One of the most anticipated events on the 2021 NASCAR calendar is the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt track. In all honesty, this is a brand new experience for the drivers, as nobody has raced these cars on dirt. Recently, NASCAR legend, Richard Petty spoke about the upcoming race and he was in two minds about it. He said, “From a PR standpoint, it’s great. From a logical standpoint, you’re going backwards. We worked for 70 years to get away from the dirt track. “Get away from bootlegging, get away from all that stuff. Why are you going back to it, man? Why would you spend millions and millions of dollars to put dirt on the same track, clean up all the dust and stuff when it’s all over with…” NASCAR legend Richard Petty during the 1983 Daytona 500 race [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98415436.jpg]DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 20, 1983:Nascar Driver Richard Petty in action in the STP #43 car during the Nascar Winston Cup Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, FL. Petty finished 38th in the race. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) According to the living legend, the whole process of cleaning up the track [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-how-will-the-nascar-cup-series-teams-tackle-the-bristol-dirt-track/] after the race is difficult. In all honesty, Richard Petty is ‘shocked [https://mobile.twitter.com/SiriusXMNASCAR/status/1356410058159042562]‘ that the sport is supposedly going backwards. Despite this, he is still going to enjoy the race, even though he does not understand the move. WHY IS RICHARD PETTY APPREHENSIVE OF THE MOVE? The 7-time Cup Series champion is under the impression that this dirt race is just a one-off. In other words, this kind of event will only happen this year and may not happen again in the long run. He believes that it will not be worth the effort to add the dirt to the track, only to remove it again when the race is over. Of course, nobody knows if this dirt race will ever return. Obviously, all these questions can only be answered once the 2021 edition of the race concludes. Only then can NASCAR take a call on whether to extend their deal, depending on how well the event is received by fans. And with what Petty has to say, it’s not looking too promising. READ MORE- “Don’t Think Anyone Has an Advantage” – Kyle Larson on Dirt Racing at Bristol [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-dont-think-anyone-has-an-advantage-kyle-larson-on-dirt-racing-at-bristol/] 

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1670832065690972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

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On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
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 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Ryan Blaney (2023)</td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Defending Team</span></td>
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[caption id="attachment_455676" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455676" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98415316.jpg" alt="Richard Petty during the 1987 Daytona 500 race" width="1920" height="1296" /> 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)[/caption]
<h2>Richard Petty: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</h2>
Richard Petty is an ex NASCAR driver and team owner. He raced particularly in the Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Cup Series.

After his 1955 graduation, he went for a business course at Greensboro Junior College but later started working for his dad's racing organization, Petty Enterprises.
<h2>Richard Petty: Stats and Championships</h2>
He started his NASCAR vocation on July 18, 1958 just 16 days after his 21st birthday.

His first race was held at CNE Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1959, he was named NASCAR Rookie of the Year, after he finished 9 times in the top 10 and six Top 5 completions.

He is most notable for winning the NASCAR Championship 7 times. He won a record 200 races during his vocation, winning the Daytona 500 a record multiple times, and winning a record 27 races (ten of them continuously) in the 1967 season alone.

Factually, he is the most refined driver throughout the entire existence of the sport and is one of the most regarded figures in motorsports in general. He likewise gathered a record number of poles (127) and more than 700 top-ten completions in his 1,184 beginnings.
<h2>Richard Petty: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/richard-petty-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, he has a net worth of $65 million dollars.

Petty was the 1st driver to win in his 500th race start. He was inducted into the Hall in 2010.
<h2>Richard Petty: Foundation</h2>
The establishment accomplices with other non-profit associations that will bring about a long term impact in the networks and zones of core interest. The <a href="https://www.pettyfamilyfoundation.org/about">Petty Family Foundation</a> has chipped away at a no. of causes a year ago. The center is basically, yet not restricted to, helps veterans and kids.
<h2>Richard Petty: Lifestyle</h2>
Richard Petty possesses a dream ranch in Wyoming. He bought it in 1992. It is a 90-acre section of the land with cold slopes in the colder time of year and delightful green grasses in the late spring.

The <a href="https://www.richardpettymuseum.com/">Petty Museum</a> is devoted to the Petty family's NASCAR inheritance. The museum is situated on Branson Mill Rd., in the family's old neighborhood of Level Cross, North Carolina.

The exhibition hall was set up in 1998 so as to exhibit the life and profession of Richard Petty and incorporates things from the family's own assortments. Among the vintage vehicles is a Plymouth Superbird.

He claims an exceptionally painted Westwind 1. It includes his logo just as the number N43RP, with the two letters for his name. The jet, delivered by Israel Aircraft Industries, can carry 10 travelers.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
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<td width="301">Age</td>
<td width="301">83 Years</td>
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<td width="301">Residence</td>
<td width="301">North Carolina</td>
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<td width="301">Nationality</td>
<td width="301">American</td>
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<td width="301">Team</td>
<td width="301">Petty Enterprises</td>
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<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">7</td>
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<td width="301">Net Worth</td>
<td width="301">$65 Million</td>
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<td width="301">Birthday</td>
<td width="301">July 2, 1937</td>
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Richard Petty

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: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Richard Petty is an ex NASCAR driver and team owner. He raced particularly in the Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Cup Series. After his 1955 graduation, he went for a business course at Greensboro Junior College but later started working for his dad&#8217;s racing organization, Petty Enterprises. Richard Petty: Stats and Championships He started his NASCAR vocation on July 18, 1958 just 16 days after his 21st birthday. His first race was held at CNE Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1959, he was named NASCAR Rookie of the Year, after he finished 9 times in the top 10 and six Top 5 completions. He is most notable for winning the NASCAR Championship 7 times. He won a record 200 races during his vocation, winning the Daytona 500 a record multiple times, and winning a record 27 races (ten of them continuously) in the 1967 season alone. Factually, he is the most refined driver throughout the entire existence of the sport and is one of the most regarded figures in motorsports in general. He likewise gathered a record number of poles (127) and more than 700 top-ten completions in his 1,184 beginnings. Richard Petty: 2021 Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $65 million dollars. Petty was the 1st driver to win in his 500th race start. He was inducted into the Hall in 2010. Richard Petty: Foundation The establishment accomplices with other non-profit associations that will bring about a long term impact in the networks and zones of core interest. The Petty Family Foundation has chipped away at a no. of causes a year ago. The center is basically, yet not restricted to, helps veterans and kids. Richard Petty: Lifestyle Richard Petty possesses a dream ranch in Wyoming. He bought it in 1992. It is a 90-acre section of the land with cold slopes in the colder time of year and delightful green grasses in the late spring. The Petty Museum is devoted to the Petty family&#8217;s NASCAR inheritance. The museum is situated on Branson Mill Rd., in the family&#8217;s old neighborhood of Level Cross, North Carolina. The exhibition hall was set up in 1998 so as to exhibit the life and profession of Richard Petty and incorporates things from the family&#8217;s own assortments. Among the vintage vehicles is a Plymouth Superbird. He claims an exceptionally painted Westwind 1. It includes his logo just as the number N43RP, with the two letters for his name. The jet, delivered by Israel Aircraft Industries, can carry 10 travelers. Quick Facts  Age 83 Years  Residence North Carolina  Nationality American  Team Petty Enterprises  Championships 7  Net Worth $65 Million  Birthday July 2, 1937

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