Richard Petty

Richard Petty

Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed “the King”, is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises. He is one of the members of the Petty racing family. He was the first driver to win the Cup Series championship seven times (a record now tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson), while also winning a record 200 races during his career. This included winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times and winning a record 27 races in one season (1967).

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Richard Petty Movies

Discover the best Richard Petty movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Richard Petty ranked by year and score.

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Blink of an Eye

Blink of an Eye (2019)

Documentary
Michael Waltrip crossed the finish line at the 2001 Daytona 500 for the greatest win of his career, only to learn seconds later that Dale Earnhardt, his friend and the...
Score 7.4
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43: The Richard Petty Story

43: The Richard Petty Story (1972)

Drama
Before Richard Petty became the most celebrated name in NASCAR history, there was a family garage, a stubborn father, and a dream that had to be earned the hard way....
Score 6.5

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Richard Petty are Blink of an Eye and 43: The Richard Petty Story.
How many movies and TV shows has Richard Petty starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 2 titles starring Richard Petty, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Richard Petty maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.