The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) and its member companies are sponsoring the first car show to be held at Petty's Garage, NASCAR legend Richard Petty's high-performance speed shop in Randleman, N.C.
The 2011 Inaugural Spring Fling Car Show will take place on May 28, with gates opening at 7 a.m. The show will include the unveiling of Legacy by Petty, the one-of-a-kind Dodge Challenger custom made to pay tribute to Richard Petty. Petty's Garage will also introduce its new Petty Superbird and showcase the limited edition Richard Petty Signature Series Challenger.
According to Greg Steadman, Petty's Garage general manager "In partnering with Petty's Garage, ALI is expected to announce a multi-year sponsorship agreement giving fans and car enthusiasts the ability to plan for a major spring car event here at Petty's Garage for years to come."
Steadman further noted sponsorship by ALI and its member companies would also serve to benefit the Richard Petty Museum and the Petty Family Foundation.
"The King," Richard Petty himself, is scheduled to be there and will take part in a presentation during the Legacy by Petty reveal, which starts at 10:30 a.m.
The Petty crew and ALI have a longstanding relationship: Richard Petty and his son, fellow NASCAR legend Kyle Petty, host Lifting It Right, a DVD focusing on vehicle lift safety that is produced and distributed by ALI and its members.
Legacy by Petty is owned by R.W. "Bob" O'Gorman, president of ALI, and features the organization's website URL, www.autolift.org, under each door opening. The website is a resource for shop owners, technicians and the public to learn more about buying and safely using a vehicle lift, both in professional shops and at home. The website also will serve as the clearinghouse for information about Legacy by Petty following its reveal, including an extensive photo gallery and appearance schedule.
The Spring Fling Car Show is open to all makes and models. The $20 entry fee supports the Petty Family Foundation and the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
Trophies will be awarded, and participants will receive free Legacy by Petty posters. To reserve a spot, call (877) 498-3745.
Free tours of Petty's Garage will be offered all day during the car show. The Richard Petty Museum will also be open Friday and Saturday.
