Lee Petty, taking the first Daytona 500 checkered flag in 1959. His son, Richard "The King" Petty, holds the record for most Daytona 500 victories, winning the first of his seven Harley J.

Lee Petty. Not that Richard was looking for any ... While his father was winning the inaugural Daytona 500, Richard was watching most of it, having blown his engine after only eight laps.

PE won its nine with three drivers: Richard Petty (7) and Lee Petty and Pete Hamilton ... kid from racing on computers (to) winning the Daytona 500. This is so cool.” Bowman, as expected ...

Lee Petty. Not that Richard was looking for any ... While his father was winning the inaugural Daytona 500, Richard was watching most of it, having blown his engine after only eight laps.

The Daytona 500 -- the “Great American Race” -- is more than just the NASCAR Cup Series season opener, it’s a showcase of ...

Their 10 combined championships — seven for Petty, three for Pearson — make their epic battles even more legendary in hindsight. But on Feb. 15, 1976, with the 18th running of the Daytona 500 ...

Lee Petty, winner of the very first Daytona 500 in 1959, was its founder, and his son Richard Petty became the best-known driver in the sport's history, wracking up a record 200 victories.

NASCAR drivers with the most Daytona 500 wins have made history with unforgettable victories, fierce competition, and ...

His father Lee Petty was a three time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the first ever winner of the Daytona 500. His brother Maurice Petty was an engine builder for Petty Enterprises. His son Kyle ...