Richard Petty - Retired - #43 STP Pontiac
Winston Cup Starts: 1185
Wins: 200
Top 10: 713
Poles: 123
1st Winston Cup (Grand National) Race:1958 - Toronto, Canada
1st Win:1960 - Charlotte
Hometown: Randleman, NC
Residence: Trinity, NC
Birthdate and location: 7/2/37 in Level Cross, NC
Family: Lynda (Wife), Kyle, Sharon Petty Farlow, Lisa Petty Luck, Rebecca
Career Highlights
- Seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup Champion (1964, 67, 71, 72, 74, 75, 79)
- Winston Cup record of 200 career victories
- 2-time winner of NMPA Driver of the Year Award (1974 and 1975)
- 9-time winner of Winston Cup Most Popular Driver Award (1962, 64, 68, 70, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78)
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