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Which NASCAR Manufacturer Has the Best Performance in the Daytona 500?
Who rules the Daytona 500? Dive into the garages of Chevrolet, Ford & Toyota, the kings of speed & strategy at the "Great American Race."
”Knock Everybody Down”-Richard Petty Reminisces His Hilarious Football Stint Ahead of the Super Bowl
NASCAR legend and 7-time Cup Series champion Richard Petty reveals his memories of gracing the football field with crew chief Dale Inman.
Jimmie Johnson Shares Heartwarming Moments With Richard Petty as He Honors the King’s 1964 Daytona Sweep
Jimmie Johnson's decision to honor Richard Petty's 1964 win and 75 years of Richard Petty Enterprises, astonishes the legendary driver.
“My Time…Was Short” – Kyle Petty Reminisces About His Driver Years With the Legendary NASCAR Owner as He Pens a Heartfelt Message
Former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty is reminded of a great time with the late team owner, Hoss Ellington, in the early 1980s.
Real Life Mets Reel Life: Racing Legend Richard Petty’s Wife Voiced Mrs The King in Cars Movie
The Cars movie was graced by voiceovers of racing legend Richard Petty and his wife Lynda, who acted their authentic selves.
Brad Keselowski-Led NASCAR Community Consoles “Devastated” Mario Andretti After Disrespectful F1 Rejection
2012 Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski stands behind former F1 champion Mario Andretti after his team's failed bid in F1.
How Modern NASCAR Superstars Have Failed to Tame Deadly Daytona Unlike Old School Legends
Out of the top-20 drivers who have won most races at Daytona International Speedway, only one of them is from the current generation.
Richard Petty Offers Fans Exclusive Spots on the Petty Family Walk Of Fame, Here’s How You Can Earn Yours
Hall of Famer Richard Petty revealed to his fans an unique chance to be etched forever among other legends of the sport!
Richard Petty’s Personal Secretary Reveals the Heartwarming Aspect of Working for the King
Richard Petty and his team was apparently quite good with his female staff, as per a recent interview given by his former personal secretary.
Tony Stewart Graces Mecum Auctions Amidst Historic Sale of $16.25 Million Worth Ferrari 250 GT
This year's Mecum Auctions was a star studded affair as an iconic Ferrari and iconic NASCAR figure, Tony Stewart, stole the show.
“Just Like Tony Stewart”- NASCAR Veteran Ken Schrader Drops Surprising Verdict on Dale Earnhardt
Ken Schrader while remembering the accident of 2001 at Daytona, asserts that racing with Dale Earnhardt Sr and Tony Stewart was quite similar
NASCAR Veteran Shares Wise Words From Former Richard Petty Star & Truck Champ on the Legends 16th Death Anniversary
NASCAR's veteran icon Kenny Wallace recalls his favorite quote from the 2004 Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton that showed his humility.
Richard Petty’s Nephews Spill Dramatic Insider Deets Behind ‘The King’s’ 1981 Daytona 500 Sweep
The Petty brothers reveal the internal details behind the 1981 Daytona 500 win of Richard Petty. The win meant a big deal for the crew.
Is It Time for NASCAR to Finally Pay Its Dues to the Legendary Ricky Rudd?
Despite having a great career, Ricky Rudd has still not been inducted into the Hall of Fame Honor. But why?
Whereabouts of Dale Earnhardt’s Allegedly Illegal Yet $3 Million Worth Mopar Revealed by Rapper Vanilla Ice
Dale Earnhardt Sr's revival in racing fortunes came at the hands of this special car back in the early 1970s and costs a fortune today.
Thad Moffitt’s Long-Time ARCA Sponsor Joins Faction46’s Truck Series Quest Amidst Promise to Propel Richard Petty’s Legacy
Thad Moffitt is currently enjoying the benefits of his grandfather's legacy and his alliances, having the support of a renowned partners.
“That’s What Racing Was Built on”- Veteran Insider Reveals Torn Feelings on NASCAR Cracking Down on Ingenious Hacks
NASCAR insider seems to have mixed feelings about the new penalties, regarding the parts modifications in the next-gen cars.
Kevin Harvick Picks His Side as Ford and Toyota Surpass Chevrolet by Debuting Their New Designs for the 2024 Season
Kevin Harvick unveils his choice of manufacturer as Ford and Toyota outperform Chevrolet by debuting at the Phoenix Raceway testing session
Richard Petty Sends the NASCAR Community in a Frenzy as Big 2024 News Leaves a Lot for Fans to Look Forward To
Richard Petty and his family reveal exciting news for their 75th Anniversary as fans to get treated with never-seen-before content.
Jimmie Johnson Bids Farewell to His Championship-Winning Manufacturer as He Shifts Alliance to Toyota
Breaking ties with Chevrolet after a 21-year association that saw him become the sport's best, Jimmie Jonhson bids farewell with emotional message.
How Strip Weathers Turned Richard Petty?s Unwelcomed $250K+ Valued 1970 Plymouth Superbird Into a Style Statement in America
With a price point over $250k now, the initially unwanted Richard Petty-popularized thunderous Plymouth Superbird is finally getting its due recognition.
?Not an Activist? Bubba Wallace Embraces His Advocate for Change Persona?s Impact on NASCAR & Himself
With a price point over $250k now, the initially unwanted Richard Petty-popularized thunderous Plymouth Superbird is finally getting its due recognition.
Bubba Wallace Draws Parallel Between Michael Jordan & Richard Petty?s Common Mentality Behind Immense Success
With a price point over $250k now, the initially unwanted Richard Petty-popularized thunderous Plymouth Superbird is finally getting its due recognition.
Dale Earnhardt?s NASCAR Merchandise Value Dominates Over ?King? Richard Petty, Hailie Deegan Shockingly Makes It to the Elite List
With a price point over $250k now, the initially unwanted Richard Petty-popularized thunderous Plymouth Superbird is finally getting its due recognition.
?This Is Magnificent?- NASCAR Enthusiast?s Extensive ?Driver Facial Hair? Analogy Entices Off-Season Blues Plagued Fans
With a price point over $250k now, the initially unwanted Richard Petty-popularized thunderous Plymouth Superbird is finally getting its due recognition.
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Nascar driver Richard Petty in this portrait sitting next to the STP #43 car before the Nascar Winston Cup Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, FL. Petty finished 3rd in the race. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Richard Petty Motorsports - 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, Schedule
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) is an American racing group that contends in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team is named after owner Richard Petty, a seven-time NASCAR champion. The team is co-owned by Andrew M. Murstein.
Ray Evernham established the group under the name Evernham Motorsports in 2000, and it became a full-time team in 2001. They formed a technical alliance with Ultra Motorsports and Valvoline.
The association was renamed Gillett Evernham Motorsports in 2007 after George Gillett purchased a controlling interest. The group took on its present name after its partnership with Petty Enterprises in 2009. As a result of the enduring support from Dodge, the group changed to Ford in late 2009.
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - JUNE 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, and team owner, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty wait on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. A noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway a week after the organization banned the Confederate flag at its facilities. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Achievements
Richard Petty Motorsports has won a total of 27 races across the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team boasts of 42 pole positions.
Drivers
The group currently fields the No. 43 for Erik Jones. Richard Petty Motorsports has an association with Richard Childress Racing.
Wallace replaced Almirola in the No. 43 vehicle for the 2018 season and got an amazing runner-up finish at the 2018 Daytona 500. However, Wallace completed the season in 28th position and finished second in the Rookie of the Year race.
On September 10, 2020, Wallace reported that he would not be racing for RPM in 2021. A month later, the team announced that Erik Jones would take over the?#43 vehicle from Wallace.
Owners
Richard Petty, Andrew M. Murstein, and Medallion Financial are the current owners of the group, as Gillett quit due to financial reasons.
Net Worth
The Richard Petty Motorsports is valued at $28 million. The team has earned $5 million from winnings and has a revenue of $20 million.
| Owners | Richard Petty, Andrew M. Murstein, Medallion Financial |
| Base | Welcome, North Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Cup Series |
| Race Drivers | NASCAR Cup Series: 43. Bubba Wallace |
| Sponsors | NASCAR Cup Series: U.S. Air Force, Coca-Cola (Coca-Cola Energy), Victory Junction, World Wide Technology, McDonald's, Cash App, DoorDash, Columbia Sportswear |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Latest Race | 2020 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 (Texas) |
| Race Victories | 27 |
| Net Worth | $28 Million |