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several incarnations of his race team -- the latest Petty GMS -- his cars had never busted through the middle of the pack. GMS founder Maury Gallagher, chairman of Allegiant Air, purchased Richard Petty Motorsports in 2021, and Petty, whose 200 Cup wins as a driver are a record, served as the front man.

Gragson was presented during a news conference at the Petty GMS shop, flanked by stock-car king and team co-owner Richard Petty, team president Mike Beam and a gathering of the organizations 100-plus employees. As he sat beside a new No. 42 Camaro with his name above the drivers door, Gragson said

aytona International Speedway, where he gave the command, Gentlemen, start your engines! from aboard Air Force One. Later, the plane landed at Daytona International Airport behind the speedway in full view of the fans. It was at that race that Richard Petty captured his historic 200th victory.

From Johnson's standpoint, there's no ambiguity about his future as a racer. He laughed off speculation about "early retirement" after the 2018 season. Currently, Johnson is tied with NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most titles at NASCAR's highest level.

egas motivation, Harvick's victory at Atlanta was win number 99 in NASCAR's three national series. He needs one more to join a very short list of triple-digit success stories that include only Richard Petty (200 Cup wins), Kyle Busch (183 over three series) and David Pearson (106 in Cup and Xfinity).

is the early leader in the Rookie of the Year running. The 24-year-old Richard Petty Motorsports driver's dramatic runner-up finish in the Daytona 500 and a 32nd place at Atlanta last week have him ranked 14th overall in the Monster Energy Series standings. Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byro

successful driver to come out of Nevada, having won driver championships in both the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (2015) and the NASCAR Xfinity Series (2009). Plus, he has the second-most NASCAR national series wins behind Richard Petty (200 wins) with 183 victories (43 MENCS; 91 NXS; 49 NCWTS).

The Plymouth Volar Street Kit Car was, essentially, a regular-ass 1978 Plymouth Volar dressed up in the automotive equivalent of a Halloween costume of Richard Pettys famous #43 NASCAR racing car. This was a factory-selectable option, and for those of you who are skeptical, here, look at this dea

Buschs 56 Cup victories at JGR rank fifth all-time for most wins by a driver with a single team. Richard Petty holds the record, scoring 196 of his 200 wins at Petty Enterprises. Hes followed by Jeff Gordon (93 wins for Hendrick Motorsports), Jimmie Johnson (83 wins for Hendrick Motorsports) and D

Kevin Harvick has had 18 consecutive top-10 finishes at Phoenix. Thats tied for the most top 10s in a row at any track. Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty each had 18 consecutive top 10s at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

a record mark. It's significantly more laps led at the track than anyone else on the list, which includes NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison (2,803), sure-to-be Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon (2,396), and Johnson's fellow seven-time Cup champions Richard Petty (2,205) and the late Dale Earnhardt (2,151).

COMEBACK STORY: Josh Frankos, the tire-changer on Darrell Wallace Jr.'s Richard Petty Motorsports team, injured his hand while preparing for the Vegas race and was sent to a hospital on Sunday morning. Michael Hubert filled in for him on pit road. The injury couldn't keep Frankos down, however: He r

The Petty name has been a part of NASCARs premier series virtually since its inception until this year. Petty Enterprises was founded by Richards father, Lee, and it morphed into Richard Petty Motorsports and then Petty GMS in recent years.

end to the year. Im grateful to have had the opportunity to drive the No. 42 Chevy this season. We had a lot of memories made this season, and I had a lot of fun behind the wheel. Thank you to Maury Gallagher, Richard Petty, the fans, and all of our partners. On to whats next for me.

levels of rigs. Hamlin's, at more than $40,000, is one of the most advanced in the field, with motion sensors and premium technology. Alternatively, Fox showed Garrett Smithley racing with a wheel and a computer at a desk, under a framed poster of Richard Petty, in what appeared to be Smithley's bedroom.

all of Fame in its first class in 2010, joining Bill France Sr. and Jr., Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty as the inaugural inductees. He remained involved with the NASCAR Hall for years afterward and contributed an operational moonshine still as an exhibit for the museums Heritage Speedway section.

So is Kyle Busch on the same level as the great Richard Petty? The finer print of the record books says not quite, but the reality certainly says yes. The only blot on Busch's copy book is his meagre one title compared to Petty's seven - but he's still only 33 as well.

A driver must be retired for two years before being put on the ballot. Although Gordon -- third all time in NASCAR Cup wins with 93, behind Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (105) -- came out of retirement to compete in eight races as a substitute for the injured Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2016, NASC

The win gives Harvick 100 wins across NASCARs three national touring divisions -- 39 in the Cup Series, 47 in the Xfinity Series and 14 in the Camping World Truck Series. Only three other drivers -- Richard Petty (200 wins), Kyle Busch (184) and David Pearson (106) -- have accomplished the feat.

The journey includes losing his Xfinity Series ride last year after his team shut down, only to see The King of NASCAR throw him a lifeline when Aric Almirola and his sponsor left Richard Petty Motorsports.

nd rode a purposeful gait from pit road through the NASCAR garage. His trademark curlicued signature would have to wait. The King was in a hurry to find his driver, Darrell Bubba Wallace Jr., who handed Richard Petty Motorsports its best finish since 2016, and in the sports biggest race.