Petty Enterprises Renews Partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America;
'The King' to Co-Chair Las Vegas Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Mooresville, N.C. (November 10, 2008) - Petty Enterprises, the winningest
organization in the history of American motorsports, announces that it
has extended its partnership with the Paralyzed Veterans of America
(Paralyzed Veterans) through the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
"Our membership has been behind this program from day one and
we're excited to continue this into 2009," said Paralyzed
Veterans of America's National President, Randy L. Pleva, Sr.
"Our partnership with Petty Enterprises has been great for
Paralyzed Veterans. We've seen an increase in awareness about our
mission since we aligned with 'The King'. In 2009, we will
be featured on two races on July 4th (Daytona) and Veterans Day (Texas),
two of the most patriotic dates of the year. Our continued partnership
with Petty Enterprises and Richard and Kyle Petty will continue to raise
awareness of the mission of Paralyzed Veterans and in return increase
support and donations and give increased visibility to the men and women
who serve our country."
The Petty-Paralyzed Veterans partnership began in 2006 with 'The
King' Richard Petty. Over the span of the partnership, Petty has
made numerous trips to VA Hospitals across the country, hosted Paralyzed
Veterans members at racetracks and attended fundraising events--all
in an effort to increase awareness of the altruistic organization. In
2008, the relationship grew to include NASCAR driver Kyle Petty. In 2009,
both Pettys will co-chair the "Go All In for Veterans" Texas
Hold'em poker tournament to be held on Thursday, February 26 at the
Rio in Las Vegas.
"I'm proud of the way that this program has continued to grow
because this is a partnership that goes beyond racing," said
'The King' Richard Petty. "Paralyzed Veterans
continues to do outstanding work with America's service members and
veterans in a time when they really need its help. This is the third
year of our association and I look forward to many more years of working
with Paralyzed Veterans both on and off of the racetrack. I'm
really looking forward to helping them reach out to the NASCAR community
for the poker tournament in Las Vegas. I think we will have a good
turnout and raise some much needed funds for America's paralyzed
veterans."
-credit: pe
