At Riverside in February of 1969, Richard Petty proved two things: He knew how to drive a road course, and he knew how to win in a Ford. Continue reading
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Video: Richard Petty Goes Drag Racing
Frozen out of NASCAR competition in 1965 by the Chrysler factory boycott, Richard Petty went drag racing. Here, Richard and family tell the unfortunate story. Continue reading
Video: Richard Petty’s Wild Ride at Darlington, 1970
In the 1970 Rebel 400 at Darlington Raceway, future legend Richard Petty survived one of the scariest crashes in NASCAR history. Continue reading
Video: Richard Petty Dominates the 1966 Daytona 500
Richard Petty put the hurt on the field with his lopsided victory in the 1966 Daytona 500. Here’s all the action, including some great behind-the-scenes footage. Continue reading
Video: Behind the Scenes With Richard Petty, 1967
In 1967, Richard Petty won 27 of the 48 races he entered, including an astounding 10 in a row. Here’s a rare look behind the scenes at the Petty home and shop in that magic NASCAR season. Continue reading