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‘Nobody Else Can Claim That’: Brad Keselowski Thinks Richard Petty Is the Greatest NASCAR Driver to Have Ever Lived & Here’s Why

While some NASCAR greats have made their presence felt with sheer racing talent on track, others make longevity count and set seemingly unbeatable records to their name.

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Brad Keselowski: Richard Petty is the ‘greatest race car driver that ever lived’

There have been so many great race car drivers in the last 150 years or so. Brad Keselowski says Richard Petty is the greatest of all. While you can point to the 200 wins, his NASCAR championships, or any number of stats, there is more to Keselowski’s argument.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 21

Justin Allgaier becomes first Xfinity Series driver to win Richard Petty Driver of the Year Award from NMPA

The National Motorsports Press Association has named Justin Allgaier the Richard Petty Driver of the Year for 2024. This is the first time that a NASCAR Xfinity Series driver has been given the award.

NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Richard Petty Doubles Down on FOX Criticism, Calls Darlington A ‘Pit Crew Race’

NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty has been known to keep things honest. Over the weekend, The King joined the Fox broadcast booth as part of the throwback weekend festivities and candidly shared his thoughts on the television coverage.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 7

Richard Petty takes shot at FOX NASCAR coverage during appearance in booth at Darlington

Richard Petty made an appearance on the FS1 broadcast of Sunday’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. It was throwback weekend, so what better way for FOX Sports to honor the history of the sport than inviting “The King” to the booth alongside his son Kyle Petty.

NASCAR News / The Spun / April 7

Legendary NASCAR Driver Takes Shot At FOX's Coverage

When Richard Petty speaks, NASCAR fans listen. And after some of his latest comments on FOX's broadcast coverage, the sport may want to heed his suggestions.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / April 6

Richard Petty recalls violent Darlington wreck, how his mother created NASCAR window net

Richard Petty tallied three victories at Darlington in his NASCAR Hall of Fame career. But it’s his violent crash in the 1970 race at “The Lady in Black” that served as a pivotal moment in the sport’s history.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / March 27

Kyle Petty recalls grim reality of NASCAR racing in past eras

Kyle Petty reflected on an era of NASCAR when it wasn’t as safe as it is now. While speaking to Kevin Harvick on Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour, Petty talked about what drivers had to go through when his dad, Richard Petty, was competing.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / February 7

Richard Petty rocks custom 43 suit, bolo tie and belt buckle at NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony

Tonight three drivers will enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Of course, The King, Richard Petty is in attendance and in style. Since he started racing, the No.

NASCAR News / Racing America on SI / February 5

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

Born from the ashes of Richard Petty Motorsports, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has one of the most prestigious ownership staffs in all of NASCAR, with seven-time

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / January 7

Thad Moffitt, grandson of Richard Petty, lands full-time ARCA ride with Nitro Motorsports

This ARCA Menards Series season has gotten more interesting. Thad Moffitt is going to take on the full-time schedule for 2025. Moffitt, the grandson of Richard Petty, will race for Nitro Motorsports in their inaugural season in ARCA.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 1