Richard Petty, the driver with the most wins in NASCAR history, will serve as chairman of the newly formed N.C. Motorsports Association. The association, which is based in Clemmons, was created last summer to promote the economic impact of the motorsports industry on the N.C. economy. “At a time when North Carolina is losing jobs in the manufacturing, agricultural and textile industries, the motorsports industry is creating hundreds of new jobs,” Petty says. Other association directors include Doug Stafford of Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Chris Browning with N.C. Speedway.( Charlotte Business Journal )(1-16-2003)
