Kyle Petty News

The King and Kyle Honored:

The King and Kyle Honored:

December 5, 2002
The King and Kyle Honored: Kyle Petty, son of NASCARs other seven-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion, Richard Petty, accepted the Buddy Shuman Award on his father's behalf. The Buddy Shuman Award, a lifetime achievement type of honor, is named for the late Shuman, a

Kyle Honored:

Kyle Honored:

December 5, 2002
Kyle Honored: Kyle Petty was presented with the 2002 March of Dimes Sportsman of the Year Award at the March of Dimes 11th Annual Sports Luncheon, held at the Waldorf-Astoria's Grand Ballroom [in NYC]. The award punctuated a season of competitive resurgence for the

Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:

Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:

December 2, 2002
former #32 PPI Motorsports Cup crew chief, is expected to announce a move to the ppc Racing [BGN] team of Scott Riggs [#10] in the upcoming weeks.(Winston Cup Scene need subscription and Acrobat to read online)(11-29-2002) UPDATE: Richard Childress Racing made some

Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:

Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope – Beam to RCR:

December 2, 2002
Beam to ppc Racing #10? UPDATE nope - Beam to RCR: former #32 PPI Motorsports Cup crew chief, is expected to announce a move to the ppc Racing [BGN] team of Scott Riggs [#10] in the upcoming weeks.(Winston Cup Scene need subscription and Acrobat to read online)(11-

Schrader Fourth-Quarter NMPA Award Winner:

Schrader Fourth-Quarter NMPA Award Winner:

November 30, 2002
Schrader Fourth-Quarter NMPA Award Winner: Ken Schrader has been selected as the fourth-quarter NMPA/Pocono Spirit Award winner for his contribution in helping out his fellow Winston Cup competitor Kyle Petty and Petty's Victory Junction Gang Camp. Schrader and friends

TV Stuff:

TV Stuff:

November 26, 2002
TV Stuff: Kyle Petty, who will drive the #45 Georgia-Pacific/Brawny Dodge next season, will be featured on national network VH-1's Top Twenty Countdown. The two-hour weekly show, one of the biggest on the network, counts down the hottest 20 videos in America, and is

Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:

Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:

November 19, 2002
Some Stats - Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years: this year's group of top 10 drivers in the final points standings is the youngest by average age since 1988. Based on what a driver's age was AT THE TIME THE SEASON ENDED. 2002 (driver's age at the time the season ended

Wells Fargo moving UPDATE:

Wells Fargo moving UPDATE:

November 19, 2002
Wells Fargo moving UPDATE: #11-Brett Bodine Racing was surprised and very disappointed to hear over the weekend, and confirm this morning that Wells Fargo Financial will be going to another team for 2003. Supposedly the other team is the #45 Petty Enterprises team.(

Andretti still not signed UPDATE:

Andretti still not signed UPDATE:

November 18, 2002
Andretti still not signed UPDATE: John Andretti still has not signed the contract offer Petty Enterprises gave him months ago, but the organization is certain the driver will be back in 2003. "There are a couple of issues that still need to be resolved, but as far

Kyle Petty has been named the 4th quarter True Value Person of the Year:

Kyle Petty has been named the 4th quarter True Value Person of the Year:

November 16, 2002
Kyle Petty has been named the 4th quarter True Value Person of the Year: In recognition of his compassion and endless effort in serving the community with charitable projects, Kyle Petty has been named the fourth quarter recipient of NASCAR's True Value Person of the

Petty Ride:

Petty Ride:

November 13, 2002
Petty Ride: As the 2002 Winston Cup season comes to an end in Miami, Kyle Petty will be busy gearing up his Victory motorcycle for an exciting week on the road. Petty will lead approximately 100 riders through Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as part of the Key

Fittipaldi Debut at Phoenix:

Fittipaldi Debut at Phoenix:

November 5, 2002
Fittipaldi Debut at Phoenix: Christian Fittipaldi will make his NASCAR Winston Cup debut this week at the one-mile Phoenix International Raceway. He will run the #44 Georgia-Pacific/Brawny Dodge in Sunday' Checker Auto Parts 500. "I’m excited with the opportunity and

Andretti and Fittipaldi stuff:

Andretti and Fittipaldi stuff:

November 4, 2002
Andretti and Fittipaldi stuff: #43-John Andretti hasn't signed a contract with Petty Enterprises for 2003, but Kyle Petty says: "He told me he was going to do our deal, so it's just a matter of time." Petty is optimistic about new driver Christian Fittipaldi, who will

Martin Tops Homestead Test:

Martin Tops Homestead Test:

October 31, 2002
Martin Tops Homestead Test: #6-Mark Martin posted the fastest lap as a two-day test session wound up Wednesday at Homestead-Miami Speedway with a lap of 149.089mph. Second among the seven Winston Cup cars testing was #40-Jamie McMurray at 147.945. Scott Wimmer was

Petty Looking for sponsor combo’s for the #44:

Petty Looking for sponsor combo’s for the #44:

October 30, 2002
Petty Looking for sponsor combo's for the #44: Petty Enterprises is looking to have co-sponsors [such as the #12 in the BGN does] for the #44 Dodge that Christian Fittipaldi will pilot next season. Because Fittipaldi will make his stock-car debut by racing in Cup,