Richard Petty, arguably the most successful NASCAR Cup Series driver, once ventured into the world of drag racing during his racing days. However, he quit after a heartbreaking incident in drag ...

Richard Petty, NASCAR's all-time wins leader, turns 88 Wednesday. His son, former driver Kyle Petty, explains why he's so ...

Rather than switching manufacturers, Richard skipped the 1965 NASCAR season and went drag racing. And his car of choice was a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda powered by a race-spec 426 HEMI.

FILE – Adam Petty smiles at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, N.H., May 12, 2000. Adam Petty was 19 when he was killed in a crash practicing for a race at New Hampshire.