Richard Petty: The Life and Legacy of The King of NASCAR

"I'd rather be called King than other things I've been called.” - Richard Petty

A person may not know anything about baseball, but they still likely know the name Babe Ruth. Others may not watch football, but they still likely know who Tom Brady is. And most people have never been to a stock car race, but they've likely heard of Richard Petty, along with his simple but fitting nickname: “The King.”

Of course, there are plenty of reasons why Petty is so legendary, and why “The King” is more th...