Reagan landed and watched as Petty drove to his 200th victory, a record that remains unmatched in NASCAR history. They dined ...

Picture this: Behind the wheel of the No. 43 Pontiac emblazoned with an STP logo was Richard Petty, nicknamed "the King" of racing for his dominance of the sport from 1958 to 1992.

In the hallowed halls of NASCAR, where the Petty family name is synonymous with racing royalty, Richard "The King" Petty has long been a prominent figure, carving out his remarkable legacy. The post ...