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Motorsport Biography

Richard Petty

“The King”

American · Level Cross, USA · Born 2 July 1937

NASCAR Driver
7
n a s c a r titles
200
cup wins
7
daytona 500 wins
1184
career starts

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American NASCAR legend and seven-time champion nicknamed 'The King' whose record 200 Cup Series wins, iconic STP car and enduring presence in the sport have made him the most recognised figure in NASCAR history.

Richard Petty is 'The King' of NASCAR, the most successful driver in Cup Series history with 200 victories and seven championships. An iconic figure who helped build the sport into what it is today, Petty's combination of exceptional driving talent, fan accessibility, and longevity produced a career unmatched in NASCAR history. His STP-liveried Petty Blue Dodge and cowboy hat are the sport's most recognisable symbols.

Famous For

Seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and 200 race wins

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive competitor known for his signature #43 STP Pontiac and cowboy hat

Legacy

Lasting Impact

The King - most successful NASCAR driver in history, helped popularize stock car racing nationally

Career Journey

Timeline

1958 📌 NASCAR Cup Series debut
1964 🏆 First NASCAR Cup Series championship
1967 🏆 Second NASCAR championship, won 27 races in season
1971 🏆 Third NASCAR Cup Series championship
1972 🏆 Fourth NASCAR Cup Series championship
1974 🏆 Fifth NASCAR Cup Series championship
1975 🏆 Sixth NASCAR Cup Series championship
1979 🏆 Seventh and final NASCAR Cup Series championship
1984 🎯 200th and final NASCAR Cup Series race victory
1992 📌 Retired from full-time NASCAR competition
Career Timeline — Richard Petty
1958
NASCAR Cup Series debut
1964
First NASCAR Cup Series championship
1967
Second NASCAR championship, won 27 races in season
1971
Third NASCAR Cup Series championship
1972
Fourth NASCAR Cup Series championship
1974
Fifth NASCAR Cup Series championship
1975
Sixth NASCAR Cup Series championship
1979
Seventh and final NASCAR Cup Series championship
1984
200th and final NASCAR Cup Series race victory
1992
Retired from full-time NASCAR competition