Petty named Father of the Year
By SceneDaily Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Veteran NASCAR driver Kyle Petty has been named the Father of the Year by the National Father’s Day Council and the American Diabetes Association.
The Greater Greensboro Area Father’s Day Council will present Petty with the award on June 6 at its annual Father of the Year awards dinner.
Petty, 47, is among several recipients being recognized for their ability to balance their personal lives to serve as a role model for their children while also making a positive difference in their community.
“This award means so much to me because being a dad means so much to me,” said Petty. “NASCAR drivers are on the road a lot, I’m traveling for so many months out of the year. So I really have to get the most out of my time at home. It makes me really appreciate spending time with my kids because my time with them is so valuable.”
Petty is missing this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway to attend the wedding of his daughter, Montgomery Lee. He also has a son, Austin. His son Adam died in 2000 and, in his honor, the Pettys founded the Victory Junction Gang Camp four years later to serve chronically ill children.
“I think this award is special because it focuses on fathers that are good dads but who also help their community,” Petty said. “Being a good dad isn’t just about how you are with your kids; it’s about teaching your kids how to be good people. I hope that my passion for the camp will help my kids understand the importance of helping others.”
By SceneDaily Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Veteran NASCAR driver Kyle Petty has been named the Father of the Year by the National Father’s Day Council and the American Diabetes Association.
The Greater Greensboro Area Father’s Day Council will present Petty with the award on June 6 at its annual Father of the Year awards dinner.
Petty, 47, is among several recipients being recognized for their ability to balance their personal lives to serve as a role model for their children while also making a positive difference in their community.
“This award means so much to me because being a dad means so much to me,” said Petty. “NASCAR drivers are on the road a lot, I’m traveling for so many months out of the year. So I really have to get the most out of my time at home. It makes me really appreciate spending time with my kids because my time with them is so valuable.”
Petty is missing this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway to attend the wedding of his daughter, Montgomery Lee. He also has a son, Austin. His son Adam died in 2000 and, in his honor, the Pettys founded the Victory Junction Gang Camp four years later to serve chronically ill children.
“I think this award is special because it focuses on fathers that are good dads but who also help their community,” Petty said. “Being a good dad isn’t just about how you are with your kids; it’s about teaching your kids how to be good people. I hope that my passion for the camp will help my kids understand the importance of helping others.”
