Too late, but Kyle Busch has another promising run Oct 27, 2008
While Waltrip is second on the career list to seven-time Cup champion Richard Petty, he's hardly had the success of the King, who made all of his 1,184 starts at the highest level. Waltrip has won four Cup races - though, it must be noted, he's a two-time Daytona 500 champion - and has 11 other wins in the Nationwide Series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
AMS ready for change Oct 26, 2008
On top of that, it was Richard Petty s final race and Jeff Gordon s first. The last really good points race at AMS was in 1997, when Gordon won by 14 points over Dale Jarrett, who finished second in that race to Gordon s 17th. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Photographer finds Norman Rockwell's America Oct 26, 2008
The more recognizable names include Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, golf great Arnold Palmer, NBC News anchor Brian Williams, Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin, fitness guru Jack LaLanne, singer Dolly Parton, racing king Richard Petty and former President Jimmy Carter. "We wanted to show that regardless of your sex, or your race, or your socio-economic class or anything of those things, that Rockwell touched so many people," Michele said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Automakers apply brakes to NASCAR Oct 23, 2008
To stay marginally competitive, seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty sold a controlling interest in his family's race team to an investment firm, Boston Ventures, earlier this year. Three other NASCAR teams have raised capital in the same manner. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Johnson nears Cup record Oct 22, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Published: Oct 22, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Oct 22, 2008 02:42 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yarborough resigned to sharing record with Johnson Oct 21, 2008
They're fixtures in pit row, but they don't drive on the track or work on the cars. Take a look at some notable NASCAR wives and girlfriends. (MSNBC -- Sports)
CHASE IS OVER: It seems nothing can stop Jimmie Johnson Oct 21, 2008
I look at the history of the sport, and I think about Richard Petty and David Pearson and the Wood brothers and Cale Yarborough, and later on Darrell (Waltrip) and Junior (Johnson), and I put them right up there with them teams there. There are maybe only a good handful or half a dozen teams that are in that group, and I feel like they are really achieving that. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson's title hopes rise with convincing Martinsville win Oct 20, 2008
Earnhardt said he'd put Johnson alongside Richard Petty, David Pearson, Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip, four of the five winningest in Cup history. seemed ready to put Johnson in a similar class after finishing third Sunday. (USA Today -- Sports)
FCC buys NASCAR ads to publicize digital TV Oct 17, 2008
It even enlisted the help of NASCAR icon Richard Petty to make an ad that will air Sunday urging fans now using "rabbit ears" to give their TV a tune up. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Politics)
NASCAR team notes Oct 17, 2008
Richard Petty heads the track's all-time win list with 15 triumphs ... " Etc.: Gordon could reach the 20,000 career laps-led list this week. He is eighth all-time with 19,823 laps led and can pass Rusty Wallace if he leads 150 laps on Sunday. He can hit 20,000 if he leads 177. Richard Petty is the all-time leader with 52,194 laps led. "Everything I do from this point forward is just icing on the cake," Gordon said. "When I started racing in NASCAR, I never would have imagined winning four... (USA Today -- Sports)
Notes: Ignition failure damages Edwards' Chase hopes Oct 12, 2008
Dale Inman, a former crew chief for Richard Petty, was awarded the Smokey Yunick Award before the race for his achievement in motorsports. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Earnhardt believes Smith won Talladega Oct 11, 2008
Seven-time points champion Richard Petty unveiled his blue No. 43 Plymouth in which he won 36 races in 1966-67, including a record 10 straight on the way to his 1967 championship. Petty agreed to lend the car from his own museum to the Hall of Fame, set to open in 2010 in downtown Charlotte. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Junior says Smith was wronged Oct 11, 2008
"HALL OF FAME ADDITION: The winningest car in NASCAR Cup history will be on display at the new NASCAR Hall of Fame -- without the scuff marks.Seven-time points champion Richard Petty unveiled his blue No. 43 Plymouth in which he won 36 races in 1966-67, including a record 10 straight on the way to his 1967 championship. Petty agreed to lend the car from his own museum to the Hall of Fame, set to open in 2010 in downtown Charlotte."Really that was when we really built our career," Petty said... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tiger Woods Tops BusinessWeek's Second Annual 'The Power 100' Ranking of the Most Powerful People in Sports Oct 3, 2008
"The Power 100" 1 Tiger Woods Golfer 2 Roger Goodell Commissioner, NFL 3 David Stern Commissioner, NBA 4 George Bodenheimer President, ESPN 5 Dick Ebersol Chairman, NBC Sports 6 Phil Knight Chairman, Nike 7 Allan "Bud " Selig Commissioner, MLB 8 Brian France Chairman and CEO, Nascar 9 Michael Jordan NBA great; minority owner, Charlotte Bobcats 10 Sean McManus President, CBS News and Sports 11 David Hill Chairman and CEO, Fox Sports 12 Rupert Murdoch Chairman and CEO, News Corp. 13 Myles Brand... (PR Newswire)
Clyde Morris widening project shelved Sep 24, 2008
The sidewalk, which has backing from Embry-Riddle, would extend from Richard Petty Boulevard to Beville Road along the west side of Clyde Morris. The university has agreed to pay to extend it north to International Speedway, according to MPO documents. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Busch triumphs at Dover Sep 21, 2008
The man who made the No. 43 famous, Richard Petty, was honored with a special plaque on the Monster Monument in Dover's Vic tory Plaza. "This is a track where speed has something to do with qualifying, but once the race gets started, it's handling," recalled Petty. (NJ.com -- Times)
Loomis working on reviving Petty into contender Sep 18, 2008
The Petty team, one of NASCAR's pioneer organizations and long one of its most successful, is in the midst of an extensive overhaul intended to get back to the top nearly 30 years after Richard Petty won the last of his seven championships ... But Richard Petty and son Kyle are determined to turn things around. (MSNBC -- Sports)
McCain takes in NASCAR race in New Hampshire Sep 16, 2008
In New Hampshire, NASCAR legend Richard Petty escorted McCain through the garage area, where he shook hands with team owner and former NFL coach Joe Gibbs. McCain also was accompanied by Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, popular in New England despite being sidelined this season after shoulder surgery. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Logano drawing comparisons to Gordon Sep 14, 2008
That's because Gordon's first Cup race was the final event of the 1992 season and included a three-way title battle among eventual champion Alan Kulwicki, Bill Elliott and Davey Allison, as well as being the final race for NASCAR icon Richard Petty. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
As Logano nears debut, draws comparisons to Gordon Sep 14, 2008
That's because Gordon's first Cup race was the final event of the 1992 season and included a three-way title battle among eventual champion Alan Kulwicki, Bill Elliott and Davey Allison, as well as being the final race for NASCAR icon Richard Petty. After a quiet start, crashing out in 31st place in his debut at the age of 21, Gordon has certainly lived up to his billing, becoming one of the biggest stars in the sport. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
'Driving Hard' details life of true pacesetter Sep 14, 2008
When Richard Petty's car failed with 25 laps to go, Scott took over the lead ... On the other hand, Scott had his defenders and supporters, drivers like Ned Jarrett, Richard Petty and Fireball Roberts. (NJ.com -- Times)
UPS to deliver sponsorship for Ragan's No. 6 next season Sep 13, 2008
By Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY. David Ragan will switch from the red, white and blue of AAA to the brown and yellow of UPS next season. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR's Johnson flooded by good feelings Sep 13, 2008
" Rookie reminiscenceWith Joey Logano set to make his Sprint Cup debut this weekend at NHMS, four-time champion Jeff Gordon recalled his 1992 Cup debut in Atlanta, which coincided with the finale of Richard Petty's farewell tour. "He was swarmed by media and fans, and I was nonexistent and happy about that," Gordon said. Two things about his debut stood out to Gordon. "We used to have second-round qualifying. I was fastest, started 21st, went to the drivers' meeting, and Richard Petty, he hands... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Chase intrigue Sep 12, 2008
" So well that they're often among the first to congratulate each other after wins with text messages or victory lane visits. That's raised questions of whether the friendship will scuttle the sniping that's a hallmark of NASCAR's many great rivalries, aside from Richard Petty and David Pearson, the sport's two greatest winners who kept their confrontations on the track. "Both of them have tried to be politically correct," Hunter says. "In the old days, they wouldn't give a hoot. " Busch did... (USA Today -- Sports)
In love with '64 Plymouth Sep 4, 2008
Blame it on Richard Petty, he says ... Suchy traces his love for the brand to the first NASCAR race he attended, when Richard Petty won the 1966 Rebel 400 in a Plymouth ... Some of that is because of Richard Petty, the legendary driver who won the first NASCAR race Suchy ever attended, in a Plymouth of course. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
You call a little bumping a rivalry? Sep 1, 2008
Richard Petty and Bobby Allison were such bitter rivals that it took a decade of retirement for the wounds to fully heal. Cale Yarborough carried on a feud with both Bobby and Donnie Allison then shifted his anger to Darrell Waltrip. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
O'Gorman: Tired of Baby Busch Aug 31, 2008
Some of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport have been involved in confrontations (David Pearson, the Allison brothers, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Richard Petty, Tony Stewart and Cale Yarborough) and confrontations are good for the sport. These guys challenged the other driver and didn't whimper or cry foul about the outcome. (The Trentonian, NJ)
ESPNs Mayne Thing Aug 25, 2008
Jon Glaser, looking very Richard Petty with his frizzy hair and scruffy beard obscuring most of a face already hidden by a battered straw cowboy hat and big iridescent sunglasses, is cast as Video Cowboy, the cameraman. Mr. Glaser, who has the reputation of a comedians comedian, has a series about to begin production for the Cartoon Networks Adult Swim. (TVweek.com)
Commentary: Busch on track to become new Intimidator Aug 17, 2008
At that time, Richard Petty was reigning supreme and those Petty followers weren t too keen on this young arrogant punk taking over the spotlight. But perhaps the most obvious connection between Earnhardt and Busch is the way they drive the cars. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Morning Leadoff Aug 13, 2008
From 1D: Richard Petty won his first NASCARWinston Cup championship in 1964. "King Richard" won 200 races in his career, more than any other driver in history. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Said's bonus: a hat Aug 10, 2008
"I told [Richard Petty] that I want a bonus if I finish in the top 10. I want a signed Richard Petty hat that I can put on my wall. I think that would be the coolest thing that I'd ever get."KYLE WON'T RETIRE: Although Kyle Petty said he plans to drive next season, he compared himself to veteran Bill Elliott, who still drives occasionally but never "officially" retired from NASCAR."Elliott never retired. He just quit coming by, you know what I mean?" said Petty, who was scheduled to return this... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Geoff Bodine, NFL Stars to Visit Saratoga Aug 8, 2008
Sports fans can avail themselves of a special trifecta that day by meeting celebrated NFL head coach Bill Parcells, legendary NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine and taking in the Richard Petty Racing Experience Car which will be on display in the backyard of Saratoga Race Course ... Fans also will have an opportunity to check out the Richard Petty Racing Experience Car named for The King of the NASCAR circuit -- one of only two drivers to capture the Sprint Cup seven times in his career (the other... (FOX23 News, NY)
Opinion: Petty Enterprises should take keys from Kyle Aug 6, 2008
Richard Petty, Kyle's father, was a seven-time champion and remains the most recognizable driver stock car racing has ever produced. And Kyle, in his own way, has carved out a successful niche in the sport as both a driver and spokesperson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Would change in role alter Kyle Petty's impact? Aug 6, 2008
Streeter Lecka / Getty ImagesKyle Petty, right, show here talking with his father, Richard Petty, drives to honor the memory of his late son, Adam. SportingNews. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Review: 'Swing Vote' is a losing ticket Aug 2, 2008
The incumbent is Republican Andrew Boone (Kelsey Grammer), who wheels in Richard Petty to catch Bud's eye, lets him smell the leather in Air Force One, and declares his favorite fishing spot a national park. Democratic challenger Donald Greenleaf (Dennis Hopper) has Willie Nelson in his corner, but airs ads against immigration and abortion in the mistaken belief that's what Bud wants to hear. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Jul 31, 2008
There are also five Sports Legends -- Peggy Fleming, Richard Petty, Dick Vitale, John Wooden and LaMotta. Finally, Americana includes a 30-card subset, "Ring Kings,'' featuring 30 mixed martial fighters. For more information on this high-end product that carries a $40 per park suggested retail price, visit www.donruss.com. (Send card questions to Babe Waxpak, PO Box 492397, Redding, CA 96049-2397 or e-mail babewaxpak(at)charter.net. If possible, include card number, year and brand or a... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Jul 25, 2008
As Richard Petty likes to say, here's the deal: the Japanese manufacturer has been nothing short of dominant so far this season, reaching Victory Lane in six of 13 Craftsmen Truck Series races, in eight of 19 Sprint Cup Series races and, most astonishingly, in 14 of 21 races (including eight in a row at one point) in the Nationwide Series. Apparently, this has nothing to do with being, you know, better than everybody else, and everything to do with Toyota's powerful engines providing some sort... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mondaca: Top NASCAR feuds Jul 23, 2008
During the last lap of the Great American Race, Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough wrecked after miles of beating and banging, handing the victory to The King, Richard Petty and setting the stage for the fight which all others are measured against. Yarborough and Allison got out of their cars and started yelling at each other. (Fox Sports)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jul 22, 2008
The Richard Petty Award (best points racer): Jeff Burton. Kyle Busch's entourage stood up in shock when his name wasn't called, but a career-defining year couldn't overshadow the consistency of Burton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Petty Makes Stop In Dublin Jul 22, 2008
Many were wearing Kyle or Richard Petty shirts and some had on shirts of other NASCAR stars. Some people didn t let 50 miles stop them from getting a chance to see or get an autograph from Petty. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Charlotte: A Hot Destination for Bu... Jul 20, 2008
The Richard Petty Driving Experience offers ride-alongs on days following Sprint Cup races. The NBA s Charlotte Bobcats have been playing in Charlotte since 2004. (Suite101.com)
Playing by the numbers Jul 19, 2008
Numerical logic drove Richard Petty to race with the famous 43 on his stock car. "It was really just a progression from my dad's 42," Petty says. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vrroom! There goes Herschel Jul 19, 2008
Others who made a portion of the trip included Matt Kenseth, Richard Petty and Harry Gant from the NASCAR world and Davis Love III, who left the ride early to participate in the British Open. "It's the best of two worlds," said Gossage, who has been on 13 of the 14 rides. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scituate Recreations offers Outdoor Movie Night Jul 18, 2008
Cars Friday, August 1, 2008 Time: Sunset 8:00 p.m Animated Feature Voices by: Paul Newman, Richard Petty, Bonnie Hunt, Owen Wilson Walt Disney Pictures; Directed by John Lasseter Rated G; 96 minutes; 2006. In the seventh animated feature from Pixar Animation Studios, this high octane adventure follows Lightning McQueen a hot shot stock car heading to the big race. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Acura race team on sizzling track Jul 18, 2008
Daugherty, who wore No. 43 throughout his college and pro basketball career as a tribute to Richard Petty, will have No. 47 on his car next season. No news. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Local Support Will Make Charity Ride a Winner Jul 18, 2008
Petty, son of legendary NASCAR great Richard Petty, started the charity ride 14 years ago to raise money for Victory Junction Gang Camp and other charities which help children suffering from chronic illnesses. Herschel Walker and Dan Cathy, Chick-fil-A president and chief operating officer, are among the participants for this year s ride. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Geiger splits with Easton Lions Jul 15, 2008
Justin O Donnel singled to keep the inning rolling, Richard Petty following with a base on balls. Two more walks gave Justin O Donnel a free trip home and Petty scored on a passed ball to cap the inning. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
'The King' talks about reign over NASCAR Jul 15, 2008
For Richard Petty the statistics were kingly, and now when a race fan refers to "The King," no further explanation is needed. "I ain't never been nothing else," Petty says with a shrug and a smile. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- The ESPYs/ Jul 15, 2008
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For many, Petty still the face of NASCAR Jul 14, 2008
Richard Petty, in 1959, was starting out on a racing career that would bring 200 victories and seven championships ... Advertisements David Poole, The Charlotte Observer JOLIET, ILL. - Weathered like a favorite leather jacket, crinkled with lines of experience but resilient to the ravages of age, Richard Petty still stands tall. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UP IN SMOKE: Gibbs Racing comments on Stewart's departure Jul 13, 2008
When he first became interested in NASCAR ownership, he said he paid a visit to Richard Petty to see what he thought about the possibility. "I looked up to him and said, 'I'd really like to get into NASCAR' and he looks at me and says, 'Why?"' Joe Gibbs said with a laugh. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Gibbs Racing says so long to Stewart Jul 13, 2008
When he first became interested in NASCAR ownership, he said he paid a visit to Richard Petty to see what he thought about the possibility ... SALUTE TO THE KING: Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of Richard Petty's NASCAR debut. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gibbs team bows to the inevitable, sets Stewart free to rejoin Chevy Jul 13, 2008
50 Years since Richard Petty made his NASCAR debut on July 12, 1958, by finishing sixth in a Convertible Division race. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Stewart makes daring leap into ownership Jul 13, 2008
But 250 of those driver/owner wins were by Lee Petty or Richard Petty for one of the sport's dominant franchises for two generations ... Since Richard Petty's final victory for his family's team, at what's now Lowe's Motor Speedway on Oct. 9, 1983, a driver/owner has won only 22 of 787 races -- 2. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Busch enjoys sweep at Chicagoland Jul 13, 2008
With 17 left, he could be heading toward history by challenging the modern era record of 13 victories in a season set by Richard Petty in 1975 and tied by Jeff Gordon in 1998. Perhaps fans who love to boo Busch can hope that, with the Chase points reset coming after 26 races, Busch's championship bid is peaking too soon. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Boxing Legends George Foreman '99 Joe Frazier '00 Muhammad Ali '99 Roy Jones Jr. '05PGA Zach Johnson '07LPGA Beth Bauer '03 Christie Kerr '03 Natalie Gulbis '03Olympians Bonnie Blair '98 Jennifer Gutierrez '00 Josh Davis '00 Bruce Jenner '03 Karch Kiraly '99 Nancy Kerrigan '99 Nicole Bobek '00 Misty May-Treanor '08Hockey Kevyn Adams '08 Adam Burish '08 Coach Alpo Suhonen '00 Coach Brian Sutter '01 Chicago Wolves '00, '02 Chris Chelios '98-'03, '07 Bobby Hull (HOF) '08 Brett Hull '03 Tony... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Local briefs Jul 13, 2008
Among the notable names expected to participate are NASCAR legend Richard Petty, current NASCAR star Matt Kenseth and former NFL player Herschel Walker. Sheboygan bowling night at A's July 22. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
'Crash' lands in Durham again Jul 6, 2008
One of the songs, "NASCAR Dreams," Costner noted, would be part of the sound track to his upcoming movie "Swing Vote," which also includes an appearance by former NASCAR champion driver Richard Petty. "I don't know anything about cars that go in a circle," Costner joked. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kevin Costner and "Tri-oval of Dreams" Jul 6, 2008
Kevin Costner, right, and Richard Petty during a concert given by Costner and his band Modern West before the start of Saturday s Coke Zero 400. (AP). (The Palm Beach Post)
Costner debuts song - with help from the King Jul 6, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH - Kevin Costner combined his acting skills, a longtime desire to have his own band and a racetrack setting to debut a song that included a special tribute to racing legend Richard Petty during a pre-race concert at Daytona International Speedway. In Costner's latest movie, Swing Vote, Petty makes a cameo appearance, riding with Costner in a race car. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR's Next Generation Jun 29, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
From the sideline... By Lee Coleman Jun 28, 2008
Richard Petty and Cale Yarbrough were my favorite drivers. Today, I am proud to say I am an Earnhardt fan. (Thomaston Times, GA)
ABC's Bestwick has logged some miles Jun 27, 2008
and Richard Petty won it and I was one of maybe 15 people in the press box. Now, you go to Dover and there are probably 300 media there. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR Nation Jun 22, 2008
" By 1997, the track was running two top- level races, and in 2004 the autumn race was made part of NASCAR's Chase for the Championship playoff series.Bahre worked it out with the town over dozens of breakfasts at The Eggshell. (The neighboring village of Canterbury has always cast a more jaundiced eye on the enterprise.) The track expanded as the sport did, Bahre wandering through the multitudes of people in his yellow sweater and his black wingtips. The track developed its own lore, for good... (Boston Globe)
Kurt Busch driving for kids at Kansas Speedway Jun 20, 2008
On Oct. 12, Busch will host a Richard Petty Drivin Experience event at Kansas Speedway that will benefit the Kurt Busch Foundation to support the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, will take riders around the 1. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
