Richard Petty

Richard Petty Motorsports Racecar 45

Richard Petty Motorsports Racecar 45

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2003 Gibson Richard Petty Les Paul  27 of 43 Made

2003 Gibson Richard Petty Les Paul 27 of 43 Made

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Richard Petty

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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Richard Petty Motorsports Racecar 45

Richard Petty Motorsports Racecar 45

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2003 Gibson Richard Petty Les Paul  27 of 43 Made

2003 Gibson Richard Petty Les Paul 27 of 43 Made

US $4,499.00

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Richard Petty Limited Edition Autographed Western Hat

Richard Petty Limited Edition Autographed Western Hat

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Richard Petty Signed Autographed Fat Strat Style Guitar

Richard Petty Signed Autographed Fat Strat Style Guitar

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Richard Petty Signed Autographed STD Strat Style Guitar

Richard Petty Signed Autographed STD Strat Style Guitar

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RICHARD PETTY 20TH ANNV SIGNED STP RACE USED SHEETMETAL

RICHARD PETTY 20TH ANNV SIGNED STP RACE USED SHEETMETAL

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1986 GIBSON SG STANDARD RICHARD PETTY BLUE 4 NASCAR FAN

1986 GIBSON SG STANDARD RICHARD PETTY BLUE 4 NASCAR FAN

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Richard Petty Pepsi Longneck Collectible Bottles

Richard Petty Pepsi Longneck Collectible Bottles

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RARE Richard Petty Autographed Race Used Sheetmetal

RARE Richard Petty Autographed Race Used Sheetmetal

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH NASCAR TRAKS 50 CARD SET

RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH NASCAR TRAKS 50 CARD SET

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Large Richard Petty CollectionAutographs and more

Large Richard Petty CollectionAutographs and more

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STP Oil Tteatment Richard Petty Neon Sign

STP Oil Tteatment Richard Petty Neon Sign

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Richard Petty 50th Signed RARE 124 2008 COT Car JSA

Richard Petty 50th Signed RARE 124 2008 COT Car JSA

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Richard Petty 1992 Ertl 35th Ann Transporter Signed

Richard Petty 1992 Ertl 35th Ann Transporter Signed

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Richard Petty Kyle Petty NASCAR Autographed Jacket

Richard Petty Kyle Petty NASCAR Autographed Jacket

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Richard Petty Driving Experience Gift Card Valued $399

Richard Petty Driving Experience Gift Card Valued $399

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VINTAGE RICHARD PETTY RACING JACKET LEATHER 1999 RARE

VINTAGE RICHARD PETTY RACING JACKET LEATHER 1999 RARE

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RICHARD PETTY 39900 gift card

RICHARD PETTY 39900 gift card

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RICHARD PETTY ROOKIE EXPERIENCE gift card 39900

RICHARD PETTY ROOKIE EXPERIENCE gift card 39900

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Richard PettyThe Four Pettys up Front on the Porch

Richard PettyThe Four Pettys up Front on the Porch

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RICHARD PETTY NASCAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE $399 GIFT CARD

RICHARD PETTY NASCAR DRIVING EXPERIENCE $399 GIFT CARD

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Richard Petty picture Signed matted and framed

Richard Petty picture Signed matted and framed

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Richard Petty Autographed Photo on Placard with COA

Richard Petty Autographed Photo on Placard with COA

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SALVINO RICHARD PETTY SPECIAL ED AUTOGRAPHED FIGURINE

SALVINO RICHARD PETTY SPECIAL ED AUTOGRAPHED FIGURINE

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RICHARD PETTY STATUE AUTOGRAPH WITH COA

RICHARD PETTY STATUE AUTOGRAPH WITH COA

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Richard Petty Collectible

Richard Petty Collectible

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5 Richard Pettys 25th Anniversary cars

5 Richard Pettys 25th Anniversary cars

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Richard Petty Autographed 20th Anniversary Diecast Lot

Richard Petty Autographed 20th Anniversary Diecast Lot

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ADAM RICHARD KYLE PETTY signed 1998 SPREE POSTCARD

ADAM RICHARD KYLE PETTY signed 1998 SPREE POSTCARD

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1964 6th Daytona 500 ticket stub Richard Petty Nascar

1964 6th Daytona 500 ticket stub Richard Petty Nascar

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PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD RICHARD PETTY KENNER SSP PROMO W BOX

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RICHARD PETTY WINGED WARRIOR PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD 43

RICHARD PETTY WINGED WARRIOR PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD 43

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RICHARD PETTY AUTO 1974 DAYTONA 500 PROGRAM JSA COA

RICHARD PETTY AUTO 1974 DAYTONA 500 PROGRAM JSA COA

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1966 8th Daytona 500 ticket stub Richard Petty Nascar

1966 8th Daytona 500 ticket stub Richard Petty Nascar

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5 CARS RICHARD PETTY 50 TH ANN RACING CHAMPIONS

5 CARS RICHARD PETTY 50 TH ANN RACING CHAMPIONS

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Richard Petty NASCAR 43 Franklin Mint autographed

Richard Petty NASCAR 43 Franklin Mint autographed

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1970s stp richard petty decals 500 of them

1970s stp richard petty decals 500 of them

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Nascar Pit Road Display Richard Kyle Petty

Nascar Pit Road Display Richard Kyle Petty

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98 Maxx Richard Petty Signed Sealed and Delivered Auto

98 Maxx Richard Petty Signed Sealed and Delivered Auto

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RICHARD PETTY 1989 1 64 NASCAR MINT BOOKS OVER $ 200

RICHARD PETTY 1989 1 64 NASCAR MINT BOOKS OVER $ 200

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Richard Petty John Andretti Autographed Indy 500 Shirt

Richard Petty John Andretti Autographed Indy 500 Shirt

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1969 RICHARD PETTY TORINO SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED 1 24

1969 RICHARD PETTY TORINO SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED 1 24

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RARE 1975 2005 RICHARD PETTY KASEY KAHNE DODGE CHARGERS

RARE 1975 2005 RICHARD PETTY KASEY KAHNE DODGE CHARGERS

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Authentic Richard Petty signed lithograph

Authentic Richard Petty signed lithograph

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RICHARD PETTY 1964 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE 43 DAYTONA 1 24

RICHARD PETTY 1964 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE 43 DAYTONA 1 24

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Jim Wagner Litho Richard Petty driver signed

Jim Wagner Litho Richard Petty driver signed

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Franklin Mint Richard Petty Tractor Trailer 143 Scale

Franklin Mint Richard Petty Tractor Trailer 143 Scale

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RICHARD PETTY 08 DONRUSS LEGENDS NASCAR CARD 21 250

RICHARD PETTY 08 DONRUSS LEGENDS NASCAR CARD 21 250

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HUGE 51 PC LOT RICHARD PETTY RACING CHAMPIONS CAR SET

HUGE 51 PC LOT RICHARD PETTY RACING CHAMPIONS CAR SET

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RICHARD PETTY 431957 OLDS BLUE CHOLORCHROME 57 OF 200

RICHARD PETTY 431957 OLDS BLUE CHOLORCHROME 57 OF 200

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RICHARD PETTY 2003 ERTL WINGED WARRIOR 118 SUPERBIRD

RICHARD PETTY 2003 ERTL WINGED WARRIOR 118 SUPERBIRD

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Richard Petty signed 2008 Plymouth Diecast LE 1143 COA

Richard Petty signed 2008 Plymouth Diecast LE 1143 COA

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CHARLIE 1 ONE HORSE COWBOY HAT RICHARD PETTY AUTOGRAPH

CHARLIE 1 ONE HORSE COWBOY HAT RICHARD PETTY AUTOGRAPH

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Richard Petty 1960 FURY V8 AUTOGRAPHED signed 43 1 24

Richard Petty 1960 FURY V8 AUTOGRAPHED signed 43 1 24

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2005 Action 1 24 Richard Petty 43 1992 STP Pontiac CWC

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Richard Petty Ride Along Experience

Richard Petty Ride Along Experience

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Nascar 7th Wilkes 400 program 1967 Richard Petty GTO ad

Nascar 7th Wilkes 400 program 1967 Richard Petty GTO ad

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43 RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 60 PLYMOTH FURY 124 DIECAST

43 RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 60 PLYMOTH FURY 124 DIECAST

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Richard Petty Nascar Autographed Photo 8 x 10 W COA

Richard Petty Nascar Autographed Photo 8 x 10 W COA

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RICHARD PETTY 1969 FORD TORINO WITH FREE 8X10 OF THECAR

RICHARD PETTY 1969 FORD TORINO WITH FREE 8X10 OF THECAR

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ADAM RICHARD KYLE PETTY signed NASCAR TRADING CARDS

ADAM RICHARD KYLE PETTY signed NASCAR TRADING CARDS

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RICHARD PETTY BOBBY LABONTE signed CHEERIOS 1 24 ACTION

RICHARD PETTY BOBBY LABONTE signed CHEERIOS 1 24 ACTION

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RICHARD PETTY 1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD 43 DIE CAST MOPAR

RICHARD PETTY 1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD 43 DIE CAST MOPAR

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Richard Petty AJ Foyt SIGNED 8x10 Photo PSA DNA

Richard Petty AJ Foyt SIGNED 8x10 Photo PSA DNA

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RICHARD PETTY 43 PLYMOUTH FURY 1960 NEW AUTOGRAPHED

RICHARD PETTY 43 PLYMOUTH FURY 1960 NEW AUTOGRAPHED

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7pc MAC 24K Gold Plated Richard Petty Nascar Wrench Set

7pc MAC 24K Gold Plated Richard Petty Nascar Wrench Set

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Richard Petty 43 Christmas 70 Superbird Autographed

Richard Petty 43 Christmas 70 Superbird Autographed

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TT 124 RICHARD PETTY 60 PLYMOUTH FURY AUTOGRAPH

TT 124 RICHARD PETTY 60 PLYMOUTH FURY AUTOGRAPH

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RICHARD PETTY YOGI BERRA YANKEES AUTOGRAPHED POSTER

RICHARD PETTY YOGI BERRA YANKEES AUTOGRAPHED POSTER

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2007 118 RC RICHARD PETTY 68 ROAD RUNNER AUTOGRAPH

2007 118 RC RICHARD PETTY 68 ROAD RUNNER AUTOGRAPH

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Richard Petty 1970 Superbird 2009 Christmas Autographed

Richard Petty 1970 Superbird 2009 Christmas Autographed

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Richard Petty Kyle Petty Nascar Signed Autograph GAI

Richard Petty Kyle Petty Nascar Signed Autograph GAI

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Fathead Richard Petty Wall Graphic

Fathead Richard Petty Wall Graphic

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RARE MPC 1 16 Richard Petty STP NASCAR Dodge Charger

RARE MPC 1 16 Richard Petty STP NASCAR Dodge Charger

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 92 GOODYS 500 NASCAR RACE PROGRAM

RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 92 GOODYS 500 NASCAR RACE PROGRAM

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 92 ROCKINGHAM NASCAR RACE PROGRAM

RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 92 ROCKINGHAM NASCAR RACE PROGRAM

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NASCAR RC Richard Petty STP 25th Anniversary LE Car Set

NASCAR RC Richard Petty STP 25th Anniversary LE Car Set

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FATHEAD RICHARD PETTY CAR FAT HEAD FREE US SHIPPING STP

FATHEAD RICHARD PETTY CAR FAT HEAD FREE US SHIPPING STP

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1973 Daytona 500 Race Program Richard Petty Nascar

1973 Daytona 500 Race Program Richard Petty Nascar

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1966 Daytona 500 program Richard Petty win 42 Nascar

1966 Daytona 500 program Richard Petty win 42 Nascar

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6 RC 1 24 Richard Petty 43 1964 Plymouth Belvedere

6 RC 1 24 Richard Petty 43 1964 Plymouth Belvedere

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Richard Petty Signed 1981 Daytona Win Autographed 1 24

Richard Petty Signed 1981 Daytona Win Autographed 1 24

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RICHARD PETTY NASCAR CHAMP SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO JSA WOW

RICHARD PETTY NASCAR CHAMP SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO JSA WOW

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO MOUNT MEMORIES

RICHARD PETTY SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO MOUNT MEMORIES

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FM 1 24 1970 Richard Petty 43 SUPERBIRD Mint in box

FM 1 24 1970 Richard Petty 43 SUPERBIRD Mint in box

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RICHARD PETTY Daytona high 8 laps

RICHARD PETTY Daytona high 8 laps

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NASCAR RICHARD PETTY CARS SIGNED 11X14 PHOTO PSA DNA

NASCAR RICHARD PETTY CARS SIGNED 11X14 PHOTO PSA DNA

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NEW Toolbox Treasures Richard Petty 71 43 Plymouth

NEW Toolbox Treasures Richard Petty 71 43 Plymouth

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TCR SLOTLESS RACE CAR SHELL 34 RICHARD PETTY RIP OFF

TCR SLOTLESS RACE CAR SHELL 34 RICHARD PETTY RIP OFF

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RCCA 1 24 RICHARD PETTY 43 1979 OLDS ELITE 1 480

RCCA 1 24 RICHARD PETTY 43 1979 OLDS ELITE 1 480

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#1 Jeanie on 03.15.09 at 1:14 pm

I have aquired a 1992 Limited edition richard petty coin. I was wondering if it was worth anything.. If you have any info I would appreciate it.. thanks

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