23rd Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America

Kyle PettyThe Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America has announced the route for its 23rd annual motorcycle trek. For the first time in almost a decade, the Ride, led by former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty, will travel across the Pacific Northwest.

With Manheim, North America’s leading provider of used vehicle services, as returning presenting sponsor, the Ride will leave Portland, Oregon, on May 13 and arrive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 19, covering eight states in seven days. Petty will lead 200 bikers on the week-long, 2,400-mile route to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

What started out as Petty and a small group of friends riding together for fun in 1995, has grown into one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country. This year, more than 20 first-time riders will join the dedicated team of men and women riding for the cause, along with new sponsors and a continued sense of passion.

Advertisement

“It’s pretty straightforward: every single mile we ride is for one cause, and that is to send chronically ill children to camp at Victory Junction at no cost to their families,” said Petty. “The Ride is an enriching experience for everyone involved, and this year we’ll be riding through some spectacular parts of the country like Mount Rushmore and, for the very first time, the Columbia River Gorge.”

Kyle Petty Charity Ride

The Ride will see many of our country’s historic landmarks including Yellowstone and Badlands National Parks, Bighorn National Forest and the Harley-Davidson Museum. Emblematic of the American open road, riders will also take in roadside attractions, including the world’s largest ball of twine rolled by one man in Darwin, Minnesota.

Fans are encouraged to come support the cause and greet riders at one of the Ride’s seven overnight stops or daily pit stops. Spectators along the route may also purchase memorabilia or contribute to the Ride’s “Small Change. Big Impact.” program, which accepts donations at each stop.

23rd Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Schedule:

(Information about scheduled pit stops can be found on the Ride’s Facebook page.)

  • Day 1, Saturday, May 13 – Portland, Oregon to Walla Walla, Washington
  • Day 2, Sunday, May 14 – Walla Walla, Washington to Missoula, Montana
  • Day 3, Monday, May 15 – Missoula, Montana to Cody, Wyoming
  • Day 4, Tuesday, May 16 – Cody, Wyoming to Deadwood, South Dakota
  • Day 5, Wednesday, May 17 – Deadwood, South Dakota to Mitchell, South Dakota
  • Day 6, Thursday, May 18 – Mitchell, South Dakota to Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Day 7, Friday, May 19 – Minneapolis, Minnesota to Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kyle Petty Charity Ride

As a result of the Ride, 7,985 children have attended Victory Junction at no cost to their families. Last year alone, the Ride raised more than $1 million, sending 100 children to 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.

This year’s Ride will feature several celebrity riders, including:

  • NASCAR Hall of Famer and seven-time champion Richard Petty
  • NASCAR legends Harry Gant, Hershel McGriff and Donnie Allison
  • Former NFL great Herschel Walker
  • Heisman Trophy winner (1980) and Super Bowl champion (XXII) George Rogers
  • NBC Sports NASCAR personalities Rick Allen and Rutledge Wood
  • Harley-Davidson Museum president, Bill Davidson, who comes from a long list of Harley-Davidson greats starting with his great grandfather, who founded the company

 

For more information about the 23rd Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America or to make a donation, please visit kylepettycharityride.com.

1 COMMENT

  1. Hello Mr Petty and Team petty! It’s is wonderful to know your route this yr! Been following you since you visited my Loves in Iowa , la a couple of yrs ago My name is Kevin Richardson I was General Manager if that location at that time. I am now back in Texas I do want to mention Loves for your Travels and I will Reach out to Kyla Turner so we can possibly help this yr . Again it’s always nice to know there a Good People out there doing good work for Kids Thanks very much for your Efforts .

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here