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Richard Petty

Guide Note: Known to race fans across the world as simply "The King", Richard Petty is the all-time wins leader in NASCAR history with 200. Following in the footsteps of his father Lee Petty, who won the inaugural Daytona 500, Richard Petty has won the 500 a record 7 times, and also won a record 7 Sprint Cup Series championships (a record he shares with the late Dale Earnhardt). His son Kyle is also a NASCAR driver.

Fast Facts:

  1. Born: July 2, 1937
  2. Overall NASCAR championships: 1964, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975 & 1979
  3. Daytona 500 Victories: 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979 & 1981
  4. 1 of only 3 drivers ever to win consecutive Daytona 500 races
  5. Voiced "The King" in animated movie "Cars"
  6. He finished in top 10 in 712 races, and won the pole position for 123 races
  7. Awarded the "Medal of Freedom" in 1992