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Richard Petty to receive The North Carolina Award

Richard Petty to receive The North Carolina Award

August 23, 2026
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that he will present the state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina
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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
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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
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Layoffs precede Richard Petty deal:

Layoffs precede Richard Petty deal:

December 2, 2010
Richard Petty Motorsports cut 75 jobs a week before the company was acquired by the racing legend and other investors. The
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RPM purchased by Richard Petty and others MORE:

RPM purchased by Richard Petty and others MORE:

November 29, 2010
Richard Petty Motorsports signed and closed a sale of its racing assets to an investment group comprised of Richard Petty
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November 29, 2010
RPM will operate as a two-car organization with AJ Allmendinger in the famed #43 that Petty drove to 198 [of 200] wins and
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RPM down to two cars:

RPM down to two cars:

November 22, 2010
Richard Petty Motorsports, as expected, scaled back its operations from a four-car organization to a two-car operation Monday
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Petty says RPM will compete in 2011:

Petty says RPM will compete in 2011:

November 21, 2010
Stopping short of saying he has financial investors to keep his Sprint Cup organization afloat, Richard Petty said Saturday
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If Allmendinger wins 42 fans win a car; special scheme ‘the elf’:

If Allmendinger wins 42 fans win a car; special scheme ‘the elf’:

November 17, 2010
AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #43 Insignia/Best Buy Ford Fusion, will have the chance to win an all-new Ford Fiesta for
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RPM ‘in limbo’ in quest for backing beyond 2010:

RPM ‘in limbo’ in quest for backing beyond 2010:

November 8, 2010
Richard Petty says he is closer than he was two weeks ago to finding a solution that will keep Richard Petty Motorsports
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Petty still looking for control of RPM:

Petty still looking for control of RPM:

November 2, 2010
Richard Petty continues to seek investors in a bid to purchase a controlling stake in the team that bears his name. In addition
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RPM to Toyota?

RPM to Toyota?

October 27, 2010
Could there be a Toyota in the Kings court? Multiple sources have confirmed to FOXSports.com that Richard Petty met with
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The King says he is staying in the sport; could buy the team?

The King says he is staying in the sport; could buy the team?

October 24, 2010
Richard Petty doesn't plan to let financial woes run him out of the Sprint Cup series. "I've been here since 1949 and I'
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Race week activities at the NASCAR Hall of Fame include:

Race week activities at the NASCAR Hall of Fame include:

October 12, 2010
Wednesday, Oct. 13: 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Voting Day '“The NASCAR Hall of Fame voting panel meets to determine
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Pink scheme for Sadler at Kansas:

Pink scheme for Sadler at Kansas:

October 1, 2010
For the third consecutive year Stanley is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Sadler's #19 Ford will carry the