THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY MILLER, JUNE 4, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JUNE 4, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Honoring Todd Peck for his success in the racing industry.

WHEREAS, For Todd Peck, racing is in his family blood; and

WHEREAS, His father, Dr. Michael Peck, is an experienced

professional and former owner in the National Association for

Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Nationwide Series; and 

WHEREAS, His uncle, Tom Peck, was an accomplished racer for

the family team in the same series; and

WHEREAS, Today, Todd is in charge of the family racing

operation and plans on moving it straight up the ladder of

NASCAR; and

WHEREAS, Todd Peck first began racing at 14 years of age; and

WHEREAS, He raced karts and quickly found the passion that

the rest of his family already knew; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck then became very serious about racing and

moved into the Allison Legacy Series, a developmental series

that races throughout the east coast; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck found more success, and the decision was

made to progress to what was then known as the USA Racing Pro

Cup Series; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck was only 16 years of age at the time, and

became the youngest to start in the series; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck spent the next five years in the division

developing his craft, and he was successful collecting wins and

many top finishes; and

WHEREAS, He was considered a contender at each race, and the

Peck Motorsports brand was quickly making its way back to the

top of motorsports; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck's progress continued when he made his debut

in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at the Greenville Pickens

Speedway in 2007; and

WHEREAS, This series is known as the premier development

series in NASCAR before reaching the national touring series;

and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck has raced in more than 15 races in the east

series, finishing nearly half of them in the top 25, and has

done so with limited resources; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck took another step forward in 2011 and

competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS); and

WHEREAS, It was Mr. Peck's first time competing in one of

NASCAR's top-three national touring series; and

WHEREAS, Peck Motorsports made three NCWTS starts and plans

to build on the team's prior success in 2012; and

WHEREAS, The team will run another limited NCWTS schedule as

they continue to work their way up the NASCAR ladder; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peck's family heritage, experience and

determination will make him a contender for years to come;

therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor Todd Peck

for his success in the racing industry.