ABOUT kyle petty
Kyle Petty is an auto racing icon, a champion of philanthropy and one of the most popular personalities in NASCAR. The son of NASCAR champion Richard Petty and grandson of NASCAR pioneer Lee Petty - Kyle followed in their footsteps, starting his 30-year NASCAR career as a Cup driver in 1979 at age 19, before also becoming an owner and media commentator.
In 2004, Kyle and the Petty family opened the doors to Victory Junction - a camp created for children with chronic or serious medical illnesses - in honor of his late son, Adam Petty.
Since 1995, Kyle Petty has hosted hundreds of NASCAR fans, drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts on his annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. The Ride travels cross-country each spring to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction. To date, the Ride has raised more than $23 million for children with chronic and serious illnesses, and is the most successful philanthropic event staged by any person in the NASCAR family.
Additionally, Kyle can be seen on NASCAR’s weekly Inside The Race show and is a regular contributor to NASCAR's digital content. He also co-hosts the weekly radio show, "Fast Talk" on the Performance Racing Network. On weekends, Kyle can be found at a racetrack or riding the trails with his sons, Overton, Cotten and Davant on dirt bikes.
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