Richard Petty
Richard Petty
Richard Lee Petty, nicknamed The King, is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. He is best known for winning the NASCAR Championship seven times, winning a record 200 races during his career, winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times, and winning a record 27 racesin the 1967 season alonein length, reducing the schedule to 30 races). Statistically, he is the most accomplished driver in the history...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth2 July 1937
CityLevel Cross, NC
CountryUnited States of America
I don't now what situation they came from and I don't know what they were offered to go somewhere else. It's the times now, There's not a any loyalty for anyone or anything -- a whole lot. Wherever the money's at, that's where they're going, so I don't blame them. They've got just a few years to get it done and if they don't get it done then, then they aren't going to get it done.
This is just to get the kids ready to play. It's not about the score of the games. We want the boys to learn what they can from this. It helps the coaches see where we're at and what we need to be working on.
That's exactly what Dale Sr. was going to do. It was, 'When I quit, I've got somewhere to go. I've spent my money, made my name. This is where I want to be.' Junior is in the same suit.
So I've realized that this outfit is part of Richard Petty now. And the real Richard Petty is still hidden behind these glasses.
I see two or three cars that are really good, but they're not dominant. There's usually somebody who's got one that's a little bit better than everybody.
Two Sundays don't make a season. But if we keep it together, we are going to win a whole bunch of races this year.
We are excited to partner with TEAM, RADD and NHTSA on this campaign, designed to raise awareness of two major safety issues -- impaired driving and seatbelt use. Richard Petty Driving Experience provides the perfect venue for the campaign's messages and incentives, particularly for reaching young men, who make up the highest risk group for motor vehicle crashes, ... The collaboration of our staff, NASCAR driver hosts and fans with the celebrities and dignitaries that represent the campaign at Richard Petty Driving Experience is exciting to see.
We won it a few times, but that was when we had more family members than anyone else, I guess. A lot has changed since then.
What's your take on the Jamie McMurray and Kurt Busch deals?
We ran a whole lot with him. I don't remember him ever causing any trouble, running over anybody or beating on anybody's head as far as Cup racing. I guess they'll remember him as a happy-go-lucky guy. That was my perspective of him.
No one wants to quit when he's losing and no one wants to quit when he's winning.
The good Lord doesn't tell you what His plan is, so all you can do is get up in the morning and see what happens next.
There is no doubt about precisely when folks began racing each other in automobiles. It was the day they built the second automobile.
If you ain't cheatin', you ain't tryin'