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In 1979, Richard Petty drove a 1979 Plymouth during the NASCAR Cup Series season. The car was part of his legendary racing career, which saw him secure numerous victories. That year was notable for Petty as he won his seventh and final Daytona 500, solidifying his status as one of the sport's all-time greats.
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Which car numbers did Richard Petty drive throughout his Nascar career?
Richard Petty's most famous car number was #43. In his first season he drove car #'s 2, 42A and 142. He also drove the #24 in the first race of the 1959 season. For a few seasons, before switching to the 43 full time, Richard drove the #41 and #42 cars.
Who did Richard Petty drive for?
Petty Enterprises was the name of the team for most of his career. He drove for Don Robertson for a few races in 1970 because Petty's regular cars had been wrecked; in 1984-5 he drove for Mike Curb.
What type of car did Lee Petty drive to win the first Daytona 500?
Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 seven times, using several different car makes.1964 (Plymouth)1966 (Plymouth)1971 (Plymouth)1973 (Dodge)1974 (Dodge)1979 (Oldsmobile)1981 (Buick)
What car make did Richard Petty win his first championship in?
Richard Petty drove a Plymouth in his first Nascar championship season, which was 1964.
How many car makes did Richard Petty win with?
DodgePlymouthChevroletFordBuickPontiac
What were Richard Petty's car numbers?
Richard Petty used the following car numbers during his Nascar Cup Series career:2, 24, 41, 42, 42A, 43, 142
Who owns Marcos Ambrose's car?
Marcos Ambrose's car is owned by Richard Petty Motorsports.
Who drove the Meineke car through Nascar history?
Jeff Gordon and Richard Petty both drove cars sponsored by Meineke.
Who is the driver of the Richard Petty owned car number 43 in the Nascar Cup Series?
Yes. Richard Petty first drove the #43 car in 1959 and it was his primary number throughout his career.
What is the breakdown of Richard Petty's career wins by car manufacturer?
Here is the breakdown of Richard Petty's 200 career Nascar Cup Series wins by car manufacturer:Plymouth - 139Dodge - 37Ford - 9Chevrolet - 6Pontiac - 5Buick -3Oldsmobile - 1
Does Kyle Petty have a brother?
I went to GeorgeTown East elementary in Annapolis Maryland and Richard Petty brought his race car to the school he came because his sister was a sixth grade teacher there don't know if she us alive but he did have a sister
What was Richard Petty's first car number?
His car number has been 43 since at least July 18th 1959 when he won the Columbia S.C. Nascar convertible race in his Plymouth.Richard Petty's first car number was #142. Richard drove that car number on July 18, 1958 at Canadian Exposition Stadium.
