July 10, 1980, a Prince, a future star is born. A star that will shine
bright and capture the hearts of many as he takes to track and carries on
the legacy of the greatest name in auto racing. He will be loved not only
for his racing contributions, but also for his caring of other and all
around mannerisms.
Yellow Flag
Our star Prince must go slowly in the beginning, learning how to walk
before he run. He will be nurtured and taught the ways of the three
generations before him. How to finish school, how to treat other as you
would wish to be treated, how to use your fame and fortunes to help
yourself and others, and not let success go to your head, how to be a humanitarian,
and how to race.
Move-Over Flag
Our star Prince is ready to pursue his dream and carry the torch of the
patriarch established by the generations preceding him. He proudly
displays this flag to his Great Grandfather Lee and to his Grandfather
"King Richard". For you my great elders have done well in the on track
battles and have served our name well. But it now time for you to rest and
enjoy all that life has to offer you and let this young star Prince take
your place in the on track battles and uphold the family name.
Black Flag
Our star Prince, as well as the whole Petty Kingdom, is unfortunately
displayed this flag. The elder Monarch of the Family had passed away.
This, just a few days after seeing our Prince compete in battle against the
other mighty warriors on the Winston Cup battlefield. All our hearts are
saddened and we carry a heavy sorrow. But, the Royal Family and the star
Prince endures the sorrows and races on in loving memory of their great
Monarch Lee.
White Flag
Our star Prince returns to the smaller battles in his young career in
order to gain more knowledge, strength, and to polish his skills. Such
battle grounds as Nashville, Talladega, California, Richmond. Our star
Prince fought valiantly and hard at these battles. Each one was bringing a
wealth of knowledge and the all-important time in the trenches.
Unfortunately however, unknown to any of us, Richmond would be his next to
last great battle. His last battle would be one in which he would fight
to retain his own life.
Red Flag
It was with unbearabl saddness, earth stopping news that we all learned of the
tragic fate of our star Prince. As he and his small force of loyal
soldiers prepared to do battle on the New Hampshire battleground, a tragic
accident took place. An accident that would cease all action on the
battlefield and leave our star Prince fighting a much different battle. An
eerie, grimacing silence befell us all as we learned of the untimely
passing of our star Prince. A battle in which our star Prince could not win.
Checkered Flag
Our star Prince Adam saw the mere mortal's version of the checkered flag
for the last time in Richmond. But he was displayed a greater checkered
flag from God himself. A checkered flag that has called him to race on the
greatest racetrack of all. The same checkered flag that has been displayed
to many of our racing grates such as Lee Petty, Alan Kulwicki, Davy and
Clifford Allison, Neil Bonnet, and Wendell Scott, just to name a few. Our
star Prince will be missed greatly by his family, friends, Fans, and fellow
competitors. We can only wonder what our star Prince may have been able to
accomplish with the Petty Monarch behind him.
By Jeffrey Massie
