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The King, otherwise known as Richard Petty, is the most revered race car driver in NASCAR history. He won 200 races and finished in the top 10 712 times. Born on July 2, 1937, he was the son of Lee Petty, also an accomplished driver. Petty won the NASCAR championship a record seven times and also won the sport's most celebrated race the Daytona 500 seven times. Petty retired as an active race car driver after the 1992 season after a long dry spell. He won his final race, the Firecracker 400 at the Daytona International Speedway in 1984. Petty spent time as car owner before turning over operations to his son, Kyle. He currently is still a visible presence at races, signing autographs and acti...
The King, otherwise known as Richard Petty, is the most revered race car driver in NASCAR history. He won 200 races and finished in the top 10 712 times. Born on July 2, 1937, he was the son of Lee Petty, also an accomplished driver. Petty won the NASCAR championship a record seven times and also won the sport's most celebrated race the Daytona 500 seven times. Petty retired as an active race car driver after the 1992 season after a long dry spell. He won his final race, the Firecracker 400 at the Daytona International Speedway in 1984. Petty spent time as car owner before turning over operations to his son, Kyle. He currently is still a visible presence at races, signing autographs and acting as an ambassador for the sport.
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Wie Shares Q-School Lead
Michelle Wie used a driver off most of the tees on the Champions course at LPGA International and made four straight birdies Thursday in a 7-under-par 65 that gave her a share of the second-round lead with Shiho Oyama in the 90-hole LPGA Tour qualifying...Tags: Matthew Barnaby, Cycling, Lance Armstrong, Gary Player, Rory Sabbatini
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Downfall of Petty Enterprises chipping away at NASCAR's history
NEW YORK — The Green Bay Packers will always have the Vince Lombardi years, that era will forever be a part of that organization and that city's history. Even when the Packers struggled, they were still the Packers. Last season the NBA was...Tags: NASCAR, Green Bay Packers, Football, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Motor Racing
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People familiar with talks: Petty in discussions to merge with Gillett Evernham Motorsports
AP Auto Racing WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Petty Enterprises is in discussions to merge its storied franchise with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, The Associated Press has learned. Multiple people familiar with the talks told the AP on Thursday that the two teams were...Tags: NASCAR, General Motors Corp., Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Motor Racing, Jeff Gordon
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Sources: Petty Enterprises in merger talks
The Associated PressPetty Enterprises is in discussions to merge its storied franchise with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, The Associated Press has learned. Multiple people familiar with the talks told the AP on Thursday that the two teams were discussing a deal that would...Tags: NASCAR, General Motors Corp., Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Jeff Gordon, Motor Racing
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Weekend Watchdog holiday sports shopping spree
Having trouble shopping for that hard-to-please man in your life? Does Dad already have every Craftsman ratchet set made since 1925? No need to panic. We're here to help during this busy holiday shopping season. Here are some gift ideas for the sports-...Tags: Robert De Niro, National Basketball Association, Baseball, National Football League, Daytona International Speedway
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Johnson races for title, place in history
There's no escaping the question. Barring extraordinary circumstances today, Jimmie Johnson will become the first driver in three decades to win three consecutive titles in NASCAR's top division and only the second in its 60 years. Already Johnson has...Tags: Dale Earnhardt Sr., NASCAR, Horse and Harness Racing, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon
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On this date: Nov. 15
1889: Brazil's monarchy was overthrown. 1926: NBC debuted with a 24-station radio network. 1969: In Washington, D.C., a quarter of a million people protested the Vietnam War. 1990: A Milli Vanilli producer admitted that Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus...Tags: NBC
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The markets in 60 seconds
Kuhn company files for Chapter 11 One of Orlando developer Cameron Kuhn's local property companies filed for bankruptcy court protection this week. Cornerstone-Orlando LLC, a company Kuhn created to acquire and control one of his downtown Orlando office...Tags: Motor Racing, Bankruptcy, Gerald Ford, Cameron Kuhn, Regulatory Policy and Organizations
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Expensive rush: Indy comes to Disney Speedway
Sentinel Automotive EditorThe latest tourist attraction at Walt Disney World weighs about 1,500 pounds and to ride it, you have to sign nine pages of legal waivers and provide contact information for your next of kin. It costs $399 for about five minutes. So is it worth it?...Tags: Car Engine Repair, Business Trips, Tony George, Trips and Vacations, Speedway
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Our automotive editor takes on Disney's latest wild ride
The Indy Racing Experience at Walt Disney World opened this week. Automotive Editor Steven Cole Smith took one of the authentic open-cockpit race cars for a wild test drive.
Outfitted in a mandatory fire-resistant uniform, gloves, shoes and a full-face...Tags: Indianapolis, Walt Disney World Resort, Vehicles, Motor Racing, Indianapolis 500
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