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Lee Petty

Lee Petty is the founding figure of the Petty dynasty, the first of the family to reach prominence in this field.

One of NASCAR's founding stars, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and winner of the first Daytona 500.

Quick Facts

Profession
Race Car Driver
Born
1914
Died
2000
Nationality
American

Notable Works

  • 1st Daytona 500 winner (1959)
  • 3x NASCAR Cup champion

Relatives on this site

Family Tree

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