NASCAR Nation, join me today in honering...?

Question

THE KING!!!! Today was the first NASCAR race he ever raced in!!!

What is your fave memory about Richard Petty??

Answer 1

Ya gotta love the king.

My fave was his farewell races. He qualified rather well, and the rest of the field just backed off to let him lead a Lap. (Although I doubt they would admit it).

He wound up wrecking late in the race. His car caught on fire. After wards he made a statement akin to "I always wanted to go out in a blaze of glory, guess I only got the blaze".

A real class act.

Answer 2

When he totally stole the Daytona 500 from Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison (or was it Bobby)

Answer 3

I honor the KING!!!!

My favorite memory is the 1991? Hooters 500. No, it was 92, sorry.

The 92 Hooters 500, his final lap. I'm a sucker for sentiment..

edit:yup, 92

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3_7AdOBrwtE

Answer 4

dont know much about him ...... but i will honor him..........  hail king richard..................!

Answer 5

"HAIL to the KING"...No specific memory at this moment, but I loved watching the red/blue STP #43 car beat his way around the track.  Here's to King Richard....I raise my glass to honor you!

Go Jr>>>>

Hope you have a great time at the race tonite!

Answer 6

I respect him as a pioneer in the sport. So I will join in honoring him. Now for the thumbs downs. I never was  a fan of his and felt he was vastly overrated  as a driver. His stuff was better than others and the level of competition was limited in those days.

My favorite memory is him retiring. Sadly he stayed way to long.

Answer 7

what is honering

honoring?

Answer 8

Gotta love The King. My favorite memory would have to be seeing him win his 200th race.