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'Probably Not Even Half'- Richard ‘The King’ Petty Drops Blunt Verdict on Driver Value in NASCAR Championships

Richard Petty has spent a lifetime watching NASCAR championships get decided, so when “The King” questions how much credit a driver really deserves, it carries plenty of weight.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 29

'Not a Good System'– Richard ‘The King’ Petty Calls Out NASCAR’s Chase Format With Bold Kyle Larson Warning

For years, NASCAR’s postseason format has been one of the sport’s biggest sources of frustration, with fans, drivers, crew members, and others repeatedly questioning the elimination-style system.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'The Richard Petty Driving Experience' – Veteran Insider Drops Humiliating Comparison Calling Out NASCAR’s ARCA Standards

When the ARCA Menards Series hit the track in Bristol last Thursday, the excitement across the garage was palpable. But just nine cars managed to finish on the lead lap.

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Richard ‘The King’ Petty Drops 6-Word Verdict on Shocking Legacy MC Firing

Legacy Motor Club has made big changes to be prepared for the 2027 NASCAR season. They added a third charter, expanding from a two-car to a three-car organization.

NASCAR News / DaytonaRacingDigest / September 12

NASCAR Legend Richard Petty Is Set to Receive North Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor

The legendary Richard Petty will be recognized with North Carolina’s highest civilian honor this year, Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday. Petty, a seven-time

NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / August 13

NASCAR Veteran Recalls Helping Richard Petty Beat Cale Yarborough for 200th Win

The 1984 Firecracker 400 race is one of the most iconic events in the history of NASCAR. Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough were involved in a fierce battle over the final few laps of the race.

NASCAR News / RFKRacingDigest / April 23

Richard Petty Weighs In on NASCAR’s Effort to Improve Pack Racing

Richard Petty recently discussed NASCAR’s latest attempts to fix pack racing. The seven-time Cup champion expressed doubt over whether the new format changes will actually create a better show for the fans or just make things more complicated for the drivers.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 16

Kyle Petty gives scorching take on NASCAR’s future after Denny Hamlin 61st Cup win at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin‘s place in NASCAR history — with or without a championship to his name — is more than solidified. With his win on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Hamlin broke a tie with Kevin Harvick to take over sole possession of 10th on the all-time wins list with 61 checkered flags.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Joey Logano Reveals Why He Included Richard Petty in Exclusive Champion’s Journal

Joey Logano has won three NASCARCup Series championships. He’s had the exclusive Champion’s Journal in his possession each time. But this last time around, the No.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 22

Joey Logano breaks a NASCAR record formerly held by Richard Petty at Atlanta

Logano broke a record held by Petty on Sunday in the Autotrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway.

At long last, Sheldon Creed is a NASCAR O'Reilly Series winner

Corey Heim calls out NASCAR for 'stupid' officiating decision at Atlanta

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Truck Series race at Atlanta

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 18

'No fox for all of the dogs to chase': Richard Petty laments lack of dominant NASCAR stars

Richard Petty believes NASCAR has a star problem. In an interview with Forbes published Feb. 17, the seven-time Cup champion said the sport’s lack of a dominant superstar is hurting NASCAR as it looks to regain the popularity it enjoyed in the 1990s and 2000s.

Robert Duvall delivered an iconic line forever associated with NASCAR

NASCAR's last-lap officiating decision in Daytona 500 should not be ignored

NASCAR spotter calls out Natalie Decker for odd Daytona crash

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / February 5

How NASCAR drivers have fared in attempt to win three straight Daytona 500s

For all of the incredible accomplishments in NASCAR history, no driver has ever been able to win its greatest race thrice in a row.

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray was a 'marathon race' that was 'never gonna end'

Ryan Preece's long journey to NASCAR's top level finally yielded a win

NASCAR Cook Out Clash takeaways: Ryan Preece joins exclusive list with exhibition win

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 19, 2025

Richard Petty Has a Point: Are Modern NASCAR Drivers Getting Too Soft?

There’s a storm brewing in NASCAR, and it’s not on the radar. It’s on the track, it’s in the pits, and it’s definitely in the post-race interviews. The culprit?

NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 5, 2025

Richard Petty Brutally Exposes NASCAR’s Biggest Problem: Too Many Winners Are Killing the Sport

Look, when “The King” himself starts throwing shade at modern NASCAR, you know things have gotten pretty messy. Richard Petty, the guy who won 200 Cup Series races (yeah, you read that right), just delivered a reality check that’s got the racing world buzzing harder than a restrictor plate engine at Talladega.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 17, 2025

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.

Report: NASCAR will race in this major West Coast city in 2026

Chances of NASCAR returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026 'increasing'

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2025

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.

Shane van Gisbergen is NASCAR's newest superstar

Is Shane van Gisbergen the best road-course racer NASCAR has ever seen?

NASCAR power rankings: Crazy weekend in Chicago shakes up the top

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall-of-Fame' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 4, 2025

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.

Three NASCAR Cup Series drivers disappointing halfway through 2025 season

Three NASCAR Cup Series drivers exceeding expectations halfway through 2025 season

Ratings from TNT's first NASCAR race in 11 years leaves room for improvement

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 16, 2025

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 Viva Mexico 250 takeaways: Shane van Gisbergen dominates historic Mexico City race

Why NASCAR should continue returning to Mexico

Where the NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture sits after Mexico City

NASCAR power rankings: Wild finish in Mexico shakes up the rankings

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / April 29, 2025

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, 2025

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 / Yardbarker / January 1, 2025

1976 Daytona 500 was an epic battle between two greatest drivers

1976 Daytona 500 was an epic battle between NASCAR's two greatest drivers

Sports fans have always been infatuated with Cinderella stories. But every now and then, two giants will clash in a marquee event for the ages.

'20 years of trying': Remembering Dale Earnhardt's long-awaited 1998 Daytona 500 win

New Year's resolutions for NASCAR's top teams in 2025

10 way-too-early predictions for 2025 NASCAR season

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / December 24, 2024

How Petty's improbable 1981 Daytona 500 triumph happened

'Seventh Heaven': How Richard Petty's improbable 1981 Daytona 500 triumph came to be

By every conceivable measure, the 1981 Daytona 500 was Bobby Allison's to lose.

The most notorious sports feuds of all time

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2024

NASCAR's ever-present iron fist rears its ugly head amid latest charter drama

NASCAR has always been a family sport, but the family that runs it has always had a certain way of doing things.

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Ryan Sieg falls behind at Atlanta

Ryan Blaney looks to defend NASCAR championship as playoff run begins

Slow start no match for Ford's resolve, resilience as NASCAR playoffs begin

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The 'Joe Gibbs Racing winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2024

Richard Petty-David Pearson rivalry was at its best at Daytona

With 305 wins, eight Daytona 500 and 10 Cup Series championships between the two men, fans who were alive to see the two great racers compete on a weekly basis were blessed to watch two legends fully commit to their craft.

One for the little guys: NASCAR's most memorable underdog wins

The ones that got away: The most heartbreaking losses in NASCAR history

Predicting where NASCAR's top remaining free agents land in 2025

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The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2024

NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas delayed

Mother Nature isn't quite done impacting NASCAR races in 2024.

Corey Heim dominates Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway while tempers flare on pit road

Despite boasting defending champs, Ford brings up the rear in NASCAR

Week 11 NASCAR power rankings: Cup Series leader races to the top

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The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 26, 2024

Richard Petty says COTA ‘does not lend itself to a good cup race’

Richard Petty didn’t exactly find himself entertained during Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Petty, giving his Petty Race Recap, said that COTA “does not lend itself to a good Cup race.” “I guess if you’d have been there, it’d have been worse than what it was on TV,” Petty said.