Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Raises $1.4 Million for Victory Junction

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 4, 2025 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today announced it raised over $1.4 million after completing its 29th Anniversary Ride, which took place May 3 – 9, 2025. 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.

Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty led 125 motorcycles across seven states on a seven-day trek, covering more than 1,400 miles and stopping at iconic American landmarks along the way. The Ride began in Traverse City, Michigan and ended in Hot Springs, Virginia.

All along the Ride’s 2025 route, fans came from miles around to welcome the riders, meet celebrity guests and support the cause. Highlights included seeing iconic museums such as the Henry Ford Museum and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, enjoying the magnificent sights of Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls, taking laps around Watkins Glen International, staying at the historic Omni Bedford Springs, and ending with a finale celebration in beautiful Hot Springs, Virginia.

“The Ride is something that I look forward to each year, and to have the ability to create memories and lifelong connections with our riders is something that is extra special,” said Petty. “This year’s theme was the ‘Tour of Wonders,’ and we hit some incredible wonders along the way. From wrapping around the scenic views of Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, to the iconic Niagara Falls, and finishing the Ride through the mountains of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia, the natural backdrop to this year’s route was breathtaking. We also made time for our riders to explore many of the places we simply passed by in previous years, such as the Henry Ford Museum, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Corning Museum of Glass. To see so many fans at each of our stops was truly amazing, and their contributions to Victory Junction mean the world to all of us and help send even more kids to camp each year.”

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 $23 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities. As a result, the Ride has helped Victory Junction mobilize resources to provide over 136,000 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.

“The Ride could not happen each year without the generous support and contributions of our unbelievable sponsors,” said Petty. “Not only do each of our partners provide contributions to Victory Junction, but they also work diligently to supply our riders with incredible products to use along the route, as well as providing great food, fellowship, activities and more when the riders are not on their motorcycles.”

The 2025 Ride was made possible by amazing partners such as Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Dodge Law, Racing Electronics, WinCraft Racing, Petty Family Foundation, Wiley X, Prevost, Blue-Emu, and Goody’s. 

This year’s Ride also featured several celebrity riders, including NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty; former NASCAR drivers Max Papis, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace; former NFL great and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker; great-grandson of William A. Davidson, one of the Harley-Davidson founders, VP & Global Brand Ambassador Bill Davidson; and TV personalities Rick Allen and Rutledge Wood.

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 Ride 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 9,575 riders have logged 13.3 million cumulative motorcycle miles and raised more than $23 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

About Victory Junction

Victory Junction is a year-round camp for children living with complex medical and physical conditions. Founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his son Adam, Victory Junction provides life-changing experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering in a medically safe environment – always free of charge, thanks to the generosity of donors and corporate partners. Victory Junction programming is designed to build confidence and foster independence, helping children, families, and caregivers find belonging and build skills that fuel their journeys far beyond Camp. In addition to onsite sessions, Victory Junction’s OUTREACH program delivers Camp experiences to children in hospitals, clinics, and community partner sites throughout the Carolinas and Virginia.

Since opening in 2004, Victory Junction has provided more than 139,000 experiences to children from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and four countries. Victory Junction is a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Paul Newman, and is accredited by the American Camp Association. To learn more, please visit victoryjunction.org.

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