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On YouTubeNASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 26
Kyle Petty Goes Off on People, Including His Father, for Questioning Shane van Gisbergen’s Place in the Playoffs
While Shane van Gisbergen continues to search for his footing on oval tracks, his three road-course wins this season have already locked him into the playoffs.
NASCAR News / FirstSportz / July 19
Joey Logano Set to Break Richard Petty’s Coveted NASCAR record
Joey Logano made his official debut in the Cup Series all the way back on 14th September 2008. Since then, Logano has been through massive ups and downs in his racing career.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / July 18
Joey Logano set to break Richard Petty’s 52-year-old NASCAR record
This weekend, a longstanding NASCAR Cup Series record will be taken down. Joey Logano is dethroning The King, Richard Petty. Well, sort of. Logano is set to become the youngest driver ever to make 600 starts.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 17
What are the five best nicknames in NASCAR history?
Over its nearly eight decades of history, NASCAR has seen its share of legendary drivers — many of whom carried with them incredible nicknames. These are the five greatest nicknames in NASCAR history, in no particular order.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 14
Kyle Petty Irritated By Shane van Gisbergen Being Regarded As the Greatest Road Racer in NASCAR History
There is nowhere Shane van Gisbergen ends up but Victory Lane when it comes to road course races. The New Zealander secured his third Cup Series victory of the season last Sunday at Sonoma Raceway.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 14
Todd Gordon and Kyle Petty Believe NASCAR Was Right to Not Penalize Ty Gibbs
On NASCAR Inside the Race after Sunday’s Toyota Save/Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, Todd Gordon and Kyle Petty both agreed with NASCAR officials that Ty Gibbs did nothing wrong in the incident on pit road with Brad Keselowski’s tire carrier.
NASCAR News / FirstSportz / July 10
Richard Petty Slams NASCAR’s 'Handicapped' Racing Format
NASCAR is expanding. The stock car series has constantly brought in new tracks to diversify the calendar. Street races are becoming a major part of the sport.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 8
Hall of Famer says NASCAR has 'overstayed its welcome' in Chicago
You don't have to dig very deep to get The King's feelings on NASCAR's Chicago Street Race.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / July 5
Looking Back at Dale Earnhardt’s Only Road Course Win in Storied NASCAR Career
Here’s one of NASCAR’s greatest oddities: Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson are the only drivers to win seven NASCAR Cup championships apiece.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 4
Over four decades later, Richard Petty's 200th NASCAR win still royal tale
Some kings wear robes. Others wear crowns. Richard Petty wore a cowboy hat and sunglasses.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 20
Shane van Gisbergen Responds to Criticism Shared by Richard Petty Around His Playoff Credentials
The ripples from Shane van Gisbergen’s masterclass last weekend in Mexico were enough to ruffle a few feathers in the NASCAR world, particularly those who questioned the New Zealander’s newfound berth in the 2025 Cup Series Playoffs.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 19
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Richard Petty saying road course racing is not NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a response to Richard Petty‘s comments about NASCAR and road course racing. On Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt shared his thoughts on Petty saying road course racing is not NASCAR.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 18
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Agrees With Richard Petty’s Shocking Statement About Road Courses in NASCAR
Shane van Gisbergen is the man of the week after winning the inaugural Cup Series race at Mexico City last Sunday. His win secured him a spot in the playoffs, although his position on the points table is far too low at 30th place.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Richard Petty Doesn’t Sugarcoat Feelings on Playoff Format After Shane van Gisbergen Win in Mexico
Sunday’s race in Mexico had an interesting connection to Richard Petty. The last time the NASCAR Cup Series held an international points-paying race back in 1958 in Toronto, a 20-year-old Petty made his debut.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 16
Richard Petty says road course racing 'isn't NASCAR'
While many fans enjoyed NASCAR's trip to Mexico City this weekend, one of the main storylines following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race is the inclusion of race winner Shane van Gisbergen in the Cup Series playoffs.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / June 15
You’ll Never Guess Who Made His Cup Debut the Last Time NASCAR Held an International Points-Paying Race
NASCAR is an American sport — born and bred. While it started in the south, the sport has spread out across the country, including races up north in New Hampshire and Michigan all the way out west to California — and plenty of spots in between.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / June 9
Kyle Petty makes extremely bold claim on Denny Hamlin’s career, future of NASCAR after Michigan
With his win in Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, Denny Hamlin is now one of just 10 drivers to get to Victory Lane beyond his 700th NASCAR Cup Series start.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / May 24
Kyle Petty Believes the Coca-Cola 600 May Hold More Importance Than the Daytona 500 for This Reason
The Daytona 500, known as the Great American Race, traditionally opens the NASCAR season and is arguably the second most-watched race in the U.S., behind only the Indianapolis 500.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Richard Petty Rips Next Gen Car After Talladega
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Richard Petty is a legend of the sport. When he speaks up, people listen, and he hasn’t shied away from voicing his opinion on the current state of NASCAR.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Richard Petty Doubles Down on FOX Criticism, Calls Darlington A ‘Pit Crew Race’
NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty has been known to keep things honest. Over the weekend, The King joined the Fox broadcast booth as part of the throwback weekend festivities and candidly shared his thoughts on the television coverage.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 6
Richard Petty recalls violent Darlington wreck, how his mother created NASCAR window net
Richard Petty tallied three victories at Darlington in his NASCAR Hall of Fame career. But it’s his violent crash in the 1970 race at “The Lady in Black” that served as a pivotal moment in the sport’s history.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / November 22
Richard Petty shows off epic custom suit ahead of 2024 NASCAR Awards
Is there anyone as cool as The King, Richard Petty? When it comes to NASCAR drivers, no one has as much fashion sense as Petty. From his decorative cowboy hats to his black pants, the slim-figured legend is always styling.
NASCAR News / Last Word On Sports / August 1
In 1967, Richard Petty more than earned his NASCAR throne
If you ever wanted to know why race fans call Richard Petty, “The King”, one look at the stat sheet from 1967 would tell you all you need to know. Of course, in every year that wasn’t 1967, Petty was pretty good too.
NASCAR News / FirstSportz / December 26, 2023
Watch: Richard Petty details ‘the big deal’ in Legacy MC’s transition from Chevrolet to Toyota
Legacy Motor Club (LMC), formerly known as the Petty GMS Motorsport, is set to undergo a monumental transformation in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series, with the most significant change being a shift from Chevrolet to Toyota for the next season.
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