Richard Petty News

Almirola to honor the King with Darlington Throwback scheme

Almirola to honor the King with Darlington Throwback scheme

June 7, 2016
The SONY Walkman hit the shelves at an astounding cost of $200. 'Saturday Night Fever' by the Bee Gees was the album of the year. ESPN became the first all-sports television network. McDonald's introduced the Happy Meal. Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 in front

Brian France talks to MRN’s ‘NASCAR Live’

Brian France talks to MRN’s ‘NASCAR Live’

January 6, 2016
NASCAR Chairman Brian France praised the elimination-style Chase format, said he's not for retiring car numbers and reiterated the sanctioning body's stance on not taking a win away from a team that fails post-race inspection. France made the comments during his annual

Kyle to Drive? UPDATE Yes and The King Speaks

Kyle to Drive? UPDATE Yes and The King Speaks

May 25, 2000
hearing that Kyle Petty will be driving the #44 Hot Wheels Pontiac in the Winston Cup race next week at Dover

New #24 Crew Chief UPDATE:

New #24 Crew Chief UPDATE:

December 7, 1999
wow, here is a shocker....Hendrick Motorsports announced that #43 crew chief Robbie Loomis has been named crew chief for the #24 DuPont team and driver Jeff Gordon. Brian Whitesell, who took over the crew chief duties when Ray Evernham left at midseason, has been promoted

Most Popular Driver is…

Most Popular Driver is…

December 3, 1999
For the ninth straight year and 14th time overall, Bill Elliott, owner and driver of the #94 McDonald's Ford Taurus, was voted NASCAR's Most Popular Driver. The 1999 fan balloting was conducted by the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA). Except for 1989 and

Petty and Dodge:

Petty and Dodge:

November 20, 1999
Richard Petty said Friday he still has not decided whether he will switch his two-car operation from Pontiac to Dodge once the new make comes to Winston Cup in the 2001 season. "Right now, it's in limbo," Petty said. "We're just letting it lay. When we decide what

Hasbro Signs Drivers:

Hasbro Signs Drivers:

November 19, 1999
Hasbro Sports announced today that it has reached agreements with 29 NASCAR drivers enabling the leading publisher to develop interactive games featuring the drivers, their vehicles and teams. Hasbro Sports plans to release several NASCAR titles for a range of gaming

Petty Dodge? Gibbs No UPDATE:

Petty Dodge? Gibbs No UPDATE:

October 19, 1999
Insiders say that Richard Petty will return to Chrysler, and he spent a lot of time talking with Dodge executives Saturday in Talladega. Pontiac's Fred Simmons says he's not sure just what Petty may do for the 2001 season, but Petty Enterprises will run Pontiacs again

Petty Colors UPDATE:

Petty Colors UPDATE:

October 9, 1999
General Mills, STP and NASCAR legend(and team owner) Richard Petty unveiled the new Cheerios/Betty Crocker #43 for the 2000 NASCAR season today. Cheerios becomes the first new primary sponsor for the car in 29 years, replacing STP(at the Pepsi 400 in July 2000) as

Evernham/Chrysler/Wells:

Evernham/Chrysler/Wells:

September 29, 1999
On Monday, team owner Cal Wells said Evernham turned down his job offer because he was already committed to a Chrysler deal. And a Chrysler motorsports executive told AutoWeek magazine he couldn't confirm Evernham's arrival until a press conference next week. It's

Petty 2000 Paint:

Petty 2000 Paint:

September 16, 1999
For the first half of 2000, the #43 Petty Pontiac will look much like it does now with General Mills as an associate sponsor with stickers on the car using Cheerios, Popsecret, and Betty Crocker. Beginning with the Pepsi 400 at Daytona, the car switch to the Cheerios

Roush News:

Roush News:

September 10, 1999
Jack Roush likely will have five Winston Cup teams next season, one way or another. Team officials say the outlook has brightened for the #16 car, driven by Kevin Lepage, but more serious questions now hover over Johnny Bensons #26. Benson will leave the team after

Irvan Announcement

Irvan Announcement

September 3, 1999
Petty Announcement UPDATE: Richard Petty and #43 driver John Andretti will have an announcement on Friday in Darlington at 9:40am/et. I hear it will be a sponsorship announcement with Cheerios and STP -- UPDATE: hear they may run STP half the season and Cheerios the

Petty Announcement UPDATE:

Petty Announcement UPDATE:

September 1, 1999
Richard Petty and #43 driver John Andretti will have an announcement on Friday in Darlington at 9:40am/et. I hear it will be a sponsorship announcement with Cheerios and STP -- UPDATE: hear they may run STP half the season and Cheerios the other half, with the other

Andretti Signed? UPDATE 2 YES:

Andretti Signed? UPDATE 2 YES:

August 28, 1999
Andretti Signed? UPDATE 2 YES: With Rudd apparently closing in on a new sponsor for his own team, Robert Yates is looking at another driver to take over #28, according to sources close to the situation. That is not expected to be John Andretti, who was to sign a new