because I know you could've been "Best of the Best".
I would do anything in my power to bring you back...
to see you out on the track leading the rest of the pack.
I have placed a picture of you in my car...
and I ask God for you to guide and protect me from a far.
You were and will always be an inspiration to all...
and all I can ask is why it had to be you that took the fall.
No matter what, you always had a smile on your face...
you lived you life to the fullest with pride and true grace.
No matter how busy, you always had time for the fans...
or just to give a little wave to the people in the stands.
Some people say race car drivers are insane...
but they don't know the thrill as you drive to Victory Lane.
I know you take the risk as you strap into your seat...
becuase you know your in for a real treat.
I never got to see you race...
but now I realized you've been taken to a better place.
Then there came the day...
I turned my head, and you slipped away.
Maybe you heard the calling of your Great Granddaddy Lee...
to come up and live with him so wild and free.
Adam, you were destined for fame...
not only because of that famous Petty name.
They say stars only shine so bright...
well he took you away, so I guess they're right.
Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting you...
your memory will stay alive in my heart forever true!
~LaTisha Hackman
