2011 DAYTONA 500 champion Trevor Bayne will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for a one-off with TRICON Garage in this weekend’s Sober or Slammer 200 at Darlington Raceway, the team announced on Wednesday.
Bayne will have sponsorship from Victory Junction in Saturday’s event, a partnership made possible by NASCAR Cup Series team LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s sponsor AdventHealth, which is a long-time friend of the Petty family.
Victory Junction, the camp being featured on Bayne’s truck, has deep roots in the world of NASCAR. In 1999, a teenage Adam Petty visited Camp Boggy Creek – a medically safe camp for children with serious illnesses located outside of Orlando – alongside his father Kyle Petty.
Trevor Bayne is back behind the wheel at the Lady in Black for @TRICONGarage, rocking Victory Junction colors thanks to @AdventHealth! pic.twitter.com/2db42P7ci0
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The experience left a profound impression, and Adam began to dream of creating a place where children living with complex medical needs could experience the joys of childhood in a safe environment.
Adam was tragically killed in a racing accident in 2000 before he could make that dream come true. So, to honor his memory, the Petty family launched a campaign in 2002 to bring his vision to life. With the help of fundraisers and supporters, Victory Junction opened in Randleman, North Carolina in 2004 as the first camp of its kind in the state.
AdventHealth has a connection to this story, with the help system donating the original 232 acres of land for Camp Boggy Creek, and continues to provide financial support to its volunteers. Over the past decade, AdventHealth has helped nearly 300 children attend the camp, offering families a respite and giving young patients a chance to connect with others who understand their struggles.
“Children battling illness already spend too much of their lives in hospitals and doctor’s offices,” said Rob Deininger, CEO of AdventHealth East Florida Division. “At places like Victory Junction and Camp Boggy Creek, they get to swap IV poles for fishing poles. That joy is medicine, too – and it’s way we’re proud to share their story on Trevor’s truck this weekend.”
Saturday’s 200-mile contest for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Darlington Raceway marks a return to the series for Bayne, who last competed for Rackley WAR in the 2023 event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
In nine previous starts in the NASCAR Truck Series, Bayne has a best finish of second-place at Talladega Superspeedway (2020).
“I can’t even begin to describe how surreal it feels this weekend to get the chance to be back in a truck and go racing after several years,” said Bayne. “Darlington can be a little bit nerve-racking if you haven’t been in the racecar in a while. It’s one of the toughest tracks on the circuit, so I’ll have to acclimate fast and get up-to-speed.”
“For the last two seasons, I’ve enjoyed great relationships with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, TRICON Garage, and Toyota plus their drivers, helping them get prepared for each race through our driver optimization programs. I’m so thankful to Jimmie Johnson, Cal Wells, David Gilliland, and Matt Puccia – all those guys worked hard to put me back in a racecar. In addition, I’m so grateful for AdventHealth as well, they are an amazing company that I’ve gotten to know over the past year. They made this possible by supporting myself and Victory Junction on the truck this weekend. I’m hopeful that we can make it count.”
The Sober or Slammer 200 will take place on Saturday, August 30, at Noon ET on FOX Sports 1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
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This is exciting to see Trevor Bayne return to the Truck Series! The connection to Victory Junction and the Petty family adds a special touch. Great story and looking forward to the race at Darlington.