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Richard Petty is a NASCAR driving legend. Known as “The King,” he was one of the most fan-friendly sports figures in the history of racing or any sport, always willing to sign autographs and engage with the fans for as long as they remained after each event. He holds the distinction of winning the NASCAR championship 7 times along with only one other racer, fellow racing legend Dale Earnhardt.

Richard Petty won a career total of 200 races, and few will argue with the claim that he’s the greatest NASCAR driver in history. Racing was in his blood from birth, it seemed, because his father, won the very first Daytona 500 (of which Richard would win 7) in 1959, and was a 3-time NASCAR championship winner. His son, Kyle, is a NASCAR driver, too. His grandson, Adam, died in 2000 while racing.

Richard Petty won his first Daytona 500 in 1964 and his second in 1966, making him the first NASCAR driver to win it twice. He became a drag racer in 1965, while he boycotted the Daytona 500 due to their ban of a certain type of engine. During a crash in Georgia that year, 7 people were injured and an 8-year-old boy in the crowd was killed.

In 1967, back to regular NASCAR driving, Richard Petty won over half of the races he competed in, earning him the nickname “King Richard.” In 1969, Petty switched from Plymouths to Ford, but then went back to driving a Plymouth in 1970 because of the look of the Plymouth Superbird. He won his last NASCAR championship, his 7th, in 1979, after not winning a single race in 1978, in part because he couldn’t seem to “break in” the Dodge he drove.

Richard Petty announced his pending retirement in 1991, stating that after the 1992 season he would retire. He went on a year-long tour around the country, meeting with fans and enjoying his celebrity. His last race was Jeff Gordon’s first career start.

In 1993, Richard Petty crawled back into a race car, driving several laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and then donating the car to the track’s museum. In 2003 he drove a solo lap to commemorate his 7 Winston Cups at the Homestead Miami Speedway. And in 2007, he drove a Daytona car during the pace laps at the Pepsi 400. Petty was as famous for the crashes he survived as he was the races he won, and was famous for his willingness to talk to fans and stand sometimes for hours to be sure none were missed if they were waiting to get his autograph or talk to him.
Richard Petty autographs aren’t hard to come by because of his career-long willingness to sign them. Just be sure to compare any you find in an online auction or shop with known examples of his signature for authenticity. You can find jackets, posters, programs, replicas of his cars and tons of other items at large marketplaces like eBay.

Originally posted 2008-12-14 05:00:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Sports Memorabilia -> Autographs – Original -> Racing – NASCAR

One of the nation’s favorite sports is racing, and Nascar is bigger than ever. If you’re a fan of Nascar, or you are just looking for a fun collectible, there are numerous different options available. Many of these are very valuable, especially for certain drivers, and the sport is growing all the time. Let’s take a look at the different types of Nascar collectibles that are currently available.

Posters

These are very popular Nascar collectibles, but they are only valuable if they are signed. You can find original authentic autographs if you are a private collector, or if you just want something that commemorates a certain event or a favorite driver, you can find posters with reprinted autographs. The most popular subjects for posters are Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, but new stars are always on the rise.

Lithographs

These are far more valuable than posters and many of these Nascar collectibles are very detailed and worth quite a lot of money. Look for limited edition lithographs that are personally signed by a driver if you need a collectible that is worth a lot of money. If you’re on a budget, there are mass production lithographs available that are much more economical, but their overall collectible value is somewhat less than the ones with the real autographs.

Trading Cards

These are a popular Nascar collectible with children and in many areas they are heavily traded. A lot of people like to take the card with their favorite driver on it to the track in hopes of getting it autographed. If you can’t make it to the track however, you can still find them for sale. One of the best places to look is at online auction sites, where you can get a wide variety of different cards and drivers.

Photos

These have perhaps the most emotional value for Nascar collectibles, especially if you can get a picture taken with your favorite driver. If you do, make sure to get them to autograph it for you. You can do this by contacting their team once the photo is printed and send it off for an autograph. Most drivers will be more than willing to autograph it for you. Standard issue photos are also quite popular and once again, you’ll want to get them autographed if you can.

Hats and Apparel

While these are classified as Nascar collectibles, they really fall more into the memorabilia category, but to fans, that doesn’t make them any less valuable. You can find these for sale in most department or sporting goods stores. Every once in awhile you can also find limited edition apparel with a signature of your favorite driver on it.

Figurines and Die Cast Cars

Last but not least, die cast cars and figures are also very popular Nascar collectibles. You can find these in most stores but if you buy one, it’s best to leave it in the original packaging to retain its value, especially if you plan on selling it for a profit in the future.

Originally posted 2008-09-28 05:00:23. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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