The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America celebrated its 30th anniversary in a significant way. The riders and its supporters raised a record-setting amount of money for Victory Junction, the camp for children with complex medical and physical conditions.
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According to the Kyle Petty Charity Ride, they raised $2.7 million during the nine-day trek from Sonoma, California, to Charlotte, North Carolina. Some of this money came from limited-edition items that the KPCR auctioned off.
This includes custom, autographed guitars, a series of motorcycle helmets painted by Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Famer Jody Perewitz, and custom ride jerseys. Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty also auctioned off one of his signature cowboy hats to raise money.
During tonight’s auction, @therichardpetty donated his crown for @VictoryJunction. Many of you may have wondered why he rode a purple @harleydavidson…for Miss Lynda 💜💜💜 pic.twitter.com/zl1b3dcuKl
— KylePettyCharityRide (@KPCharityRide) May 10, 2026
One of the most unique items auctioned off during the record-setting ride included the motorcycle that Harley-Davidson Motor Co. VP & Global Brand Ambassador Bill Davidson rode during the Kyle Petty Charity Ride.
This Harley-Davidson Street Glide was a one-of-one model built for the ride. Now, it belongs to someone who helped raise nearly $3 million for Victory Junction.
"This year's Ride was huge for us as we celebrated our 30th Anniversary and shared memories along the way, but to know that we collectively raised $2.7 million for Victory Junction is absolutely incredible," Petty said in a press release.
"Everything we do on the Charity Ride is to send kids to Camp. Thanks to our riders, the fans along the way, and our generous partners, so many kids will be able to attend Camp and have their lives forever changed. What just started in 1995 as a bunch of friends wanting to ride motorcycles across the country has turned into something I only ever dreamed of."
The funds from this year's Final Dinner Auction will directly support the children with complex medical and physical conditions. The camp will be able to welcome 160 campers. The families will not have to pay a dime.
