
Biography
Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed "the King", is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises. He is one of the members of the Petty racing family. He was the first driver to win the Cup Series championship seven times (a record now tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson), while also winning a record 200 races during his career. This included winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times and winning a record 27 races in one season (1967).
Acted in 6
2010s
- 2017
2000s
- 2008
- 2006
1990s
- 1996
1970s
- 1972
43: The Richard Petty Story
Richard Petty
Corky
Richard Petty
Appearances12
2010s
- 2019
The Wood Brothers
Himself
- 2015
- 2010
Petty Blue
Self
2000s
- 2006
The Inspiration for 'Cars'
Self - Racing legend
- 2004
NASCAR: The IMAX Experience
Self
1990s
- 1997
The Race to Daytona
Himself
1970s
- 1977
Stockcar!
Himself
- 1972
Country Music
Himself
1960s
- 1968
Speedway
Himself