Background
Petty, Richard was born on July 2, 1937 in Level Cross, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lee and Elizabeth T. Petty.
Petty, Richard was born on July 2, 1937 in Level Cross, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lee and Elizabeth T. Petty.
Professional race car driver, 35 years. Retired, 1992; co-owner, Car #43 Petty Enterprises Inc., Richard Petty Motorsports, since 2009.
Member President's Council Fitness and Sport. Member National Association Stock Car Auto Racing (7 time champion. Winston Cup grand national champion 1964, 67, 71, 72, 74, 75, 79).
Married Lynda Owens, 1958. Children: Kyle, Sharon, Lisa, Rebecca.