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Kyle Petty returned to Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion on Tuesday and recalled his first visit in 1995. He said taking a photo outside the front door was a highlight of his life and that he will return to the estate next year as part of his annual week-long motorcycle trip. raise money for childish reasons.
In a video posted to X, Petty stood in front of the 13.8-acre Memphis estate owned by Presley and said:
“In 1995, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride went through Memphis on the first trip we did. I parked my bike right here and sat and took a picture in front of Elvis's Gates. That was the highlight of my life. I'm telling you, a highlight of that year. We still have that iconic photo and we're having a great time.”
Petty, who made more than 800 starts in the Series of cupscollected eight victories and finished fifth in the championship twice (1992 and 1993). He launched the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America in 1995 to raise money for children's charities, including Camp Victory Junction. The camp was founded in 2004 in memory of his late son, Adam.
This year, the ride raised about $1.4 million to help children with chronic illnesses.
“That's what Don always said” – Kyle Petty on why he always rides a Harley Davidson
Kyle Petty she moved from the track to media and charity work after she stopped running full-time. He served as a television analyst for FOX Sports and TNT and later joined NBC's NASCAR coverage.
In another video on X, Petty recalled Don Tilley, who co-founded the charity ride with him, driving down Highway 64 and shared how he learned to ride long distances with the late legendary rider and owner of Tilley Harley-Davidson.
“I learned how to ride long rides with Don Tilley … And Don taught me how to carry a bike, ride a bike, prepare to ride a bike and always ride a stock Harley Davidson. That's what Don always said, so that's what I did,” he said.
“We drove that road from Statesville, North Carolina to Memphis, I don't know how many times. It was fun, it was scenic, it was so much better than being on 40 and being on the interstate with these trucks,” he added.
Petty also mentioned that Highway 64 will be part of the Kyle Petty Charity Walk next year The 30th anniversary ride will take place May 1-9, 2026, from Sonoma Raceway to Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.
The motorcycle ride has covered more than 13 miles and raised an estimated $23 million for charity over the past 29 years.
Edited by Riddhiman Sarkar
