Richard Petty, arguably the most successful NASCAR Cup Series driver, once ventured into the world of drag racing during his racing days.

A fatal crash Sunday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike remains under investigation, Pennsylvania State Police said. Witnesses ...

Richard Petty tallied three victories at Darlington in his NASCAR Hall of Fame career. But it’s his violent crash in the 1970 race at “The Lady in Black” that served as a pivotal moment in ...

John Force has more NHRA championships, more Funny Car victories, and more No. 1 qualifiers than anyone in drag‑racing history.

Richard Petty criticizes NASCAR's street races, calling the format "handicapped" and questioning its safety and impact on competition.

Richard Petty went drag racing in late 1964 after NASCAR's decision to ban the 426 HEMI V8. He raced a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda.

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Richard Petty, with a record 200 Cup Series wins, seven championships and a first-ballot inductee into the Hall of Fame, is considered NASCAR’s greatest driver.

The time with Petty was eye-opening for Keselowski, who quizzed the seven-time Cup champion about his life and career. Keselowski explains what the time with Petty meant to him and why he calls Petty ...

Petty family patriarch Lee started the racing team, and Richard’s engine-building brother, Maurice, are all considered the foundation of the team’s success.

Richard Petty has a record 200 wins in the NASCAR Cup Series to go along with seven championships. The Hall of Fame driver known as "The King" and his family have been with the stock car series ...

Richard Petty, with a record 200 Cup Series wins, seven championships and a first-ballot inductee into the Hall of Fame, is considered NASCAR’s greatest driver.