"THE KING" TO PACE FIELD AT PHOENIX IN 1946 WILLY'S JEEP
"The King" To Lead Field At Phoenix In WWII Jeep
Fans Can Enter To Win 1946 Willy's Jeep
Davidson, N.C. (Nov. 13, 2009) -- This weekend at the Phoenix
(Ariz.) International Raceway (PIR), the Paralyzed Veterans of America
(Paralyzed Veterans) and "The King" Richard Petty will honor
our nation's veterans in a unique way. Petty, a long-time
supporter of America's troops and veterans, will lead the NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series field on Sunday in a restored 1946 Willy's Jeep.
This tribute will put a fitting final touch on Veterans Day weekend.
In keeping with Petty tradition, fans will have the opportunity to win
this "workhorse of World War II" after it leads the field
around the one-mile oval. The vehicle will be raffled off in an effort
to raise awareness and money to support America's Paralyzed
Veterans. Prior to the parade laps, the Jeep will be on display outside
of PIR where fans can purchase their raffle tickets for $20, or three
tickets for $50. Tickets are also available for purchase at
www.PVA.org/Jeep. The promotion will run until the annual Memorial Day
race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in 2010.
"One of the goals of our partnership with the Paralyzed Veterans is
to make Veteran's Day happen year round, not just in
November," stated Petty. "We want people to realize the
sacrifices that these men and women make for our freedom. This Jeep is a
piece of American history that becomes more distant with every passing
year. I'm honored to pace the field in it this weekend -- and
I'm sure the fans will enjoy it too."
When longtime supporters of the Paralyzed Veterans donated the Jeep to
the organization, at "The King's" leadership,
Petty's Garage stepped up to help with the restorations. Today, it
resembles every much the vehicle that war correspondent, Ernie Pyle,
called "as faithful as a dog, as strong as a mule and agile as a
goat."
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Sixty-three years ago, Paralyzed Veterans of America was founded by a
band of spinal cord injured service members who returned home from World
War II to a grateful nation, but also to a world with few solutions to
the challenges they faced. These veterans from the Greatest Generation
made a decision not just to live, but to live with dignity as
contributors to society. They created Paralyzed Veterans, dedicated to
veterans service, medical research, and civil rights for people with
disabilities. And for more than six decades, Paralyzed Veterans and our
34 chapters have been working to create an America where all veterans,
and people with disabilities, and their families, have everything they
need to thrive. Please visit www.pva.org to learn more about our work.
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About Petty's Garage
Petty's Garage is a manufacturer of performance vehicles, including the
"museum-quality" restoration of vintage race vehicles, custom cars and
high performance street vehicles. It is housed in the former home of
Petty Enterprises in Level Cross, North Carolina. Since 1949 this
facility has built some of the most-historic racecars in all of NASCAR
and amassed 268 Cup wins, ten Cup championships and nine Daytona 500
trophies. Performance for the track and the street is the foundation for
every vehicle built at Petty's Garage. For more information, please visit
www.pettys-garage.com.
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