1988.
This year the Daytona 500 is run in the month of Febuary. Most of the drivers that qualified were ready to go by the time the green flag dropped. The winner of the race this year was Richard Petty.
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.
1984
This year the Datona 500 is run in the month of Febuary. Most of the drivers that qualified were ready to go by the time the green flag dropped. The winner of the race this year was Jeff Gordon.
Richard Petty earned $8,541,210. in his 35 year career. He drove in 1,184 races.
Richard Petty's daughter, Sharon Petty, was born in 1960. She is the only daughter of the famous NASCAR driver and has been involved in various charitable activities throughout her life.
Richard Petty's first Nascar Grand National Series race was on July 18, 1958.
Richard Petty
Kyle Petty raced in 28 Daytona 500's during his career (1981-2008).He was only credited with 27 starts, because during the 1989 Daytona 500, Petty took over for Eddie Bierschwale in the #23 car, after failing to qualify his #42 car for the race.Bierschwale was credited with a tenth place finish. In Nascar, as long as you start the race you are the driver of record. No matter who drives it to the checkered flag.
Richard Petty won 27 in 1967.
Richard Petty ran a Ford during the 1969 NASCAR season due to a dispute with Chrysler. In a bid to win Petty back, Chrysler developed the Plymouth Superbird, one of the most famous cars in NASCAR history. Petty switched back to Chrysler in 1970.
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