Annual motorcycle tour to benefit children with chronic illnesses
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The route for the 21st Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America benefitting Victory Junction -- a camp for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses -- was announced Thursday.
Schedule for Petty Charity Ride
| Date | From | To |
| 2-May | Santa Cruz, Calif. | Bakersfield, Calif. |
| 3-May | Bakersfield, Calif. | Tonopah, Nev. |
| 4-May | Tonopah, Nev. | Bryce Canyon, Utah |
| 5-May | Bryce Canyon, Utah | Moab, Utah |
| 6-May | Moab, Utah | Colorado Springs, Colo. |
| 7-May | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Hutchinson, Kan. |
| 8-May | Hutchinson, Kan. | Branson, Mo. |
NBC Sports NASCAR analyst Kyle Petty will lead 200 motorcyclists 2,500 miles from Santa Cruz, Calif., to Branson, Mo., on the fund-raising tour. Former NFL running back Herschel Walker and NASCAR legends Donnie Allison and Harry Gant are expected to be among the celebrities who will join the festivities.
"Each year, we select a route that's full of breathtaking scenery, while also allowing us to spread the word and build excitement around our mission along the way," Petty said in a press release. "Year after year, the ride creates lasting memories for our riders, most importantly, it provides life-changing opportunities for children at Victory Junction."
As a result of the ride, 7,815 children have attended Victory Junction at no cost to their families, and the camp has been the ride's primary beneficiary since being established by Kyle Petty in 2004 in honor of his late son, Adam.
Spectators are welcome to attend one of the ride's eight overnight stops to interact with the riders, purchase ride memorabilia or make a donation to Victory Junction.
To learn more about the ride, go to: www.facebook.com/KPCharityRide, or on Twitter and Instagram, @KPCharityRide.
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