Kyle Petty Charity Ride kicks off in Santa Cruz

The 2015 Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will kick off it's 21st Anniversary Ride in Santa Cruz before departing on its 2,500-mile trek to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction.

Led by former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, fans and community members will have the opportunity to see 200+ motorcyclists leave town, receive photographs and autographs from celebrities such as Kyle Petty, former NASCAR drivers Harry Gant and Bobby Allison and NBC Sports Host Rick Allen.

Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to purchase Ride memorabilia or donate to the Ride to help raise money for Victory Junction - a camp created by the Petty family to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.