Kyle Petty on his 25th annual Charity Ride

On the eve of his annual charity ride, the NASCAR on NBC analyst discusses how his dry run went for the longest route in the ride's history (1:30); why you can’t just Google a map for the ride (2:30); why this year's ride feels a lot like the first year (5:00); reflecting on last year’s scenic route through the Northeast (6:00); the necessity for more highways and fewer two-lane roads (8:00); what became of Kyle’s Fairbanks, Alaska, idea (10:00); how his young son, Overton, experienced cross-country travel (11:00); some fun stops on the 2019 ride, including Glenwood Springs, Colorado (13:00); and Kyle’s favorite: Childress, Texas (15:30); the amazing level of hospitality for the riders (17:00); when the ride leaves KP behind and when it brings out the schoolkids (19:30); funny stories from when the ride hasn’t been on schedule (22:00); the logistics for Kyle’s wife, Morgan, of organizing the ride and everything it entails (23:00); this year’s celebrity rider lineup (26:15); the legacy of raising $16 million with some corporate help (28:30); being sentimental about the milestone and remembering those who are gone (29:30); how long Kyle plans to ride (31:30); On the Coffee with Kyle series (33:00); why Kyle thinks it’s important to document NASCAR history (35:00); NASCAR America’s new MotorMouths show (38:00); the 2019 season and shift in thinking about 1.5-mile tracks (40:30); the state of Kyle Petty’s music career (43:00) Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.