Webadam, the promising heir to the petty racing dynasty, showcased glimpses of prodigious talent before his untimely death at 19 in a tragic accident, a reminder of the. Webrichard petty holds up the trophy after winning the carolina 500 on feb. 29, 1976, at the north carolina motor speedway in rockingham, n. c. Webthe king of nascar opens up about life and the legacy the petty family will leave behind. and it isn't racing. Richard petty talks about everything from racing to how many hats he has in this exclusive with wxii 12’s lanie pope. Webrichard petty has 200 wins in nascar to go with seven titles. He turned 87 this week and says his family should be hailed for something far bigger than racing Webrichard petty has 200 wins in nascar to go with seven titles. He turned 87 this week and says his family should be hailed for something far bigger than racing Webrichard petty’s grandson, thad moffitt, is set to make his nascar debut in the truck series in friday night’s nextera energy 250 at daytona international speedway.
