th Anniversary Charity Trip Across America Schedule:
- April 1, Saturday, April 29 – Salt Lake City, Utah to Ely, Nevada
- April 2, Sunday, April 30 – Ely, Nevada to Tonopah, Nevada
- 3, Monday, May 1 – “Freedom Day” in Tonopah, Nevada
- Tuesday, May 2 – Tonopah, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada
- May 5, Wednesday, May 3 – Las Vegas, Nevada to Cedar City, Utah
- May 6, Thursday, May 4 – Cedar City, Utah to Moab, Utah
- May 7, Friday, May 5 – Moab, Utah arrives in Salt Lake City, Utah
“Nevada and Utah are two of my favorite states for motorcycling,” says Petty. “The dramatic changes in the landscape – from desert to red rock to mountainous terrain – paint the most vivid and breathtaking scenes, which I believe are the best experiences on a motorcycle. Our riders are enjoying picturesque pleasures along every road we take, especially on Highway 50 (the loneliest road in America), which we pick up in Ely, Nevada – a of my favorite towns in America. I consider myself incredibly lucky to be able to walk this incredible road while also raising money to send children to Victory Crossing. The Ride allows me to combine my passion for helping others with my love of motorcycles and that is a special gift.”
Victory Junction has been the primary beneficiary of Ride since Petty and his family founded it in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam. Since first starting in 1995, Ride has raised more than $20 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. As a result, Ride has helped Victory Junction mobilize resources to provide more than 115,000 camping experiences to children of all abilities living with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. .
Among the celebrities taking part in the 2023 Trip are the 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 character Rick Allen.
Kyle’s father, Richard Petty, said: “Any opportunity I could get to spend a week in the West, I took it. “Add to that riding a motorbike and you think, ‘Can’t get better than this.’ Then you join in helping the kids at Victory Junction and that’s just the cherry on top. That’s why I always look forward to Kyle’s Ride every year.”
The 2023 trip was made possible thanks to the presence of 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.
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For more information about Ride or to make a donation, please visit KylePettyCharityRide.com.
About Kyle Petty’s Charity Trip Across America
Led by former NASCAR racer and racing analyst Kyle Petty, Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is an annual cross-country motorcycle ride 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 founding in 1995, more than 8,875 riders have logged nearly 12.6 million accumulated motorcycle miles and raised over $20 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.
About Victory Fork
Victory Junction is a year-round camping facility for children with critical and chronic illnesses. Co-founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his son Adam, Victory Junction offers exciting, fun and powerful life-changing camping experiences, in a safe environment. medically, always free. In addition to traditional campsites, Victory Junction’s REACH program offers camping experiences for children and their families at hospitals, clinics, and at Ronald McDonald Homes throughout North and South Carolina.
Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has offered more than 115,000 camping experiences and has served children from all fifty states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico, as well as four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Camps Network founded by Paul Newman and accredited by the American Camp Association. To learn more, please visit Victoryjunction.org.
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