When it comes to records in NASCAR, guessing Richard Petty holds it would be an impeccable guess. Petty has achieved accolades that might never be broken or even be matched. His domination on the track extended more than a decade and has been deserving of the Hall of Fame status he holds.
As one of the most accomplished drivers in the NASCAR world, Petty holds the record for most race wins, most championship titles, most race starts, and most Daytona 500 race wins to name a few.
Most wins in a NASCAR season
Richard Petty holds the record for most wins in a NASCAR season. He won 27 of the 48 races of the 1967 season. This was not the only record set by the driver in the season. He also won 10 races in a row, making it the most consecutive race wins to date. The only reason Petty was not able to make it 11 wins in a row was due to an unfortunate racing incident on track which took him out of contention. He also won 56.2% of the races of the season, again making it the highest win percentage of the Cup Series.
During this season, most of his wins came at tracks that are one mile or shorter in length. This made him the master of short tracks as he only won at one longer track, that is the Darlington Raceway.
Though Petty holds the record for most race wins at the Daytona International Speedway, he was unable to win the 1967 Daytona 500. Out of the 48 races of the season, he achieved 19 pole positions, 38 top-5 positions, and 40 top-10 finishes.
FAQ's On most wins NASCAR season
A. Richard Petty holds the record for most wins in a season. He won 27 races in the 1967 season.
A. Richard Petty has the most race wins in NASCAR with 200 wins throughout his career.
A. 19 different drivers won races in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, making it the season with the most number of race wins.
A. Richard Petty holds the record for the most wins and most losses in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has 985 losses to his name.
