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Randleman, NC – June 30, 2009 – Last Tuesday, the numbers 82 and 83 pit crews visited Victory Junction in Randleman, NC for the camp’s weekly summer NASCARnival night. The crew logged several hours with the campers dancing, singing, helping with rides on the zip line, hot air balloon rides and taking turns in the dunk tank. Pit stops, a favorite of the campers, were of course part of the agenda, in the Independence Day-themed “Celebrate America” week.

“It was a wonderful experience being able to spend the evening with the campers at Victory Junction,” said No. 82 rear tire changer Chad Avrit. “Anything we could do to bring a smile to their faces, we tried to do! What a great group of kids!”

“It kind of puts life into perspective,” said Mike Metcalf, the gas man on the No. 82. “A lot of these kids, they’re just holding on. But it was all about seeing them smile. What do I have to complain about? We have no idea what some people go through.”

About Victory Junction:

Victory Junction is a year-round camping environment for children, ages six to 16, with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam, the camp is located in Randleman, N.C. with a second location opening soon in Kansas City, Kan. Victory Junction offers programs for 24 disease groups and maintains strong relationships with 27 partner hospitals. Victory Junction’s mission is to provide life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment. As a not-for-profit organization, the camp operates solely through the support of generous donors to provide this experience at no charge to children and their families. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.