The one uncountable margin of greatness never to be touched is the number of free autographs made by Petty, the king and number one ambassador of stock car racing.
There are Legends and then there is Richard Petty. Nobody. Nobody comes close to him in so many ways. I am a diehard Earnhardt fan, but Richard is in a league by himself.
Richard Petty is a living legend in the sport of NASCAR stock car racing. His performance on the track has earned him the title of ‘King Richard.” While your feature story provided a good overview of the accomplishments of the life of Richard Petty, there are a few inaccuracies as well. Thanks for the content.
My favorite NASCAR driver of all time, so iconic, I have his Charlie One Horse Hat modeled after Richard Petty, I purchased 3 years ago, he signed it!!! I even have the very same sunglasses he wore in the '70s, ten pairs exactly!!! I'm going to Richard Petty's Museum in Juli, haven't seen him in 31 years!!! Mopar Nate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I recently drove at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 2024. Driving experience. I now have ultimate respect for NASCAR drivers. It's not just driving in a circle. It's a tough gig.
I met the king 7 years ago in charlotte, just bumped into him, what a great moment, a quick conversation, took a picture with him, truly a genuinely good person
Got to call you out in The Victory Junction Gang camp! KYLE is the one who started it in honor of his son! He went to Richard for the land! Also, Petty Enterprises has not existed in years! He is basically a face for Legacy Motor Club! He has zero ownership in that team! Always get your information correct before doing one of these! As a matter of fact, Dale Earnhardt was the highest earning driver for years over Richard! Dale was the first to break 20 million in earnings for Cup drivers! Dale Earnhardt is the one that is basically the godfather for merchandise in Nascar! He had his own company called Sports Image that put out his merchandise & then some others before he sold it! He is also the first to trademark his name & signature, NOT Richard!
You raise some valid points. 1. Victory Junction was indeed founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his late son Adam Petty, who had a vision for a camp for children with serious illnesses. Richard and Lynda Petty donated the land for the camp. 2. Petty Enterprises no longer exists as a NASCAR team. Richard Petty is currently an ambassador for Legacy Motor Club (formerly Petty GMS), but no longer has an ownership stake in the team. 3. Dale Earnhardt was indeed a pioneer in driver merchandising and licensing. He founded Sports Image to sell his own merchandise before later selling the company. Earnhardt was the first driver to trademark his own name and signature. 4. Earnhardt was the first NASCAR driver to surpass $20 million in career earnings. For many years, he was the highest-earning driver in the sport. Thank you for pointing out these details. The information about Richard Petty's role in founding Victory Junction and his current involvement with Legacy Motor Club was not entirely accurate in my video. I appreciate you taking the time to correct the record and provide additional context about Dale Earnhardt's groundbreaking business savvy and merchandising efforts. Your insights help paint a more complete picture of these two NASCAR legends and their lasting impact on the sport.
Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. This is a seperate fact. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty Regarding 200 wins, we mentioned clearly at the start of the video that he won total 200 races.
I'll give your channel a good job . Anybody who knows the king in his career notice the Couple inaccuracies Really Was not worthy of noting At least somebody's doing something Instead of this Sitting in the basement of their mom's house Type in on Type in on the keyboard Being petty Pun intended. I say have at it boys start your own UA-cam channel You think you can do a better job 🤔🤓 I love you all Brothers and sisters ✌❤💪🏁
Dam i want 1 of his hats am old id love to be buried in 1 of them beautiful hats .that make my day but i know that will never will happen i been to his place when lee was was still alive and Richard's and his wife was in alaska. What great relitive he has .i bought a picture card and the lady pulled it back from me. she told Richard's signs all cards that will be buried with me what was really cool about his going to see his shop it was like you go over a little hill and theres his house and i was expecting to see a modern shop. it was all the shops. paint shop. engine shop. frame shop .all old places but like brand new looking .and when we was ready to leave the women said you might see lee sittig out on the porch drinking i dont know ice tea or lemon aid. She said you can say hi to him And sometimes he will wave you to come over and talk to him .said but dont go over if your not invited i thoght that was very cool but he wasnt sitting out about a month. Later i got my picture post card he was leaning down at the daytona 500 i thought what a guy Now that a class act i hope he live a long time hes the man.ps it was like going back in time that was wild .ill never forget it .
His records will never be broken trust me that's why Dale Sr or J.J never got more championship then him and nobody will ever get 200 wins or that many poles that's why he is the King 👑 of Nascar #42 Petty Blue 👑 👑 " "THE MAN"
Unfortunately Petty represents and era that Nascar abandoned years ago. The "sport" is on borrowed time. If not for the sports channels needing to fill 4 hours on Sunday it would have already been extinct
sports.ha.com/itm/auto-racing-collectibles/others/1970-s-richard-petty-personally-worn-stetson-cowboy-hat-from-the-jimmy-the-greek-snyder-collection/a/50029-80125.s#:~:text=And%20while%20he%20received%20world,most%20recognizable%20icons%20in%20history. Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. I’m sorry if this was confusing. That was a separate fact along with his 200 total wins in NASCAR en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty
Petty is awesome I met him at unity raceway In the early 80'. But Mike Rowe has won 153 races at just one track and countless on others. So who is really the king?
@chadS280, I think you don't even know English Grammar well, it is clear in the very beginning he won, 200 races.... He won his 500th race. Listen again
Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. This is a seperate fact. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty Regarding 200 wins, we mentioned clearly at the start of the video that he won total 200 races.
"INSANE!"! ?? Hardly. More AI generated junk. Just another recitation of Petty's career stats & other facts easily accessed online. Petty most certainly did NOT "win his 500th race @5:10 .
First of all how’s this AI Junk???? Second if you can access all these facts online easily, why are you watching my video and wasting your time???? Third Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. This is a seperate fact. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty Regarding 200 wins, we mentioned clearly at the start of the video that he won total 200 races. It’s very easy to leave a negative comment!
The one uncountable margin of greatness never to be touched is the number of free autographs made by Petty, the king and number one ambassador of stock car racing.
Indeed!!
There are Legends and then there is Richard Petty. Nobody. Nobody comes close to him in so many ways. I am a diehard Earnhardt fan, but Richard is in a league by himself.
Richard Petty is a living legend in the sport of NASCAR stock car racing. His performance on the track has earned him the title of ‘King Richard.” While your feature story provided a good overview of the accomplishments of the life of Richard Petty, there are a few inaccuracies as well. Thanks for the content.
My favorite NASCAR driver of all time, so iconic, I have his Charlie One Horse Hat modeled after Richard Petty, I purchased 3 years ago, he signed it!!! I even have the very same sunglasses he wore in the '70s, ten pairs exactly!!! I'm going to Richard Petty's Museum in Juli, haven't seen him in 31 years!!! Mopar Nate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I recently drove at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 2024. Driving experience. I now have ultimate respect for NASCAR drivers. It's not just driving in a circle. It's a tough gig.
I met the king 7 years ago in charlotte, just bumped into him, what a great moment, a quick conversation, took a picture with him, truly a genuinely good person
Pettys the best ever nobody else cones close
Agreed!! Thanks for engaging.
2nd best only behind dale Earnhardt
@3:07 Petty wears ‘Charlie One Horse’ brand hat.
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@@jamesgoodman0now search: Richard petty original ‘Charlie One Horse’ hat.
We might both be right.
Shook his hand once, pure sincerity filled his face, genuinely good Man
Only Way To Roll King 🏁🇺🇸💯👍
Got to call you out in The Victory Junction Gang camp! KYLE is the one who started it in honor of his son! He went to Richard for the land! Also, Petty Enterprises has not existed in years! He is basically a face for Legacy Motor Club! He has zero ownership in that team!
Always get your information correct before doing one of these! As a matter of fact, Dale Earnhardt was the highest earning driver for years over Richard! Dale was the first to break 20 million in earnings for Cup drivers! Dale Earnhardt is the one that is basically the godfather for merchandise in Nascar! He had his own company called Sports Image that put out his merchandise & then some others before he sold it! He is also the first to trademark his name & signature, NOT Richard!
You raise some valid points.
1. Victory Junction was indeed founded by Kyle Petty and his family in honor of his late son Adam Petty, who had a vision for a camp for children with serious illnesses. Richard and Lynda Petty donated the land for the camp.
2. Petty Enterprises no longer exists as a NASCAR team. Richard Petty is currently an ambassador for Legacy Motor Club (formerly Petty GMS), but no longer has an ownership stake in the team.
3. Dale Earnhardt was indeed a pioneer in driver merchandising and licensing. He founded Sports Image to sell his own merchandise before later selling the company. Earnhardt was the first driver to trademark his own name and signature.
4. Earnhardt was the first NASCAR driver to surpass $20 million in career earnings. For many years, he was the highest-earning driver in the sport.
Thank you for pointing out these details. The information about Richard Petty's role in founding Victory Junction and his current involvement with Legacy Motor Club was not entirely accurate in my video. I appreciate you taking the time to correct the record and provide additional context about Dale Earnhardt's groundbreaking business savvy and merchandising efforts. Your insights help paint a more complete picture of these two NASCAR legends and their lasting impact on the sport.
Not Stetson hats
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71-79 years remember of rich petty
When did 200 wins become 500 wins? Come on that's the BIGGEST mistake you could possibly make
Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. This is a seperate fact. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty
Regarding 200 wins, we mentioned clearly at the start of the video that he won total 200 races.
@@jamesgoodman0 seems like your channel is full of misinformation
@@ChadS280lol you’re a mess😂
Didn't say he won 500.said he won his 500th race
Richard doesn’t wear Stetson hats they are Charlie 1 Horse.
He wore both , he started wearing Charlie ones in 79.
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ua-cam.com/video/XhRNt-w-EAQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PDycfkv3YBgFj5DS 2:38
ua-cam.com/video/XhRNt-w-EAQ/v-deo.htmlsi=PDycfkv3YBgFj5DS. 2:38
Correction: He's the best ever by leaps and bounds. Other than that was nice bio.
I'll give your channel a good job . Anybody who knows the king in his career notice the Couple inaccuracies Really Was not worthy of noting At least somebody's doing something Instead of this Sitting in the basement of their mom's house Type in on Type in on the keyboard Being petty Pun intended. I say have at it boys start your own UA-cam channel You think you can do a better job 🤔🤓 I love you all Brothers and sisters
✌❤💪🏁
Means Alot. Thanks for understanding ❤️
July 1958-November 1992.
"Its good to be da King"
He's still alive? Damn. He's gotta be like 100.
really bro
I 💬 closed to 90 years?
He's the same age as Bobby Allison - 86.
Comes across as a real decent human being!
Dam i want 1 of his hats am old id love to be buried in 1 of them beautiful hats .that make my day but i know that will never will happen i been to his place when lee was was still alive and Richard's and his wife was in alaska. What great relitive he has .i bought a picture card and the lady pulled it back from me. she told Richard's signs all cards that will be buried with me what was really cool about his going to see his shop it was like you go over a little hill and theres his house and i was expecting to see a modern shop. it was all the shops. paint shop.
engine shop. frame shop .all old places but like brand new looking .and when we was ready to leave the women said you might see lee sittig out on the porch drinking i dont know ice tea or lemon aid. She said you can say hi to him
And sometimes he will wave you to come over and talk to him .said but dont go over if your not invited i thoght that was very cool but he wasnt sitting out about a month. Later i got my picture post card he was leaning down at the daytona 500 i thought what a guy
Now that a class act i hope he live a long time hes the man.ps it was like going back in time that was wild .ill never forget it
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Wow
ABC store in Randleman = Asheboro Boys Coming stop at Paps get a cold beer on way back dont forget your bag of popcorn!!!!!!!!
i don't the race hub knows what
INSANE means. he should get a dictionary and look it up
His records will never be broken trust me that's why Dale Sr or J.J never got more championship then him and nobody will ever get 200 wins or that many poles that's why he is the King 👑 of Nascar #42 Petty Blue 👑 👑 "
"THE MAN"
What a nice comment. Thanks for engaging!! Subscribe for more!
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Unfortunately Petty represents and era that Nascar abandoned years ago. The "sport" is on borrowed time. If not for the sports channels needing to fill 4 hours on Sunday it would have already been extinct
He wears a Charlie One Horse, not a Stetson hat. I wont sub because of that and the 500th race win. Did you bot proofread your script??
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Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. I’m sorry if this was confusing. That was a separate fact along with his 200 total wins in NASCAR
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty
Freedom 500
Petty is awesome I met him at unity raceway In the early 80'. But Mike Rowe has won 153 races at just one track and countless on others. So who is really the king?
200 wins not 500 wow do some research
@chadS280, I think you don't even know English Grammar well, it is clear in the very beginning he won, 200 races.... He won his 500th race. Listen again
Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. This is a seperate fact. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty
Regarding 200 wins, we mentioned clearly at the start of the video that he won total 200 races.
"INSANE!"! ?? Hardly. More AI generated junk. Just another recitation of Petty's career stats & other facts easily accessed online. Petty most certainly did NOT "win his 500th race @5:10 .
First of all how’s this AI Junk????
Second if you can access all these facts online easily, why are you watching my video and wasting your time????
Third Petty was the first driver to win in his 500th race start, being joined by Matt Kenseth in 2013. This is a seperate fact. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty
Regarding 200 wins, we mentioned clearly at the start of the video that he won total 200 races.
It’s very easy to leave a negative comment!