“He sent you here”: Kyle Petty on 20th anniversary of noble cause on how Adam Petty’s ‘dream became a reality

Former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Victory Junction, a year-round camping facility for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.

Victory Junction was created to honor Adam Petty, who passed away in a 2000 practice session for the Busch 200. His vision of a camp for children with serious illnesses was realized by his father Kyle Petty. The camp provides transformative experiences in a safe and supportive setting, offering joy and hope to children facing medical challenges.

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride recently shared a video on X to honor Adam Petty's vision for Victory Junction, celebrating its growth into a fully operational organization. The post marked the significance of the day and reflected on the legacy of Adam’s dream, which continues to bring joy and hope to countless families.

"#ICYMI - 2024 marked the 20th Anniversary of @VictoryJunction ! Take a look back at the inspiring story of how Adam’s dream became a reality and turned into 20 years of creating magic for so many deserving kids! ❤💛💙💚" the post was captioned

In the video, Petty was heard saying:

"I don't believe that all of you people found your way here by yourself. I think Adam sent each one of you guys here in some way, shape, or form. He sent all of you here because he knew that you guys were dreammakers."

The 64-year-old son of seven-time Cup Series champion Richard Petty, Kyle had a 30-year-long career in NASCAR. Throughout his career, he secured eight race wins and 173 top-ten finishes, while also being named NASCAR Illustrated's Person of the Year twice in 1999 and 2000.

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Kyle Petty's father Richard Petty donates massive piece of property in Charlotte for Victory Junction

NASCAR Cup Series legend Richard Petty shared a heartfelt announcement about his latest charitable initiative. He donated nearly 403 acres of land to Victory Junction. This donation builds upon his initial contribution of 84 acres two decades ago, furthering his commitment to supporting the camp's transformative mission.

In the official press release by Victory Junction, Kyle Petty shared his thoughts on giving life to his son's vision, while also outlining his plans for the charity.

“When I see the joy and the smiles this camp brings to kids and their families, I can still feel Adam’s giving spirit and see his smile. I want to make sure Camp is here in 100 years, and we hope this gift inspires others to support Victory Junction so that it remains a place of joy for generations to come.”

Meanwhile, NASCAR is set to return for its action on February 2, 2025, for the coveted and highly awaited Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Catch the pre-season race live on FOX, MRN, and SiriusXM's NASCAR channel at 8:00 PM Eastern time.