Richard Petty

Kasey Kahne says he'll look beyond Richard Petty Motorsports

ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Kasey Kahne will strongly consider leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability surrounding the organization.

Kahne to look outside Petty team after 2010 season

USA Today (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Kahne is strongly considering bolting Richard Petty Motorsports after his contract expires next season because of the instability ...

Nov. 25: On Scheckter and Johnson

Ask the Expert: IRL (Free subscription) | yesterday

... In reference to the start of your story: "A.J. Foyt never did it. Neither did Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt or Don Prudhomme." They never could accomplish the four-peat because there wasn't a contrived championship format. (Rob, Milwaukee, Wis.) Answer: I'll be the first one to say this isn't the way to crown a season champion, but I'll also argue that Johnson...

Jimmie Johnson has everything in place for NASCAR dynasty

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

... completes motorsports equivalent of the Muhammad Ali-Angelo Dundee boxing team. Can Johnson beat Richard Petty's and Dale Earnhardt's record of seven Cup championships apiece? If he sticks with Hendrick -- and Knaus is not lured away -- he has a great shot. He's the guy to catch in 2010, although Joe Gibbs Racing hotshots Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin should...

This is what matters

The Garage (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009

Drag racing legend John Force makes a point of being one of the first guys to start signing autographs at the track every weekend. He also makes a point of staying in front of the crowd until everyone has had their moment with him. Richard Petty also loves to love his fans. Most modern drivers [...]

Johnson 4-peat shadows challenging NASCAR season

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

By JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing Writer4:27 p.m. ET HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -It's too soon for Jimmie Johnson to contemplate his place in NASCAR history. He'll save those conversations for a time long after the champagne has stopped flowing on his record fourth consecutive championship.But after charging his way into the elite club of drivers with more than three titles - Richard Petty, Dale...

Yet Another Reason Jimmie Johnson Doesn't Excite NASCAR Fans

Carole's Thoughtful Spot (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

I was listening to a NASCAR podcast the other day (the podcast is from Rowdy Racing - it's GREAT) and they had an interview with Jimmie Johnson who was talking about his diet and exercise regimen. He was talking about how he keeps careful track of his "proteins and carbs", and works out, and how he hasn't had a cheeseburger or pizza at all. Let me ask a question. Do you think Richard...

Johnson NASCAR champ 4th straight time

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson was chasing much more than a championship. He was also chasing NASCAR history. The most dominant driver of this decade won a record fourth consecutive championship Sunday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he raced hard to finish fifth when 25th-place would have gotten the job done. In doing so, Johnson joined Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt...

Johnson clinches fourth straight Sprint Cup

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

HOMESTEAD, Fla. | Jimmie Johnson was chasing much more than a championship. He was also chasing NASCAR history. The most dominant driver of this decade won a record fourth consecutive championship Sunday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he raced hard to finish fifth when 25th place would have gotten the job done. In doing so, Johnson joined Richard Petty (seven), Dale Earnhardt...

Johnson wins 4th Cup title in row

Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

... championships, finishing fifth in Sunday's season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He joins Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and teammate (4) as the only drivers to win more than three titles."To do something that's never been done in the sport, and love the sport like I do and respect it like I do and the greats - Petty, Earnhardt, Gordon - to do something they have...

Jimmie Johnson proves he's one of the greats

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

... reason why he is so darn redundant at titles.Jimmie Johnson is only 34, but already he has joined Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as the only men to win four championships. Gordon has four, but the real prize would be Petty and Earnhardt, who both have seven.Do not count Jimmie Johnson out.Why shouldn't he win again next year?Why'This cat does nothing but close....

Martin settles for 2nd again

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Typically, when a NASCAR driver does something that only Richard Petty and Bobby Allison have done before is a sign of excellence.

Jimmie Johnson proves he's one of the greats

Tampa Bay Online (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

... reason why he is so darn redundant at titles.Jimmie Johnson is only 34, but already he has joined Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as the only men to win four championships. Gordon has four, but the real prize would be Petty and Earnhardt, who both have seven.Do not count Jimmie Johnson out.Why shouldn't he win again next year?Why'This cat does nothing but close....

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Martin settles for 2nd again

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Typically, when a NASCAR driver does something that only Richard Petty and Bobby Allison have done before is a sign of excellence.

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Ace Sweepstakes (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

... U.S.A Member Sweepstakes and one for the General Sweepstakes) will receive: A certificate for a Richard Petty Driving “Experience of a Lifetime Package” at a location and date of winner’s choice, subject to availability. Maximum ARV of each First Prize is $1,300. Runner-Up Prize Fifty (50) Runner-up Prize awards: Each Runner-up Prize winner (twenty-five for the U.S.A Member Sweepstakes...