Sharing a birthday with the King. July 2nd!

I’m the last person you’d expect to be a Petty fan. First, I live in CT, where NASCAR interest is low and smothered by MLB coverage between the Yankees and Red Sox. Second, I’m only 22 which means I was born AFTER the King’s 200th and last cup win. In the years since, Petty Enterprises has been a team struggling to keep up with multi-million dollar monster organizations like Hendrick, Roush, and Gibbs (to name a few).

So what makes me like the Petty’s? It’s simple. They are the most caring, virtuous, down to earth set of people associated with NASCAR today; hands down. The Petty name is synonymous for not only the history of achievements the 60 year old organization has accomplished on the track; but the caring, respectability shown toward those around them in need, off the track. They talk up to you and make you feel like their hero, unlike the opposite. Richard and Kyle, specifically, have been my heroes since I was a young boy and, looking back, I guess I was lucky to pick such great heroes at such a young age to exemplify my life and moral beliefs around.

I will always be a Petty fan because I feel they stand for the same principles I live my life by. Live your life loving it and those around you. Never take anything for granted and help those in need whenever possible. Most importantly, be yourself and love who you are.

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My 1987 Pontiac Firebird, riding my dirt bike, playing my guitar, and being around close friends.