About
NASCAR driver who won the Daytona 500 seven times over the course of his legendary career. His racing team Richard Petty Motorsports became one of the most successful teams on the circuit.
Trivia
He was known as The King and became a 7-time Winston Cup Series Champion.
Before Fame
He grew up with racing, as his father was a champion racer himself.
Family Life
He had four children, including NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, with his wife Lynda.
Associated With
He gave a voice cameo in the movie Cars with Jay Leno.