Richard Petty

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Petty in 2006.

Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937) is a former NASCAR racing driver. Petty won 200 Cup races, more than any other driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. Richard has also won the Winston Cup (now NASCAR Cup Series) seven times. Only Dale Earnhardt, Jimmie Johnson and Petty have this championship seven times. Richard is often called "The King" of NASCAR.

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  Petty's famous Plymouth Superbird, on display at The Richard Petty Museum in Randleman, North Carolina

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  Petty's IROC Porsche 911 from the 1970s

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  Petty's car used for his 1979 Daytona 500 win, on display at Daytona USA

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  The Petty Enterprises STP Pontiac of The King Richard Petty. Richard had a good run in the 1983 Van Scoy 500, leading 21 laps and finished 3rd.Richard Petty #43

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  The Petty Enterprises STP Pontiac of Richard Petty had engine trouble in the 1989 Checker Autoworks 500 and finished 42nd.Richard Petty #43

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  NASCAR champion w:Richard Petty at Pocono in 1985. Photo taken by Ted Van Pelt.

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  Petty driving the No. 43 during the Brickyard 400 Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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  Flag stand from Petty's first win

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  After signing a photo of himself on the wall of a suite at Dover Motor Speedway, Richard Petty takes a moment to reflect on his younger self.

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  Petty receiving the Medal of Freedom from President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush in 1992