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January 23, 2026

Lee Petty

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NASCAR unveils first of 28 unique statues of Richard Petty’s famed cowboy hat

February 15, 2024 The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Richard Petty’s signature cowboy hat has been an iconic symbol of NASCAR for decades. Now it’s a work of art. NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday unveiled the first of […]

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Racing returning to North Wilkesboro

May 25, 2022 Shawn Krest

In 1946, North Wilkesboro Speedway cost $1,500 to build. Now, one of NASCAR’s original tracks will return to action thanks to an $18 million makeover. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and at […]

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Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame engine builder, dies at 81

July 26, 2020 The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Maurice Petty, part of a stock car racing dynasty that includes father Lee and brother Richard and the first engine builder to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, died […]

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What we’ve learned through six Cup races

April 4, 2018 Cory Lavalette

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series took a week off after starting the season with races in six consecutive weeks. The series returns Sunday in Texas with the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 (2 p.m., FS1) […]

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