Richard Petty Kids

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Richard Petty, also called The King of NASCAR, has been the statistical greatest driver in the history of NASCAR. With 200 race wins and 127 poles, he was part of the inaugural member of the 2010 NASCAR Hall of Famers. Petty comes from a racing family with his father being the first to race in NASCAR. His father, Lee Petty won the first, much coveted, Daytona 500 in 1959. That’s not all, Lee Petty is also a three-time NASCAR Champion making The King a second-generation Championship winner.

Richard Petty has spread his impact far wider than the racing track. He has been thoroughly involved with charitable causes through his foundation, Petty Family Foundation. His philanthropy did not end there as he donated a large area of land to make a summer camp for severely sick children. This project is known as the Victory Junction. Known for his unique look with sunglasses and cowboy hat, Petty’s legacy will stand the test of time and very few will ever even come close to achieving a similar feat.

How many kids does Richard Petty have?

Richard Petty has four children with his wife, Lynda Petty. They have a son, Kyle Petty, and three daughters, Sharon Farlow, Rebecca Petty Moffit, and Lisa Petty Luck. His son continued his father and grandfather’s legacy and pursued a career in NASCAR. His daughters still maintain a close relationship with the sport despite not pursuing racing.

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Who is Richard Petty’s son, Kyle Petty?

Following in his grandfather and father’s footsteps, Kyle Petty pursued racing in NASCAR. He made his debut in a stock car in 1979, racing for his father’s team, Petty Enterprises. His first race win came in 1986 when he was racing for Wood Brothers Racing and finished 10th in the championship. Petty won eight races in his career that he concluded in 2008 driving once again for Petty Enterprises. After retirement, Petty continued being part of the NASCAR sphere and became a commentator for major NASCAR broadcasters for the Cup Series as well as Xfinity.

He is currently married to Morgan Petty.

He also has six children with his current wife Morgan Petty and ex-wife, Pattie Petty. They have five sons, Adam, Austin, Cotten, Overton, and Davany Petty. He also has a daughter, Montgomery Petty. Adam Petty was a prolific racing driver like the generations before but died due to his fatal accident during the 2000 Busch 200 practice session.

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FAQ's On Richard Petty Kids

A. During the practice session of the 2002 Busch 200, Adam Petty had a fatal accident, which tragically claimed his life. 

A. Kyle Petty is a racing commentator for FOX Sports and many other broadcasters currently. 

A. Lynda Petty and Richard Petty got married in 1958 until her death due to cancer in 2014. 

A. Lynda Petty died of cancer in 2014, surrounded by her loved ones at her house in North Carolina, USA. 

A. Richard Petty has three daughters, Sharon Farlow, Rebecca Petty Moffit, and Lisa Petty Luck.

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