| Full Name | Richard Lee Petty |
| Profession | Race Car Driver |
| Age | 86 |
| Date of Birth | July 2, 1937 |
| Birthplace | Level Cross, North Carolina, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6' 2" (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 163 lb (74 kg) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Net Worth Total | $65,000,000 |
| Annual Earnings | Pending |
| Source of Money | Race Car Driver |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Assets | Under review |
| Last Updated | April 2024 |
Best known for being a race car driver, Richard Petty was born in summer of 1937. His date of birth is July 2, 1937. He was born under Cancer zodiac sign, and belongs to Silent Generation. According to Chinese calendar, his year of birth, 1937, is the Year of Ox.
He is from Level Cross, North Carolina, USA. Richard Petty, popularly known as The King, is a famous NASCAR driver. His full name was Richard Lee Petty. He is famous for racing in Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and NASCAR Winston Cup series. He gave a voice cameo in the movie Cars with Jay Leno.
Life & Biography
Richard Lee Petty, nicknamed The King, is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. He is most well known for winning the NASCAR Championship seven times in the 1967 season alone in length, reducing the schedule to 30 [now 36] races). Statistically, he is the most accomplished driver in the history of the sport and is one of the most respected figures in motorsports as a whole. He also collected a record number of poles and over 700 Top 10 finishes in his 1,184 starts, including 513 consecutive starts from 1971-1989. Petty was the only driver to ever win in his 500th race start, until Matt Kenseth joined him in 2013. He was inducted into the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010. Richard Lee Petty was born in Level Cross, North Carolina, USA on July 2, 1937. Richard is currently eighty six years old. He is most famous for being a race car driver. He grew up with racing, as his father was a champion racer himself. He was known as The King and became a 5-time Winston Cup Series Champion.
The legend was born in 1937 on 2nd July in Level Cross, North Carolina. His mother’s name was Elizabeth, and father Lee Arnold Petty was also a NASCAR driver. He is a three-time NASCAR champion. He passed his torch to his son. Richard’s son Kyle is also a NASCAR driver. Kyle’s son Adam could have been a well-known driver, but he died in a crash while practicing in New Hampshire International Speedway.
Richard has not been previously engaged. He had four children, including NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, with his wife Lynda. They divorced in 2014. The education details are not available at this time.
Interesting Facts
1. Richard Petty is a Cancer.
2. He has been alive for 31,699 days or 760,791 hours.
3. He was born in the Year of the Ox.
4. His next birthday is in
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5. Richard Petty is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
6. He was born in Silent Generation (1937).
7. On Richard’s date of birth, the number one song in America was [Not available]. No song matches found..
8. Richard Petty primary income source is from being a Race Car Driver.
9. Richard Petty’s birth flower is Larkspur.
10. Richard Petty’s nickname: The King
11. His birthstone is Ruby.
12. Richard’s life path number is 11.
13. His ruling planet is Moon.
Height, Weight & Age
As of today (April 15th, 2024), Richard Petty is exactly 86 years, 9 months, and 13 days old. His next birthday is in . He is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall, and his weight is 163 lb (74 kg).
Net Worth & Salary in 2024
So how much is Richard Petty worth today? At the age of eighty six, the American race car driver has a net worth of about $65,000,000. This roughly translates to €60,450,000 euros or £52,650,000 pounds. The net worth estimates vary because it’s difficult to forecast spending habits over the years. Richard Petty’s wealth comes mostly from being a successful Race Car Driver.
What is net worth?
Net worth is the amount of assets that exceed liabilities. Assets include cash, real estate, and anything else of value. It is the value of everything you own, minus what you own. Net worth is not yearly.
How to calculate Net Worth: Assets minus Debt equals Net Worth. Net worth is basically calculated by adding anything of value and then subtracting all of the liabilities. Net worth is not yearly and it not the same as net income. Net income is what you actually bring home after taxes and payroll deductions.
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