Richard Petty is a Nascar legend who had a successful racing career that spanned over 30 years.
Born in Level Cross, North Carolina, on July 2, 1937, Petty became an icon in the Nascar world, competing in the Grand National and Winston Cup from 1958 to 1992. Throughout his career, he participated in 1,184 races and was inducted into the Nascar Hall of Fame in 2010, earning him the nickname “The King.”
Although Petty no longer races, he remains active in the Nascar community by overseeing the operations of Petty GMS, a race team at the highest level of Nascar, as well as running Petty’s Garage high performance speed shop. His legacy continues to shine bright in the sport, with numerous accolades and honors recognizing his impact on racing.
In addition to his contributions to racing, Petty is also a philanthropist. He played a vital role in establishing Victory Junction, a camp that provides chronically ill children with life-changing experiences in a safe environment.
Petty also co-founded the Petty Family Foundation, which focuses on supporting veterans and children, among other causes.
With an impressive racing career under his belt, Richard Petty has amassed a net worth of $65 million. Known for his conservative values, Petty has been active in Republican politics but has not made any primary endorsements for the 2024 election cycle.
Despite a video circulating of Petty appearing to endorse a candidate, his family clarified that he has not officially endorsed anyone for the upcoming election, emphasizing that Petty remains a lifelong conservative who has always been involved in Republican politics.
