It seems like yesterday I was on my way to Winston Motor Speedway when I heard the news that Adam Petty had been tragically killed. Today is already the 10th anniversary of his passing.
Adam's career and life were abruptly cut short on 12 May 2000, when during practice for the Busch race at New Hampshire International Speedway, his car hit the turn three wall with great impact. Adam was rushed to a local hospital but could not be revived. We'll never know what he could have accomplished on or off the track. The racing community, his fans and family miss him greatly.
I personally had the chance to meet him at Berlin raceway when he was racing ASA at the age of seventeen. His smile could light up the room and he was as genuine as any person you would ever meet.
I also remember laughing after he drove an Outlaw Late models at Berlin and stated with a big smile on his face "Those cars are like a Go-Karts on steroids"
RIP Adam
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