Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raises $1.4 million for Victory Junction
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.
For more information about the Ride or to donate, please visit www.kylepettycharityride.com. — Kyle Petty Charity Ride —