The Petty Family
NASCAR's original family dynasty, spanning three generations from a founding champion to 'The King' to a driver-turned-broadcaster grandson.
Race Car Driver · b. 1914–2000
One of NASCAR's founding stars, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of the first Daytona 500.
Notable Works
- 1st Daytona 500 winner (1959)
- 3x NASCAR Cup champion
Race Car Driver · b. 1937
Lee's son, "The King" of NASCAR, a seven-time Cup Series champion and winner of a record 200 career races.
Notable Works
- 7x NASCAR Cup champion
- 200 career wins
- 7x Daytona 500 winner
Race Car Driver, Broadcaster · b. 1960
Lee's grandson and Richard's son, a NASCAR Cup Series driver who later became a television broadcaster.
Notable Works
- 8 NASCAR Cup Series wins
- NASCAR on NBC analyst
Race Car Driver · b. 1980–2000
Lee's great-grandson and Kyle's son, a fourth-generation NASCAR driver whose promising career was cut short when he was killed in a practice…
Notable Works
- First fourth-generation professional athlete in U.S. major sports
- NASCAR Busch Series driver