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Kyle Petty to be honored:

Paul Simon and Elvis Costello are among the luminaries who will perform at ‘A Celebration of Paul Newman’s Dream,’ a fundraising event scheduled for April 2 at Avery Fisher Hall at New York City’s Lincoln Center. The benefit will raise money for the late acting legend’s Association of Hole in the Wall Camps charity, which runs a worldwide network of camps for children with serious illnesses including the NASCAR-themed camp in Randleman, NC, Victory Junction. The gala, will honor all camp founders and will be hosted by Newman’s widow, Joanne Woodward, also will feature appearances by Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon and Jake Gyllenhaal, as well as performances from country star Trisha Yearwood and crooner Josh Groban. In addition, campers from all of the Hole in the Wall Camps will take to the stage to perform alongside the entertainers. Victory Junction founder Kyle Petty and son Austin Petty will be in attendance to accept the honor on behalf of Victory Junction.(Victory Junction)(4-1-2012)