Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed "the King", is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and …

Jan 24, 2025 · Richard Petty is an American stock-car racer who is the most successful driver in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series. Petty won 200 NASCAR races in his career and …

Jul 2, 2024 · Richard Petty has led a life rich in NASCAR history. On The King's 87th birthday, scroll through to look back at key moments in his incredible life and career.

Feb 14, 2024 · Richard Petty is 86 years old now, and his seven NASCAR Cup championships and record 200 wins at the sport’s highest level came long ago. But Petty is still going strong in …

Richard Petty is called "The King" for good reason. Petty has racked up most wins (200), most poles (123), tied for most championships (seven), most wins in a season (27), most Daytona …

Jun 10, 2020 · But only one NASCAR hero is universally recognized by his two-word nickname. That would be “The King” aka Richard Petty. He’s a member of the inaugural NASCAR Hall of …

Known to many as “The King” in the world of racing, Richard Lee Petty is the most decorated driver in the history of NASCAR, with 200 career victories and seven Monster Energy …

Richard Petty is unarguably the front runner and pioneer of NASCAR racing. Petty has numerous records to his name which haven’t been broken to date. He is the winner of 7 Cup Series titles …

Richard Petty began his NASCAR career on July 18, 1958, 16 days after his 21st birthday. His first race was in Toronto, Canada, and he finished 17th in an Oldsmobile. In 1959, Richard …

May 11, 2018 · Richard Petty ranks in the pantheon of motor racing. He stands alone in stock car history: His 127 pole positions is a record, as are his twenty-seven victories in one season, his …