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Petty finds investor?

Petty finds investor?

March 9, 2008
Yahoo! Sports has learned through two independent sources that Richard Petty [#43, #45] will soon announce that he has struck
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Labonte and The King go snowmobiling:

Labonte and The King go snowmobiling:

February 28, 2008
Communication between driver and crew chief is one of the most important factors in developing a successful race team. This
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Richard Petty honored at 2008 NC-Motorsports Industry Awards:

Richard Petty honored at 2008 NC-Motorsports Industry Awards:

February 2, 2008
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) recently presented 10 industry awards and honored Richard Petty with the
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RCC Announces Richard Petty Education Center:

RCC Announces Richard Petty Education Center:

November 22, 2007
Randolph Community College's Board of Trustees announced that the new 20,000-square-foot building that will house RCC's
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NC drivers shut out of a win for the first time ever:

NC drivers shut out of a win for the first time ever:

November 18, 2007
Since none of the five North Carolina born drivers, #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #44-Dale Jarrett, #83-Brian Vickers, #45-Kyle
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New home for Petty’s Cup teams to be announced UPDATE:

New home for Petty’s Cup teams to be announced UPDATE:

November 7, 2007
on Wednesday Petty Enterprises will announce a new location for its Nextel Cup operation in 2008.(PE PR), past rumor has
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NCMA announces 2008 award nominees:

NCMA announces 2008 award nominees:

November 7, 2007
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) announced the nominees for the second annual NCMA Awards Banquet which
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Richard Petty Visits USS Abraham Lincoln:

Richard Petty Visits USS Abraham Lincoln:

October 31, 2007
Richard Petty will be a guest on the naval aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln on October 31, 2007. It will be Petty
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NC drivers could be shut out for the first time ever?

NC drivers could be shut out for the first time ever?

September 25, 2007
Unless one of the six North Carolina born drivers, #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #44-Dale Jarrett, #83-Brian Vickers, #45-Kyle
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The King talks about possible deal with Gillett:

The King talks about possible deal with Gillett:

September 23, 2007
Petty Enterprises is not merging with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. But the Petty family and the Gillett family are exploring
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Richard Petty named North Carolinian of the Year:

Richard Petty named North Carolinian of the Year:

July 28, 2007
He was already The King. Now, Richard Petty is the North Carolinian of the Year. Petty won a record 200 Cup races and seven
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DIS, NASCAR Honor Bill France Jr. During Pepsi 400 Weekend:

DIS, NASCAR Honor Bill France Jr. During Pepsi 400 Weekend:

July 7, 2007
NASCAR legend Richard Petty will drive a specially designed Daytona International Speedway/NASCAR tribute car in honor of
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No Petty’s at Daytona 1st time since 1965:

No Petty’s at Daytona 1st time since 1965:

July 3, 2007
The Pepsi 400 will mark the first time a Petty hasn't competed in a Nextel Cup Series race at DIS since 1965. Kyle Petty
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NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

NASCAR stars say goodbye to France in simple ceremony:

June 7, 2007
NASCAR stars paid respects to former chairman Bill France Jr. on Thursday in a short, simple funeral service that was far
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Richard Petty at the Indy 500:

Richard Petty at the Indy 500:

May 24, 2007
The King will do the double. Richard Petty will watch the Indianapolis 500 in person for the first time, attending Sunday