Richard Petty

Richard Petty

Actor
Born: 2 July 1937, Level Cross, North Carolina, USA
Estimated net worth: 65 million

Richard Petty is a retired NASCAR driver known for his legendary status in stock car racing. He is best recognized for his seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and 200 career wins. Often called 'The King', Petty's distinctive voice and charismatic personality have made him a... Read More

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Personal details

Name
Richard Petty
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Born
2 July 1937, Level Cross, North Carolina, USA
Spouses
Lynda Petty (1959–present)
Children
3 (Kyle Petty, Sharon Petty, Rebecca Petty)
Parents
Richard Petty Sr., Elizabeth Petty
Estimated Net Worth
65 million

Credits

Year Title Character Rating
2021
Fistful of Steel: The Rise of Bubba Wallace poster
Movie

Fistful of Steel: The Rise of Bubba Wallace

A portrait of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, who has been a leading voice...

Self
9.0 / 10
2019
Blink of an Eye poster
Movie

Blink of an Eye

Based on his book, Michael Waltrip recounts the 2001 Daytona 500 and the lighting-fast transition from elation to mourning -...

Himself
7.4 / 10
2019
The Wood Brothers poster
Movie

The Wood Brothers

The story of brothers Glen and Leonard Wood, who formed The Wood Brothers - the oldest active team in NASCAR.

Himself
10.0 / 10
2017
Cars 3 poster
Movie

Cars 3

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he...

The King (voice)
6.9 / 10
2015
Jay Leno's Garage poster
TV

Jay Leno's Garage

Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes...

Self
7.3 / 10
2010
Petty Blue poster
Movie

Petty Blue

A biography of NASCAR racing legend Richard Petty, with featuring interviews with Petty and his fellow race-car drivers and footage...

Self
7.0 / 10
2008
Swing Vote poster
Movie

Swing Vote

In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.

Richard Petty
5.7 / 10
2006
The Inspiration for 'Cars' poster
Movie

The Inspiration for 'Cars'

Short featurette about the inspiration behind Pixar's "Cars".

Self - Racing legend
5.7 / 10
2006
Cars poster
Movie

Cars

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish...

The King (voice)
7.0 / 10
2004
NASCAR: The IMAX Experience poster
Movie

NASCAR: The IMAX Experience

A big-screen look into one of America's most successful entertainment industries, NASCAR racing.

Self
7.2 / 10

Latest Release

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Richard Petty's career highlights include winning seven NASCAR Cup Series championships and achieving a record 200 race wins, making him one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history.

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