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NASCAR Legend Richard “The King” Petty Recalls His Meeting With the President as Country Gears Up for Election
Richard Petty Unearths a $250,000 Start of NASCAR’s First Nationwide Sponsorship From 52 Years Ago
Leigh Diffey Discloses SVG and Richard Childress’ Supercars Star’s Emotional ‘Debt’ With Heartfelt Message
Erik Jones Snubs ‘Dale Sr. Vibes’ Playbook, Rejects Aggressive Tactics Despite Jimmie Johnson’s Approval
Richard Petty’s NASCAR Successor Renews Jimmie Johnson’s Partnership, After Failed JGR Move
From Richard Petty to Tony Stewart ”“ Biggest and Most Shocking Manufacturer Shifts in NASCAR’s History
“Nothing That NASCAR Is Hiding”: Elliott Sadler Disproves Major Conspiracy Theory About His 14-Year-Old Pocono Disaster
Richard Petty’s Weird Yet Prized Possession Fetching Highest $31.50 Bid Leaves NASCAR Fans Disgusted: “I’m Not Touching That Sh*t”
Bubba Wallace Openly Trashed by NASCAR Community for Shifting His Focus to Personal Life
“Always One of Adam’s Dreams”: Richard Petty Dedicates a Heartfelt Tribute to Late Grandson on His Brainchild’s 75th Anniversary
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Denny Hamlin speculates that HMS star, Kyle Larson might be becoming the target of an internal NASCAR conspiracy.
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Ryan Blaney Trashes Kyle Busch’s Modern-Era NASCAR Outcry in 5-Words
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Despite Regular Controversy, Richard Petty Divulges an 8-Word Reason Behind Loving New Tracks in NASCAR
Richard Petty's mantra for facing racing adversity was simple: he simply fell in love with whatever new challenge each race threw at him.
Lee Petty’s Grandson Publicly Snubs Kyle Busch With Bold 7-Word Denny Hamlin Declaration
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Richard Petty’s Grandson Unable to Shake Off Truck Series Misery as Rajah Caruth Narrowly Escapes Texas Disaster
During the second lap of the Texas Truck race, truck #46 lost control and caused two other trucks to crash as well.
Richard Petty’s Son Shockingly Trashes Essence of His Family’s Precious Artifact With a 6-Word Claim
Kyle and Richard Petty opened up about how they feel about a precious family belonging. Here's how father and son had the same response.
“I Was Richard Petty’s Son”¦I Gave That Up”- Kyle Petty Unmasks Constant Role Changes That Brought Him “Closer” to the King
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Richard Petty Joins the NASCAR Community as They Pay Their Final Respects to the Legendary Bob Labonte
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Richard Petty Unmasks NASCAR’s “Grandfather Clock” Inability Amidst Obliviousness of His Martinsville Treasure
Martinsville Speedway owes Richard Petty three Grandfather clocks for wins, but what are 'grandmother' clocks?
How NASCAR’s Diversity Program Helped Joe Gibbs Discover a Friend for Life
Joe Gibbs Racing has welcomed many rookies and drivers, yet it was Joe Gibbs's son, J.D., who introduced a lifelong friend to the team.
7X Champion Richard Petty Unsure of His Tire-Management Skills Amidst Concrete Bristol’s Resounding Success
Seven-time champion King Richard Petty shares his tire management skills and wonders regarding the Bristol track.
“I Love and Miss Her”- Richard Petty & Son Kyle Send Heavenly Wishes to Late Mrs. the King on Her 82nd Birthday
It's been a decade since Richard Petty's better half moved on from this world, but he and his family fondly remember her still.
‘Life Long Conservative’ Richard Petty Caught in a Political Divide as He Backs Out of Republican Endorsement
NASCAR legend, Richard Petty is making political heads turn by his abrupt withdrawal of support for Republican contender Castelli.
Which NASCAR Manufacturer Has the Best Performance in the Daytona 500?
Who rules the Daytona 500? Dive into the garages of Chevrolet, Ford & Toyota, the kings of speed & strategy at the "Great American Race."
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Jimmie Johnson Shares Heartwarming Moments With Richard Petty as He Honors the King’s 1964 Daytona Sweep
Jimmie Johnson's decision to honor Richard Petty's 1964 win and 75 years of Richard Petty Enterprises, astonishes the legendary driver.
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Real Life Mets Reel Life: Racing Legend Richard Petty’s Wife Voiced Mrs The King in Cars Movie
The Cars movie was graced by voiceovers of racing legend Richard Petty and his wife Lynda, who acted their authentic selves.
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How Modern NASCAR Superstars Have Failed to Tame Deadly Daytona Unlike Old School Legends
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Richard Petty Offers Fans Exclusive Spots on the Petty Family Walk Of Fame, Here’s How You Can Earn Yours
Hall of Famer Richard Petty revealed to his fans an unique chance to be etched forever among other legends of the sport!
Richard Petty’s Personal Secretary Reveals the Heartwarming Aspect of Working for the King
Richard Petty and his team was apparently quite good with his female staff, as per a recent interview given by his former personal secretary.
Tony Stewart Graces Mecum Auctions Amidst Historic Sale of $16.25 Million Worth Ferrari 250 GT
This year's Mecum Auctions was a star studded affair as an iconic Ferrari and iconic NASCAR figure, Tony Stewart, stole the show.
About Richard Petty Motorsports
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL: Nascar driver Richard Petty in this portrait sitting next to the STP #43 car before the Nascar Winston Cup Daytona 500 race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, FL. Petty finished 3rd in the race. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Richard Petty Motorsports - 2021 Latest News, Drivers, Stats, Schedule
Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) is an American racing group that contends in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team is named after owner Richard Petty, a seven-time NASCAR champion. The team is co-owned by Andrew M. Murstein.
Ray Evernham established the group under the name Evernham Motorsports in 2000, and it became a full-time team in 2001. They formed a technical alliance with Ultra Motorsports and Valvoline.
The association was renamed Gillett Evernham Motorsports in 2007 after George Gillett purchased a controlling interest. The group took on its present name after its partnership with Petty Enterprises in 2009. As a result of the enduring support from Dodge, the group changed to Ford in late 2009.
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - JUNE 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, and team owner, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty wait on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on June 22, 2020 in Talladega, Alabama. A noose was found in the garage stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway a week after the organization banned the Confederate flag at its facilities. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Achievements
Richard Petty Motorsports has won a total of 27 races across the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team boasts of 42 pole positions.
Drivers
The group currently fields the No. 43 for Erik Jones. Richard Petty Motorsports has an association with Richard Childress Racing.
Wallace replaced Almirola in the No. 43 vehicle for the 2018 season and got an amazing runner-up finish at the 2018 Daytona 500. However, Wallace completed the season in 28th position and finished second in the Rookie of the Year race.
On September 10, 2020, Wallace reported that he would not be racing for RPM in 2021. A month later, the team announced that Erik Jones would take over the #43 vehicle from Wallace.
Owners
Richard Petty, Andrew M. Murstein, and Medallion Financial are the current owners of the group, as Gillett quit due to financial reasons.
Net Worth
The Richard Petty Motorsports is valued at $28 million. The team has earned $5 million from winnings and has a revenue of $20 million.
| Owners | Richard Petty, Andrew M. Murstein, Medallion Financial |
| Base | Welcome, North Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Cup Series |
| Race Drivers | NASCAR Cup Series: 43. Bubba Wallace |
| Sponsors | NASCAR Cup Series: U.S. Air Force, Coca-Cola (Coca-Cola Energy), Victory Junction, World Wide Technology, McDonald's, Cash App, DoorDash, Columbia Sportswear |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Latest Race | 2020 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 (Texas) |
| Race Victories | 27 |
| Net Worth | $28 Million |
