Richard Petty's father was former Nascar champion Lee Petty.
He was pretty much born to it. His father Lee, was a NASCAR driver.
Richard Petty's father, Lee Petty, passed away on April 5, 2000. Lee Petty was a prominent figure in NASCAR and a three-time NASCAR Grand National Champion. His legacy in the sport significantly influenced Richard Petty's own racing career and success.
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Greg Newman is Nascar driver Ryan Newman's father.
YES! Of course he is, just like his father before him.
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His dad's name is Gary and his mom's name is Cathy.
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Richard probably did things other boys in rural Randolph County, NC, did. Played sports, fishing and hunting. And, he hung around his father Lee Petty's racing shop while the elder Petty was helping build the Nascar racing circuit!