[Team Yates]

As we are headed to the track where he lost his life, I wanted to give him a thread!!! Post all your comments, thoughts about Adam. I really liked Adam, he always had a smile on his face and he was always "hamming it up." Those head injuries have left us with a few less drivers who really didn't get a chance to shine!!

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Team Yates

As we are headed to the track where he lost his life, I wanted to give him a thread!!! Post all your comments, thoughts about Adam. I really liked Adam, he always had a smile on his face and he was always "hamming it up." Those head injuries have left us with a few less drivers who really didn't get a chance to shine!!

Well put Team Yates, Well put.

[oncea3fan]

He sure had that Petty smile, I think he would have brouight petty back to the top.

I hope to see Bobby Labonte do it soon.

[Team Yates]

Adam_Petty Good link

[Team Yates]

Victory Junction What a great way to tribute Adam by helping kids who need it and a cool place to get away to.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by oncea3fan

I hope to see Bobby Labonte do it soon.

Bobby is the best thing that could have happened to Petty Enterprises. He seems so close to getting the job done.

[Wampinrock]

Adam was indeed the hope and the vision that Lee, Richard and Kyle served up to the future...he embodied the spirit of the Petty family traditions and those of the true race fan. Dale Sr. was enamored by Adam, most, if not all other drivers on the circuit were pleased to have him in their midst and his ability to compete while staying "clean" was raising the bar for others to follow...his youth did not dimish his successes...Yates lost his dream for the future as well. I personally was devistated when he passed...and began to wonder where the reason came from to take him from his family and the world of race fans. Seemed far and away too cruel.

Adam, however, lives among us with the visions of the assistance offered to those less fortunate that his dad and grandfather have established. One has to wonder how functionally unselfish the Petty family must be to be able to give when so much has been taken. The Pettys remain the epitome of kindness and wonder. Adam lives in my heart forever...as does Davey Allison, Neil Bonnet and Dale Earnhard. These personalities cause the French family to pale by comparison.

[simple simon]

i think he had the best of both Petty worlds

he had the playfull joyus just over all love for life of his father

but he also had the ability to be a serious weekly track presence like his grandfather

truly bringing together the best both had to offer

[TN_Gal]

Originally Posted by Team Yates

Adam_Petty Good link

Thanks Yates...very good read