NASCAR Champion Follows in Richard Petty’s Footsteps to Fight for a Great Cause A NASCAR champion steps up, taking his fight for a great cause beyond the track and into the community, following Richar

There are plenty of eccentric personalities in NASCAR, and then there’s Richard Petty, a larger-than-life icon whose influence extends far beyond the racetrack. Known universally as “The King”, his unparalleled success on the track, with 200 race wins and seven championships, Petty has quietly forged a pioneering path in philanthropy, dedicating decades to transformative charitable work. Since founding the Petty Family Foundation in 2008, he has championed causes supporting children’s health, education, and community well-being, raising millions through charity rides, auctions, and fundraising events. One of his most impactful contributions was helping launch Victory Junction, a camp inspired by his late grandson Adam Petty, which opened in 2004 to serve children with serious medical condi