Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation

Beverly's Hearty Slice, an Owensboro-based nonprofit, is hosting a FREE pizza and fireworks event that will honor Nicky Hayden, the Kentucky Kid.

This week's Friday After 5 will pay tribute to local racing legend, Nicky Hayden. Here's a look at the lineup and the special events planned.

Our hometown hero, the "Kentucky Kid" officially got inducted into the Motorsports Hall Of Fame of America. It was a beautiful evening to celebrate the legend.