Connor Zilisch has struggled tremendously in his first full year as a NASCAR Cup Series driver while potentially leaving ...

Richard Lee Petty was born on July 2, 1937, in Randleman, N.C., the son of one of stock-car racing's early pioneers, Lee ...

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Fifty-five years ago today, Richard Petty reached a milestone no NASCAR driver had ever accomplished. On July 31, 1971, Petty won the Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway, becoming the first ...

NASCAR Cup Series icon Richard Petty made his presence felt at Sunday's Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Raceway. Before a crucial race that would ultimately be claimed by William Byron, Petty made the ...

Richard Petty made four starts in 1960 before the first of his 200 official victories. And just as Lee had played a role at Lakewood, in what was nearly Richard's first win, he was also involved when ...

Legacy Motor Club co-owner and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richard Petty walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 10, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo ...

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Some of NASCAR's most legendary names didn't just dominate the racetrack; they also made their way onto the big screen. In a rare crossover moment, even their spouses stepped into the spotlight. One ...

Richard Petty, one of NASCAR’s most iconic voices, has spoken out about two issues he sees hurting the sport. The absence of dominant drivers and the complications of the modern points system. Petty ...