Richard Petty
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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 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.[1] Richard has also won the Winston Cup (now Monster Energy 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.[2]
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Petty's famous Plymouth Superbird, on display at The Richard Petty Museum in Randleman, North Carolina
Petty's IROC Porsche 911 from the 1970s
Petty's car used for his 1979 Daytona 500 win, on display at Daytona USA
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
The Petty Enterprises STP Pontiac of Richard Petty had engine trouble in the 1989 Checker Autoworks 500 and finished 42nd.Richard Petty #43
NASCAR champion w:Richard Petty at Pocono in 1985. Photo taken by Ted Van Pelt.
Petty driving the No. 43 during the Brickyard 400 Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Flag stand from Petty's first win
Petty receiving the Medal of Freedom from President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush in 1992
Petty with President George W. Bush in 2006
References
- ↑ "Class of 2011 Nominee; Richard Petty". Archived from the original on 2010-09-11. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ↑ "Richard Petty Still The King?". Archived from the original on 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
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