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Al Unser Jr. ran just one, the 1993 Daytona 500, but finished 36th after wrecking with Bobby Hillin and Kyle Petty on Lap 158. One of Little Al's 11 career IROC wins came at Daytona, however.

A 1970 Plymouth Superbird once owned by Richard Petty is available at Mecum's Kissimmee, Florida auction.

Just 21 and still learning on the job, Richard Petty was understandably overjoyed when he took what he thought was the first checkered flag of his NASCAR Cup Series career. This was in June of ...

Al Unser Jr. ran just one, the 1993 Daytona 500, but finished 36th after wrecking with Bobby Hillin and Kyle Petty on Lap 158. One of Little Al's 11 career IROC wins came at Daytona, however.

The trademark shade of blue was nearly replaced by a sponsor who wanted Richard Petty to drive an all-red car in 1972.

The King of NASCAR opens up about life and the legacy the Petty family will leave behind...and it isn't racing.

Legacy Motor Club co-owner Richard Petty drove many stock cars during his storied career. Now, he's revealing which one was his favorite.

Richard Petty, with a record 200 Cup Series wins, seven championships and a first-ballot inductee into the Hall of Fame, is considered NASCAR’s greatest driver. He is spending the season ...

The experience of getting Richard Petty's autograph is steeped in NASCAR's history and a throwback to a more personal approach.