Kyle Petty
I got my monthly dose of Road and Track magazine the other day. I have been a car nut for as long as I can remember, and while in these days of worry about carbon emissions it might not be something to be proud of, I accept my weakness for what it is.
What caught my eye was an article that mentioned Kyle Petty and the foundation he supports. His son Aaron was killed in a racing accident. Unfortunately, I have some idea what that is like, having lost an infant son. What Kyle Petty does is make it possible for children with terminal diseases to get the financial support that they need to make their fondest dreams come true.
Since Wells Fargo has started sponsoring the number 45 car that Petty drives, I have found myself pulled back to watching the races and remembering the days when I was little, watching David Pearson battle Kyle’s dad, Richard Petty. Back in those days I rooted for Pearson, the underdog. Kyle Petty is no threat to qualify for the Nextel Cup. But you can bet that I’ll be rooting for him and his foundation.
Linking to non-Wells Fargo websites
Comments
Yeah, retards, his sons name was adam.Are you fans, or just idiots writting a incorrect site?
Posted by: MAD FAN 01 | April 21, 2008 10:42 AM
Dear MAD FAN 01, thanks for the correction. As somebody who rarely has his name spelled correctly, I realize that it’s important to get names right. My apologies for not cross-checking an obviously incorrect reference.
However, your use of the word “retard” is quite insulting, and in my opinion is a greater offense than our mistake. While I all think we should grow thicker skin, I doubt the Petty family would approve of your intolerant remark, which just cheapens the popularity of NASCAR.
Posted by: Allan Peterson | April 24, 2008 10:55 AM