Richard Petty

Richard Petty is an American stock-car racing driver who won a record 200 NASCAR Cup Series races and seven championships. Known as “The King,” he became one of NASCAR’s defining figures.

1967 NASCAR Grand National Series season: The NASCAR season in which Richard Petty won 27 races, including 10 consecutive events. Its unprecedented winning run stands as the peak of Petty’s dominance.
Lee Petty: An American stock-car driver who won three NASCAR championships and was Richard Petty’s father. Lee introduced his son to racing and established the family’s NASCAR legacy.
Petty Enterprises: A NASCAR racing team founded by Lee Petty and later led by Richard Petty. The family team prepared and fielded the cars behind his career.
NASCAR Hall of Fame: A museum and hall of fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, honoring NASCAR’s history and contributors. Petty was among its inaugural inductees in 2010.
1979 Daytona 500: The Daytona 500 won by Richard Petty after a last-lap crash and a celebrated post-race fight. The finish and televised confrontation brought NASCAR unusual national attention.
Maurice Petty: An American engine builder and NASCAR Hall of Fame member who prepared engines for Petty Enterprises. His engines powered many of Richard Petty’s victories.
Plymouth Superbird: A 1970 aerodynamic muscle car developed for NASCAR competition and driven by Richard Petty. Its high rear wing and pointed nose suited the high-speed tracks where Petty raced.
STP: An American brand of automotive lubricants and additives known for its motorsports sponsorships. Its long partnership with Petty made his red-and-blue No. 43 car iconic.
1984 Firecracker 400: The Daytona race in which Richard Petty recorded his 200th NASCAR Cup Series victory. This was the milestone that fixed his career record at 200 wins.
Dale Inman: An American NASCAR crew chief who helped Richard Petty win seven championships. Their long partnership linked Petty’s driving with meticulous race preparation.

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