While it was President Barack Obama who disrupted Charlotte traffic Tuesday with a two hour visit to the Queen City to address The American Legion National Convention here, Monday's Charlotte Convention activities proved far more popular with the Legionnaires when "The King" - Richard Petty was named the recipient of the annual "Good Guy Award."
NASCAR legend Richard Petty receives Legion Good Guy Award
By John Raughter - August 25, 2014
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NASCAR legend Richard Petty receives Legion Good Guy Award
Richard Petty visits with wounded warriors and their families before receiving the Good Guy Award during the PDCC Luncheon at the 96th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, August 25. Photo by Tom Strattman/The American Legion
Praised for his patriotism and his service to the community, NASCAR Hall of Famer The King Richard Petty was presented The American Legions James V. Day Good Guy Award during the The 96th Annual American Legion National Convention today.
Richard Petty is so much more than just a former race driver and now current team owner, American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger said during an award luncheon held in Pettys honor at the Westin Charlotte by The American Legion Past Department Commanders Club. He is a great American, who is always giving back to the community. By donating his land, and more importantly, his time, to Victory Junction, Richard has helped chronically ill children receive life-changing camping experiences.
He and his son Kyle have helped educate young people about the safe use of automobile lifts, and he has donated time to Civitan International. Richard Petty Motorsports has also supported paralyzed veterans. The NASCAR culture is often praised for its patriotism. Well, its no coincidence that Richard Petty is The King of NASCAR.
Its an honor to be recognized by the American Legion, Petty said. Ive also felt it was important to do my best to give back to the community and to those in need. Its just something small we do to help out and hopefully make peoples lives better or make them feel good. Its humbling to be rewarded for it.
The James V. Day Good Guy Award is named after a World War II veteran and prominent Legionnaire. Recent recipients include former boxing great George Foreman, performer Dolly Parton, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig and former NBA star David Robinson.
- See more at: http://www.legion.org/convention/224331/nascar-legend-richard-petty-receives-legion-%E2%80%98good-guy%E2%80%99-award#sthash.3JdWlhhk.dpuf
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