Keelan and Piper Harvick’s #Perspective

Kevin Harvick with his family and his boss Tony Stewart celebrating a better race

Kevin Harvick’s 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Championship hopes depended on a yellow flag (caution) that never materialize.

Nonetheless, Kevin’s wife DeLana tweeted that his children, Keelan Paul (7 years old) and daughter Piper Grace (age 1), made sure that dad had a smile on his face.

Pops didn’t get to bring the 🏆home, but I’d say he’s doin alright... ❤️👶🏼👦🏼✈️ #lovetheirpops #perspective #backtonormallifeforawhile pic.twitter.com/YvbXeShYNx

— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) November 18, 2019

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4. Eleven-Year-Old Supports Victory Junction with Hand Drawn RPM Bubba Poster
5. Young NASCAR Fans are the Winners
6. Keelan Harvick Plays Drums With Jake Owens

 

Justin Allgaier’s Daughter Harper Remediates Race Disappointment

For NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship contender Justin Allgaier, his No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet lacked the necessary speed from the beginning of the race weekend in order to be competitive. He was never able to jump ahead of the other three title contenders, and scrapping the wall with less than twenty laps remaining, Allgaier had to settle for a disappointing fourteen place finish.

#NASCAR News: Justin Allgaier Comforted by Daughter Harper After Championship Defeat https://t.co/6OxG9Pfe5F pic.twitter.com/ZaHT8atjIK

— TobyChristie.com (@Toby_Christie) November 17, 2019

“It was disappointing because we felt like yesterday in practice, the seven laps that we got, that our balance was pretty good,” Allgaier said. “We were excited about tonight because the things we worked on yesterday and in the shop and try to make better for our program, we had done.

“Unfortunately, tonight we were just way too loose and way too loose to really push at the speed those guys were running.”

It wasn't the ending @J_Allgaier wanted to the 2019 season on Saturday, but he and the @BrandtRacing team have a ton of momentum going into the 2020 season. #JRNation pic.twitter.com/6xKYlbCZmG

— JR Motorsports (@JRMotorsports) November 17, 2019

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Victory Junction – Adam’s Way

#MyGivingStory @GivingTuesday 

#MyGivingStory is a social media storytelling contest created to foster a public conversation about giving and to inspire more people to give.

Below is my entry: 

My devotion to the resilience of children stimulates me to give back. Every month, my husband and I donate to Victory Junction. We love how health challenged children entrusted to this camp gain a greater understanding of their own strengths and courage.

Victory Junction is a medically safe, yet exhilarating facility that challenges youngsters who have a serious medical condition to try things they never imagined possible. As they conquer activities like zip lining and archery or experience bowling, fishing or swimming, the children build confidence that will positively shape how they view the rest of their lives. You should see the “Adventure Tower” which stands fifty-five (55) feet tall and is covered in puzzling ways to get to the top!

We visited the Victory Junction a couple of years back and were thrilled to see how creativity and ingenuity came together to offer these kids the experience of their lives.

This transformative Camp has enriched over eight thousand young campers and thanks to generosity of donors, families never pay for their child to attend. How awesome it would be if we could donate that $10,000 prize to this charity.

“Come what come may, time and the hour run through the roughest day.” ― William Shakespeare, Macbeth. The camp began operation in 2004. It was the dream of Adam Petty, a fourth-generation race car driver from the famous Petty family. Adam died at the young age of nineteen in 2000 during a practice lap crash. It was his dream to help children and Adam’s family, fellow drivers, plus friends made it happen.

Victory Junction is part of SeriousFun Children’s Network (SFCN), an alliance of nine camps nationally and thirty camps worldwide that serve children dealing with serious medical condition and chronic illnesses. It is also an official charity of NASCAR.

If you are ever near Randleman, North Carolina, I highly recommend you arrange for a tour of the Victory Junction grounds. The insight you reap will enhance your life.

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3. The five stories submitted by people between the ages of 13 and 17 with the most votes will receive the #GivingTuesdayKids award and $1,000 for their chosen nonprofit organization.
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Harvick's Pit Crew Make Youngster's #NASCAR Experience Memorable

Kevin Harvick and the #4 team had a pretty good day at the track. The Freaky Fast Ford finish on podium (3rd) and advanced to the Round of twelve (12) in the 2019 Monster Energy #NASCAR Cup Series Playoff. However, this is not what this young Harvick Fan will remember.

Thanks to the #4 Pit Crew - this youngster had an experience of a lifetime.

So this happened to day!!! This totally made this little dudes day. It’s his fifth race but has to be the most memorable so far. Thanks @KevinHarvick @RodneyChilders4 and @StewartHaasRcng for having such awesome guys! #4thecup #KidsDriveNASCAR @NASCAR pic.twitter.com/LJwvUdyUnL

— Wade Howard (@wrhoward) September 29, 2019

Kevin Harvick was 22nd fastest in opening practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR
Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (100.223 mph).

Eleven-Year-Old Supports Victory Junction with Hand Drawn RPM Bubba Poster

Wallace's #43 Darlington Poster Honoring Adam Petty Auction

Mitchell is an eleven-year-old who loves NASCAR, everything Petty, and Bubba Wallace! He goes to lots of NASCAR races with his dad and always make posters to show support for his driver, Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 and his team, Richard Petty Motorsports. 

For the Darlington race, Bubba drove a throwback scheme, designed to honor Adam Petty's win in the ARCA series, and the sponsor of the car, Victory Junction Camp. Mitchell made the poster in honor of Adam Petty, his legacy, and the camp.

Winner of the Best in Show for #NASCARThrowback weekend, @BubbaWallace accepts the award on stage with the late Adam Petty’s pit crew 🏆 #BojanglesSo500 pic.twitter.com/GnDHu05FDd

— Darlington Raceway (@TooToughToTame) September 1, 2019

That poster (pictured above) is autographed by Bubba Wallace, Kyle Petty, and the King of NASCAR - Richard Petty.  You can bid on this NASCAR artwork with all the proceeds of the sale to benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc.

Interview of Mitchell by his Father

1) Mitchell, why did you make this poster?

Answer: To support Bubba Wallace and Richard Petty Motorsports. In memory of and honor of Adam Petty because of how good of a person he was. I am just happy Bubba got to drive that car.

2) Mitchell, why do you want to auction this poster off?

Answer: Because that is what Adam Petty would do. He would donate money to Victory Junction and he would do everything he could to make kids smile and I think something I dedicated to him should help a camp he wanted to make. I am just happy that my poster is gonna go for money that I can donate to get somebody to go to camp. My goal is to try to do the same thing that Adam would do. I want to be able to help that camp. I want to be a counselor when I turn 18. I want to help as much as I can to honor Adam Petty.

3) Why is Victory Junction special to you?

Answer: Because it is Adam Petty's legacy. It is what he wanted to make. I have been to Victory Junction Camp twice (not as a camper). When I was there I felt proud to be a 43 fan and to know about Adam Petty. It is a special place, just for kids who might not be able to go to camps like 4h or other camps I can go to.

4) What makes Adam Petty special to you?

Answer: He was just a great person. Everything he did for everybody was remarkable. There are not many people like that and I think that's pretty awesome.

Darlington marked Mitchell's 7th NASCAR race of the season and his 7th #43 poster this season. He makes them all for Bubba Wallace and the #43 team. He wanted to give the poster to the camp, but I made the suggestion that he auction it off for proceeds to go to Victory Junction Camp. He jumped all over it. He is so excited! His goal is no small one. He wants to raise enough money to send one camper to camp ($1,500-$2,500!). While I understand he likely won't reach his goal, I hope we can raise some funds for Victory Junction and some exposure as well! Mitchell's Dad

Click Here to Bid on Poster

 

Adam Petty

Adam Kyler Petty was an American professional racing driver. He was the fourth generation from the Petty family to drive in races in the highest division of NASCAR racing. He is believed to be the first fourth-generation athlete in all of modern American professional sports.

Tragically, on May 12, 2000, in a practice session for the Busch 200 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Petty's throttle stuck wide open going into turn three, causing the car to hit the outside wall virtually head on. Petty was killed instantly when he suffered a basilar skull fracture. He was just nineteen years old.

The Petty family founded Victory Junction in honor of their son and to honor his dream of helping children.

A tribute to Adam Petty ❤️💛💙💚

Such a special moment for the Petty family! pic.twitter.com/OS4geMMNCe

— KylePettyCharityRide (@KPCharityRide) August 6, 2019

100% of the sale of this item will benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc.

Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camp experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering; all in a medically-safe environment at no cost to the camper or their family. Located in the hills of Randleman, North Carolina, Victory Junction is spread across 84 acres, allowing children to do what they do best - be kids, play, imagine, make friends and enjoy the adventures and experiences of camp life.

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Young NASCAR Fans are the Winners

By allowing children in the garage and younger teens behind the wheel, it’s clear NASCAR wants a youth movement. In fact, kids thirteen and under are just ten dollars ($10) with a paying adult in most grandstands for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races and FREE with a paying adult to Qualifying and Xfinity series races.

This weekend race winners augmented that dedication to the younger fans. 

Christopher Bell

NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Christopher Bell drives the No. 20 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing.  Bell led 238 of 250 laps, a career-high for a single race, to win at Richmond and advance to the next round of the Xfinity Series Playoffs. 

He then gave his winning checkered flag to a boy decked out in Christopher Bell attire.

Show and tell on Monday just became way more fun for this @CBellRacing fan. 🏁 pic.twitter.com/oJAuvoOSaC

— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) September 21, 2019

Martin Truex Jr

Martin Truex Jr., who drives the No. 19 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing survived a spin to win the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup season's second race at Richmond, taking his second victory in a row and his sixth this year. He was leading with 87 laps remaining when Ricky Stenhouse Jr., running on fresher tires, spun him out.

After the race, an elated Truex Jr. presented a youngster wearing a t-shirt that mirrored the driver’s race suit his winning checkered flag.

Yup, he's keeping that forever!@MartinTruex_Jr | @RichmondRaceway pic.twitter.com/G0uoqxdD6j

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 22, 2019

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Keelan Harvick Plays Drums With Jake Owens

Delana and husband Kevin Harvick with their kids, Keelan and Piper.

The perks of being the child of a NASCAR star are rewarding. Below, you can witness six-year-old, Keelan Paul Harvick (son of Kevin and DeLana Harvick) as he is brought onto stage to play drums before the 61st Daytona 500 with Jake Owens.

When you get to play drums on stage before the Daytona 500! 🥁🏎 Thanks Mr. @jakeowen 💙 #thanksmrmyron #rockstarinthemaking pic.twitter.com/mI7XmGr5B8

— DeLana Harvick (@DeLanaHarvick) February 18, 2019

Country music artist Jake Owen, a Florida native, grew up going to the Daytona 500.

“It’s a big deal for everyone whether you’re a Floridian or not,” he said. “I definitely came as a kid.”

Owen – whose 2013 hit “Beachin’” features Daytona Beach and its music video contains shots of the Boardwalk – performed the pre-race concert before the Daytona 500.

To grow up a Florida kid 🍊 and have the honor of playing the @DISupdates #Daytona500 is hard to put into words... thankfully @MatthewPaskert snapped this photo. I think this says it all. Thanks to @NASCAR and all the fans for allowing me to entertain y'all on such a special day. pic.twitter.com/vCfaRhPFUS

— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) February 17, 2019

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Start Off the #NASCAR Season by Getting Your 2019 Collectible Pin

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Love, Ella and Leo

NASCAR Star, Jeff Gordon was married to Ingrid Vandebosch in the year 2006. The couple welcomed two children named Ella Sofia in 2007 and Leo Benjamin in 2010.

Gordon's immense influence on NASCAR was highlighted Friday during a star-packed Hall of Fame induction ceremony befitting a driver who changed the trajectory of an entire sport. Further, Gordon won four titles over seven seasons.

The HOF Induction Ceremony proved to be a family affair as Jeff's children joined him on stage and shared what their father's accomplishments meant to them.

On the day their dad was set to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Ella and Leo Gordon wrote him letters to mark the occasion.

“I hope that the things I can teach them and these experiences that we get to have together will catapult them into whatever they’re passionate about, that they want to strive for,” Gordon said, “and understand the hard work that comes along with it.”

Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt before a NASCAR Cup race. The two became rivals after
Gordon dethroned Earnhardt in 1995. ISC Images & Archives via Getty Images

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