Revision as of 18:38, 2 April 2001 view sourceJimbo Wales (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users, Founder14,538 editsNo edit summary← Previous edit | Revision as of 16:14, 6 September 2001 view source 192.101.175.xxx (talk)mNo edit summaryNext edit → | ||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Richard Petty is a |
Richard Petty is a renowned former ] driver and is now a NASCAR Winston Cup Series owner. He won the ] 7 times (] is the only other person to do this) and he won an unprecendented 200 races during his career. He is known to NASCAR fans as "The King" or "King Richard". | ||
His entire family is involved in racing. His father, ] was also a NASCAR champion. His son ] is also a well-known NASCAR driver, and his grandson ] was killed in an accident at ] on May 12, 2000. | His entire family is involved in racing. His father, ] was also a NASCAR champion. His son ] is also a well-known NASCAR driver, and his grandson ] was killed in an accident at ] on May 12, 2000. | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 6 September 2001
Richard Petty is a renowned former NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver and is now a NASCAR Winston Cup Series owner. He won the NASCAR Winston Cup Championship 7 times (Dale Earnhardt is the only other person to do this) and he won an unprecendented 200 races during his career. He is known to NASCAR fans as "The King" or "King Richard".
His entire family is involved in racing. His father, Lee Petty was also a NASCAR champion. His son Kyle Petty is also a well-known NASCAR driver, and his grandson Adam Petty was killed in an accident at New Hampshire International Speedway on May 12, 2000.