Obituary of Richard Petty

[ edit ]

Richard Petty

Richard Petty (born July 2nd, 1937 in Level Cross, North Carolina) was a Automobile Racer who was best known for being a talented driver. Richard may have died on March 28th, 2024 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an accident passing on the inside. He was 86 years old.

This wiki article is a work in progress and may be premature.
Please help us remember the life of Richard Petty by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

Richard Petty Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nesquik
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Lee Petty
    • Father: Lee Arnold Petty (March 14, 1914-April 5, 2000)
    • Mother: Elizabeth Petty (née Toomes)
    • Brother(s):
      • Maurice Petty (March 27, 1939-July 25, 2020)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Automobile RacerAmerican Born on July 2nd Born in 1937 Born in North Carolina

Quotable Quotes:

"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."

"The five S's of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit."

" Richard Petty died at the age of 88 years on November 6, 2006. He was an American Motorcyclist, Band Leader, and Racing Driver who was known for his earnings in the NASCAR (National racing series) and Indy Racing League (IRL) races. He was an indentured servant to his fathersMotorsport business in their early life and took up the raceduring at the age of 12. Petty made his pro debuts in 1947 in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) where he finished third in the partnered event. He branched out into the NASCAR series the following year and by 1951 had won five races. He was the first driver to win in each of the three major touring series. He founded Petty Enterprises in 1964 and became the largest owner and driver of a NASCAR team. In 1971, he founded the Indianapolis 500 which led to him becoming the first driver to win a race in the Indianapolis seating circuit. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Petty still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

Recent Deaths:

M Emmet Walsh
Died March 19th, 2024 in St. Albans, United States
Robyn Bernard
Died March 12th, 2024 in San Jacinto, United States
Steve Lawrence 1999
Steve Lawrence
Died March 7th, 2024 in Los Angeles, United States
Jaclyn Jose
Died March 2nd, 2024 in Quezon City, Philippines
Mark Dodson
Died March 2nd, 2024 in Evansville, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Paul Dana
Born: April 15th 1975 in St. Louis, United States
Robby Unser
Born: January 12th 1968 in Albuquerque, United States
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Born: October 10th 1974 in Kannapolis, United States
Dan Wheldon
Born: June 22nd 1978 in Emberton, England
Ayrton Senna
Born: March 21st 1960 in São Paulo, Brazil

Related Links:

Richard Petty on Wikipedia.org

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on Richard's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-09-07 16:43:06
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Richard Petty on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy