With his grandfather Lee Petty clinching the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959 and his father ... Adam Petty died after an unfortunate crash that occurred at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Get the stories behind the 10 most unique drivers to participate in the Daytona 500, from Midwest legends, to international ...

Petty raced for a remarkable 34 years. His record seven Daytona 500 wins ... In 1962, Lee Petty was knocked out of racing by a near-fatal crash. It was Richard's turn to carry the Petty family ...

Lee Petty’s Journey in NASCAR beyond the Daytona 500 Lee Petty, father of NASCAR legend Richard Petty, founded Petty Enterprises, one of the sport’s most successful teams. His early life was ...

The Daytona 500 is the most prestigious event in NASCAR, kicking off the Cup Series season with high-speed action at Daytona International Speedway.

Lee Petty, winner of the very first Daytona 500 in 1959, was its founder, and his son Richard Petty became the best-known driver in the sport's history, wracking up a record 200 victories.

Richard Petty won seven Wiston Cup championships. His record seven Daytona 500 wins ... In 1962, Lee Petty was knocked out of racing by a near-fatal crash. It was Richard's turn to carry the ...

On Feb. 23, 1964 at Daytona, Florida on the tri-oval track of the Daytona International Speedway the fifth Daytona 500 mile ...

February 22, 1959 – The first Daytona 500 is held and Lee Petty defeats Johnny Beauchamp. February 18, 2001 – Seven time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt dies in a crash on the final ...

Sponsor appearances and autograph signings are nothing new for Richard Petty. But this time, he'll visit a Daytona liquor ...