In the world of racing, a legendary figure and his wife took an unexpected detour. This journey led them to a place where rubber meets the road, not on a racetrack, but in a Pixar classic.
Richard Petty and his wife, Lynda, found themselves in an unusual spotlight. Not as racers, but as characters in Pixar's beloved movie, "Cars". Richard, not a movie enthusiast, was persuaded by John Lasseter, the Pixar director, to lend his voice to the film.
A Family Affair
In a recent video by Petty Family Racing, Sharon Petty Farlow, the couple's daughter, shared the behind-the-scenes story. Richard, voicing 'The King', was joined by Lynda at the Pixar Studio, making it a family affair.
The Birth of Mrs. The King
Lasseter, struck by Lynda's vibrant personality, decided, "the King has to have a wife". Lynda was given the freedom to choose her character's car, a '69 Ford Station Wagon, a vehicle close to her heart. This marked the inception of 'Mrs. The King', a character brought to life by the real-life spouse of a racing legend.