Everything You Need to Know About Richard Petty Wife, Lynda Petty—
Richard Petty nicknamed “the King” is a retired American race car driver. Richard Petty retired from NASCAR competition after the 1992 season.
During his storied career, he won 200 Winston Cup race (a feat that will never be equaled), seven Winston Cup championships (tied by Dale Earnhardt in 1994), and seven Daytona 500’s.
His 200th win came in the July 4th, 1984 Firecracker 400 at Daytona, when he beat Cale Yarborough by mere inches with President Ronald Reagan in attendance.
Richard Petty remains a fixture on the Winston Cup circuit. He still owns the familiar number 43 STP Pontiac team, and you can still find him signing autographs for his legion of fans.
Richard Petty Wife: Meet Lynda Petty
Lynda Petty, born on March 6, 1942, was the wife of seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty. She was an actress, known for Cars (2006), ESPN SportsCentury (1999) and Petty Blue (2010).
Lynda was born in Level Cross, North Carolina, which is also Richard’s hometown. The two grew up in the same area and first met when they were children.
They began dating when they were teenagers and got married on February 15, 1958 and had four children: Kyle Petty, Rebecca Petty Moffit, Lisa Petty Luck and Sharon Farlow.
She played an instrumental role in her husband’s early racing career, serving as his biggest supporter and confidante. She was often seen by his side at races.
Unfortunately, Lynda passed away on March 25, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. She was 72 years old. Her death was a huge loss for Richard and the entire racing community, who mourned the passing of a beloved figure.
In honor of Lynda’s legacy, the Petty family established the Lynda Petty Memorial Fund, which raises money for several charities, including the RPM Foundation and Victory Junction, a camp for children with chronic medical conditions.
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