Career
He joined National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing in 1995 and worked with them up until his death. During his time he worked as a technical director and a safety adviser. He led to the improvement of safety barriers, neck and head restraints as well as seatbelts.
In 1982 he worked as crew chief for driver Mark Martin.
Peterson died of natural causes at his home in Concord, North Carolina. The National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing Confidential episode on "Race Control" for the 2008 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe"s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina that aired on Speed television on July 20, 2008 was dedicated in his memory.
A moment of silence was given for Peterson prior to the start of the 2008 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 27.
