Seven- time NASCAR champion Richard Petty and Aric Almirola, the driver of the #43 Smithfield Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports, were among the guests at Dover International Speedway today as the new stock car for the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by Smithfield was unveiled. Smithfield Foods has entered into a three-year deal with Dover International Speedway as presenting sponsor of the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza, the 46-foot iconic statue that features a stock car in the structure’s right hand. Officials from Smithfield, Autism Delaware and the Monster Mile unveiled a new ‘Petty Blue’ #43 Smithfield Ford for assembled media and fans on Wednesday. The event also coincided with the start of ‘Autism Awareness Month’ in April and precedes the ‘AAA 400 Drive for Autism’ NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, May 15.(Dover Speedway)(3-31-2016)
