Richard Petty

Relationships:

Ancestors:

• Lee Petty

Descendants:

• Kyle Petty

Brief Facts:

NASCAR champion, always car number 43. Trademark cowboy hat and sunglasses. In 1996, he was the Republican nominee for North Carolina Secretary of State, but was defeated.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1997.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1998.
NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010.
Talladega Walk of Fame 1995.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1989.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1997.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1973.
Automotive Hall of Fame 2002.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1990.