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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Announces 30th Anniversary Ride Start and End Locations and 2026 Dates

by MikeJuly 15, 2025

The 30^th Anniversary Ride will take place from May 1 – May 9, 2026, starting at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California, and ending at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15, 2025 – The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America today officially announced the start and end locations, as well as the dates, for the 30^th Anniversary Ride. For the milestone edition, the 30^th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will truly cross the United States, starting in Sonoma, California, on May 1, 2026, and concluding in Concord, North Carolina, on May 9, 2026.

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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Moves East for 2025 Ride

by MikeApril 2, 2025

225 participants will travel more than 1,400 miles on a week-long trek from Michigan to Virginia to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2025 – Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is revving up for the cause once again to lead the 29^th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America – one of the most popular charity rides in the country. From May 3 – 9, 2025, Petty will lead 225 motorcycles on a 1,400-mile route in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with serious and chronic medical conditions.

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Toyota’s ‘Suprabird’ Pays Homage to Richard Petty In the Strangest Way

by WebmasterNovember 6, 2024

The Toyota Supra “Suprabird” pays homage to the 1970 Plymouth Superbird raced by Richard Petty in NASCAR.
The changes are largely aesthetic, with upgraded suspension being the only notable mechanical difference.
It’s on display at the 2024 SEMA Show, running November 5-8 in Las Vegas.

NASCAR has existed in the US for over 75 years, but only a few drivers—and their cars—have attained legendary status. Richard Petty is arguably at the very top of the list, and though he drove several cars throughout his long career, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird is the one people remember. It was the winged wonder of superspeedways, so dominating that NASCAR made rule changes in 1971 effectively banning the aerodynamic ‘bird. (more…)

NBC Sports’ NASCAR Commentary Team Ready For 2022 Season

by MikeJune 17, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 16, 2022 – NBC Sports has announced its commentary team for its coverage of the second half of the 2022 NASCAR season, which gets underway next weekend at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 26, on NBC and Peacock. (more…)

Monster Energy Supercross From Atlanta Motor Speedway Presented This Saturday Live At 3 P.M. Et On NBC And Peacock

by MikeApril 8, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 7, 2021 – The 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this Saturday from Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., live at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms. The race marks Monster Energy Supercross’ debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and kicks off a tripleheader at the storied motorsports track over the next week. (more…)

NASCAR AMERICA AT HOME PROVIDES COVERAGE OF NASCAR’S RETURN AND POST-RACE ANALYSIS ACROSS NBC SPORTS’ DIGITAL PLATFORMS

by MikeMay 13, 2020

Weekday Episodes and Post-Race Analysis on NBCSports.com and Motorsports on NBC YouTube Page

Matt Kenseth Joins The Dale Jr. Download Today at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN

“It’s going to be a steep learning curve. I’m already a little anxious about that first lap at Darlington.” – Kenseth on The Dale Jr. Download

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 13, 2020 – NBC Sports covers the return of NASCAR and provides post-race analysis of upcoming races at Darlington Raceway and Charlotte Motor Speedway with new digital editions of NASCAR America At Home on NBCSports.com and the Motorsports on NBC YouTube page. (more…)

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF 58TH IMSA ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA ENDURANCE RACE THIS WEEKEND

by MikeJanuary 23, 2020

Live Coverage Begins Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC; All Coverage Streams on NBCSports.com & NBC Sports App

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 23, 2020 – NBC Sports’ 2020 coverage of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship begins this weekend with unparalleled live coverage of the 58^th Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on NBC, NBCSN, NBC Sports.com, the NBC Sports app, and TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold. (more…)