Richard Petty, the record holder for 200 NASCAR Cup Series wins, recently shared his joy with fans. At 87, he is welcoming two new additions to the family. Petty’s influence extends off the track through his ever-growing family. Among his grandsons, Thad Moffitt, son of Rebecca Petty Moffitt, is continuing the family’s racing heritage. The identical twin grandsons were also born to his daughter, Rebecca Petty Moffitt.

‘The King’ shared this heartwarming news through an Instagram story. He is now a proud grandfather to seven grandsons, which is surely a blessing that undoubtedly brings immense joy to any grandparent.

Welcoming new members to the Petty lineage

Richard Petty, a name that resonates greatness both on and off the track, is widely known as the King of NASCAR for his records on the track holding a record of 200 Cup Series wins and seven NASCAR Cup Series Championships. He is also the first driver to win the Daytona 500 seven times.

His recent Instagram story resonated with family and fans alike, which he captioned, “The King spent the day with his TWO newest great grandsons. Identical Twins! 💙💙”. This not only celebrates the arrival of the twins but also shows how much the moment means to him. Cheerfully smiling in the story, Petty holds one grandson in each arm. The twins look fast asleep without any worries in the warmth of their grandpa’s embrace. Besides welcoming new family members, Petty’s latest contributions off the track are also commendable.

The NASCAR legend recently made a huge donation to the Victoria Junction, a camp dedicated to children with serious illness, and chronic medical conditions. Petty donated approximately 403 acres of land to the camp. He expressed, “My family and I are dedicated to leaving a legacy. By donating an additional 403 acres, we hope to ensure the camp can continue serving even more children”. This shows the Petty family’s long-standing dedication to supporting children in need.

Richard Petty’s growing legacy

The Petty family has its roots in NASCAR from way back. Richard’s father, Lee Petty, was one of the pioneers in the sport. Lee was the first driver to win the Daytona 500 three times. After him, his son Richard Petty dominated the sport, achieving unmatched records and being widely known as ‘The King.’ Kyle Petty, son of Richard Petty, won eight races in NASCAR during his career and contributed to the family legacy.

As if that wasn’t all, Adam Petty, son of Kyle Petty, was a promising young driver and the first fourth-generation driver in NASCAR’s history. Adam sadly passed away at the age of 19 in 2000, during a practice session for the Busch 200 race. However, Richard’s grandson, Thad Moffitt, is aiming to make his own mark in the racing world as he works toward a future in NASCAR.

Looking at the family history, one can see how deeply rooted his legacy is on and off the racetrack. The fans who have seen the family’s legacy passing on are very happy with this recent joyous news. Undoubtedly, the Petty Family’s legacy will be a long-lasting one.