Richard Petty

  1. Richard Petty's 'Famed' No. 43 Car Lost Its Luster Long Ago

    It's rampant. Whenever the No. 43 car is mentioned, there has to be some superlative thrown in there, a reminder this isn't some mere hunk of aluminium and steel with a pushrod V-8 in the front...

    Ryan Klocke Written by Ryan Klocke about 1 month ago 330 reads 4 comments

  2. Aric Almirola Becomes One More Cup Series Experiment as Driver of the No. 43

    Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that Nationwide regular Aric Almirola will drive the legendary No. 43 made famous by "King" Richard Petty, but you have to wonder if he is really the best choice...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 1 month ago 732 reads 0 comments

  3. NASCAR: Is Richard Petty Motorsports Ready for a Cuban Missile Crisis?

    Strong rumor continues in the camp of Richard Petty Motorsports concerning the now-vacated No. 43 Best Buy Ford. The only solid information as of the close of 2011 is that Best Buy will not be sponsoring the car and A...

    David DeNenno Written by David DeNenno about 1 month ago 5,540 reads 16 comments

  4. NASCAR: Top 10 All Time Winners

    It's no secret that Kyle Busch made his way into history with 100 wins last weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway...

    Melissa Bauer-Herzog Written by Melissa Bauer-Herzog about 7 months ago 819 reads 10 comments

  5. The 30 Best Quotes in NASCAR History

    Few sports are as quotable as NASCAR. From drivers and spotters, to commentators and crew chiefs, to team owners and track presidents, the quotes fly fast and furious...

    Luke Krmpotich Written by Luke Krmpotich about 8 months ago 1,580 reads 5 comments

  6. NASCAR Crash Videos: The 13 Scariest Crashes in NASCAR History

    NASCAR fans understand the danger of a sport in which speeds approach 200 mph and drivers are racing door-to-door and trading paint on a regular basis. Indeed, a major part of NASCAR's appeal has always been the element of danger...

    Luke Krmpotich Written by Luke Krmpotich about 9 months ago 2,942 reads 2 comments

  7. NASCAR at Talladega and the 25 Best Fan Experiences in Motorsports

    This weekend, two of NASCAR's top three series make their first visit of 2011 to Talladega. The races at Talladega are always edge-of-your-seat exciting, and provide more than their fair share of nail-biting moments...

    Paul Carreau Written by Paul Carreau about 10 months ago 780 reads 1 comments

  8. NASCAR Power Rankings: My Top 15 Drivers Past and Present

    I love NASCAR Racing. I finally came out with a list of the top drivers. It wasn't easy, but I finally did it. Some of the drivers are from the past; some are from the present...

    Bryan Leifeste Written by Bryan Leifeste about 11 months ago 409 reads 7 comments

  9. Bigger Is Better: Danica Patrick Part of Richard Petty Motorsports' Future?

    After nearly closing shop at the end of the 2010 season, Richard Petty Motorsports is now planning to expand in 2012. Led by a group of financial investors, Richard Petty seized control of the organization prior to the start of the 2011 season...

    Brian Polking Written by Brian Polking about 11 months ago 955 reads 4 comments