RPDE will hold

"Ride-Along for Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Day" Nov.

28. Anyone who comes out to one of RPDE's permanent locations between

8 a.m. and noon and makes a minimum donation of $50 to the Families of

Freedom Scholarship Fund, will receive a free Ride-Along in a Winston

Cup-style stock car.

The Ride-Along,

which starts at $89, lets passengers ride shotgun for three, high-speed

laps around a racetrack with a professional driver. Atlanta Motor Speedway

is one of the locations.

"The events

of Sept. 11 have affected all of us," said seven-time Winston Cup

Champion Richard Petty. "We at RPDE have an opportunity to not only

reach out to those in need but to help others give to this worthy cause.

This day is a way for race fans, along with the entire racing community,

to come together and raise money and awareness while having a little fun.

It's always a real treat for race fans to ride in one of our cars and

knowing that they'll be doing it for Families of Freedom will make it

a very special day."

The Families

of Freedom Scholarship Fund was created to provide educational assistance

to financially needy dependents of those who were killed or permanently

disabled as a result of the Sept. 11 attack or rescue efforts. Former

President Bill Clinton and former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole serve

as co-chairs of the campaign fund efforts.

Additionally,

all firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians are

invited to participate in the day for free.

"This

is our way of showing support for the local unsung heroes," said

Petty. "We want to thank all firefighters, police officers and EMTs

for everything they do for their communities by inviting them to Ride-Along

on us."

For more information

on participating in the Ride-Along for Families of Freedom Scholarship

Fund Day, please call 1-800-BE-PETTY or visit www.1800BEPETTY.com .

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