The reigning Southern 500 champion from Mitchell, Indiana, clocked in a pole-winning lap at 182.745 mph in 49.249 seconds, ...
Richard Petty, nicknamed "The King," is tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson for most NASCAR Cup championships with seven. Petty won in 1964, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1979. Petty ...