Mar 23, 2023 · Richard Petty’s most successful year came in 1967 behind the wheel of his 1966 Plymouth Belvedere GTX. Not only did Petty earn his second championship in this car, but it …

Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed "the King", is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and …

Jul 2, 2019 · Several drivers fielded the No. 43 in NASCAR's earliest days before Richard Petty made his first premier-series start with the number in 1959. Here, fans get a closer look at …

Jan 27, 2025 · With its powerful engine and advanced technical features, Richard Petty’s memorable car was able to dominate the NASCAR racing scene for years and become one of …

This Pontiac No. 43 — that number was Richard Petty's hallmark, as No. 42 was for his father's cars — follows the 1984 design rules. Note the tubular space-frame, specially built body, …

Jun 10, 2019 · This Road Runner was the 1971 NASCAR Grand National championship winning car driven by “The King” Richard Petty, interestingly it was also the last stock car to win a …

Jul 17, 2017 · For the first two decades of Richard Petty’s legendary stock car racing career, and excluding the 1969 season when he drove a Ford, The King had an unwavering loyalty to …

Feb 1, 2024 · Few things shocked NASCAR in its formative years more than Richard Petty’s switch from tried-and-true Chrysler Corp. products to unproven Ford products between the …

May 3, 2023 · In a sport dominated by brand loyalty, Richard Petty's iconic 43 has been a but of an oxymoron. The announcement yesterday of the 43 car switching its' manufacturer to …

Although this car is powered by the powerful Ford 427 later in the year the Boss 429 based engine would take over. This Holman and Moody Ford Torino raced at Riverside and won on …