Richard Petty

Dodge Charger R T SE SIGNED BY RICHARD PETTY 63K ACTUAL MILES REAL RT SE

Dodge Charger R T SE SIGNED BY RICHARD PETTY 63K ACTUAL MILES REAL RT SE

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Plymouth Road Runner roadrunner 1972 Roadrunner AUTOGRAPHED RICHARD PETTY SHOW QUALITY

Plymouth Road Runner roadrunner 1972 Roadrunner AUTOGRAPHED RICHARD PETTY SHOW QUALITY

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Sports Memorabilia -> Autographs-Original -> Racing-Nascar

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.

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Dodge Charger R T SE SIGNED BY RICHARD PETTY 63K ACTUAL MILES REAL RT SE

Dodge Charger R T SE SIGNED BY RICHARD PETTY 63K ACTUAL MILES REAL RT SE

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Plymouth Road Runner roadrunner 1972 Roadrunner AUTOGRAPHED RICHARD PETTY SHOW QUALITY

Plymouth Road Runner roadrunner 1972 Roadrunner AUTOGRAPHED RICHARD PETTY SHOW QUALITY

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Plymouth PLYMOUTH RICHARD PETTY TRIBUTE 43

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RichardTHEKINGPettycom Richard Petty NASCAR Domain

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IGT I GAME SLOT MACHINE RICHARD PETTY DASH FOR CASH

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Richard Petty Signed Autographed Fat Strat Guitar Xmas

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Dale Earnhardt Richard Petty Autographed 7 7 Print

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RICHARD PETTY MARIO ANDRETTI vtg Nascar IndyCar Racing

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Richard Petty Signed Autographed STD Strat Guitar Xmas

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DALE EARNHARDT RICHARD PETTY CASE KNIFE ONLY REDUCED

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2008 Richard Petty signed f s helmet autograph PSA

2008 Richard Petty signed f s helmet autograph PSA

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH NASCAR TRAKS 50 CARD SET

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DALE EARNHARDT RICHARD PETTY Signed Framed Piece

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STP Oil Tteatment Richard Petty Neon Sign

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NEW Ironclad Baltimore Orioles Richard Petty Cal R

NEW Ironclad Baltimore Orioles Richard Petty Cal R

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Richard Petty 50th Signed RARE 124 2008 COT Car JSA

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Richard Petty Signed 2 foot HOOD JSA PROOF NASCAR

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ADAM RICHARD KYLE PETTY signed 1998 SPREE POSTCARD

ADAM RICHARD KYLE PETTY signed 1998 SPREE POSTCARD

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RICHARD PETTY STATUE AUTOGRAPH WITH COA

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Richard Petty 1 64 Racing Car Collection in Wooden Case

Richard Petty 1 64 Racing Car Collection in Wooden Case

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Richard Petty Autographed 1 24 Diecast Car w COA

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MPC RICHARD PETTYS 43 STP NASCAR DODGE CHARGER MODEL

MPC RICHARD PETTYS 43 STP NASCAR DODGE CHARGER MODEL

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Richard Petty Autographed Photo on Placard with COA

Richard Petty Autographed Photo on Placard with COA

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RICHARD PETTY 43 T SHIRT SCREEN IN FRAME FOR RACE ROCK

RICHARD PETTY 43 T SHIRT SCREEN IN FRAME FOR RACE ROCK

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Richard Petty Signed Pepsi 400 Full Ticket 7 4 1992

Richard Petty Signed Pepsi 400 Full Ticket 7 4 1992

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SALVINO RICHARD PETTY SPECIAL ED AUTOGRAPHED FIGURINE

SALVINO RICHARD PETTY SPECIAL ED AUTOGRAPHED FIGURINE

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69 Richard Petty CC 100th Win Torino Signed 124

69 Richard Petty CC 100th Win Torino Signed 124

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KING RICHARD PETTY 43 DODGE PLYMOUTH FRANKLIN MINT CAR

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Richard Petty Signature Series Cowboy Hat

Richard Petty Signature Series Cowboy Hat

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Franklin Mint 1977 Richard Petty Oldsmobile Signed

Franklin Mint 1977 Richard Petty Oldsmobile Signed

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Richard Petty Lot 15 cars

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2009 Press Pass Legends Richard Petty Autograph

2009 Press Pass Legends Richard Petty Autograph

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTO RACING 16X20 PHOTO PSA DNA

RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTO RACING 16X20 PHOTO PSA DNA

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CHECKER FLAG RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTO 16X20 PHOTO PSA

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RICHARD PETTY signed 1964 1ST CHAMPIONSHIP CAR 1 24

RICHARD PETTY signed 1964 1ST CHAMPIONSHIP CAR 1 24

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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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Richard Petty 50th anniversary 200thwin platinum 1of 25

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RICHARD PETTY WINGED WARRIOR PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD 43

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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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1966 8th Daytona 500 ticket stub Richard Petty Nascar

1966 8th Daytona 500 ticket stub Richard Petty Nascar

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43 Richard Petty Franklin Mint Superbird with case

43 Richard Petty Franklin Mint Superbird with case

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2005 SIGNINGS RICHARD PETTY AUTOGRAPH GOLD 38 50

2005 SIGNINGS RICHARD PETTY AUTOGRAPH GOLD 38 50

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Richard Petty Autographed G P cotton Racing Jacket

Richard Petty Autographed G P cotton Racing Jacket

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Richard Petty 14 Piece Race Set Early 80s Sealed

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Richard Petty Lee Petty Nascar Signed Autograph GAI

Richard Petty Lee Petty Nascar Signed Autograph GAI

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2009 Richard Petty Legends Printing Plate Auto 1 1

2009 Richard Petty Legends Printing Plate Auto 1 1

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Richard Petty Nascar LAST ONE LE Bronzite Bust PP 2 10

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RICHARD PETTY RARE 1990 SALVINO RACING LEGENDS STATUE

RICHARD PETTY RARE 1990 SALVINO RACING LEGENDS STATUE

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Richard Petty Kyle Petty NASCAR Autographed Jacket

Richard Petty Kyle Petty NASCAR Autographed Jacket

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Richard Petty Cornhole Corn Bag Toss Game Board Set

Richard Petty Cornhole Corn Bag Toss Game Board Set

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RICHARD PETTY AUTOGRAPHED Ford Torino 124 Car MINT

RICHARD PETTY AUTOGRAPHED Ford Torino 124 Car MINT

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Jim Wagner Litho Richard Petty driver signed

Jim Wagner Litho Richard Petty driver signed

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2007 PP Legends Richard Petty Autograph 4 19

2007 PP Legends Richard Petty Autograph 4 19

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RICHARD PETTY 96 STP ANNIVERSARY 124 DIECAST 5 CAR SET

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Autographed Richard Petty 50th anniversary racing suit

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Richard Petty Pit Crew Shirt

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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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Nascar Daytona 500 Race program 1966 Richard Petty won

Nascar Daytona 500 Race program 1966 Richard Petty won

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED FRAMED VERY LARGE PHOTO MICHIGAN

RICHARD PETTY SIGNED FRAMED VERY LARGE PHOTO MICHIGAN

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RICHARD PETTY STP 20TH ANNIVERSARY JEANNE BARNES PRINT

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RARE RICHARD PETTY SIGNED GOLD ANN 200 WINS 1 24 QVC

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Nascar Daytona 500 Race program 1973 Richard Petty

Nascar Daytona 500 Race program 1973 Richard Petty

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NEW Toolbox Treasures Richard Petty 71 43 Plymouth

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RICHARD PETTY 1970 PLYMOUTH SUPERBIRD 43 DIE CAST MOPAR

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Richard Petty Driving Experience Gift Card $175 Value

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Richard Petty AJ Foyt SIGNED 8x10 Photo PSA DNA

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RICHARD PETTY FAREWELL TOUR SALVINO FIGURINE

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RICHARD PETTY DECAL COLLECTION SERIES VINTAGE 36DECALS

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RARE Autographed 1992 Fan Tour Richard Petty Calendar

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RICHARD PETTY CARS NASCAR SIGNED 11X14 PHOTO PSA DNA

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Richard Petty 43 Plymouth 124 Scale Autographed

Richard Petty 43 Plymouth 124 Scale Autographed

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09 Richard Petty Press Pass Legends Firesuit Patch 25

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RICHARD PETTY NASCAR CHAMP SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO JSA WOW

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED FRANKLIN MINT TRAILOR

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Fathead Richard Petty Wall Graphic

Fathead Richard Petty Wall Graphic

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Richard Petty Kyle Petty Nascar Signed Autograph GAI

Richard Petty Kyle Petty Nascar Signed Autograph GAI

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RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH 1982 DAYTONA 500 PROGRAM

RICHARD PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH 1982 DAYTONA 500 PROGRAM

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RARE RICHARD PETTY 1982 STP PONTIAC GRAND PRIX MIRROR

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FATHEAD RICHARD PETTY CAR FAT HEAD FREE US SHIPPING STP

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RICHARD KYLE ADAM PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PHOTO TV GUIDE

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RICHARD KYLE ADAM PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH AUTO MAGAZINE

RICHARD KYLE ADAM PETTY SIGNED AUTOGRAPH AUTO MAGAZINE

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1973 Daytona 500 Race Program Richard Petty Nascar

1973 Daytona 500 Race Program Richard Petty Nascar

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NASCAR Richard Petty Signed Racing Slick Tire w COA

NASCAR Richard Petty Signed Racing Slick Tire w COA

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LEE PETTY RICHARD PETTY KYLE PETTY AUTOGRAPHED

LEE PETTY RICHARD PETTY KYLE PETTY AUTOGRAPHED

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Richard Petty Cale Yarborough Tyco Super Stockers

Richard Petty Cale Yarborough Tyco Super Stockers

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08 Richard Petty 42 1st Car 50th Ann Autod rcca elite

08 Richard Petty 42 1st Car 50th Ann Autod rcca elite

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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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2007 118 RC RICHARD PETTY 68 ROAD RUNNER AUTOGRAPH

2007 118 RC RICHARD PETTY 68 ROAD RUNNER AUTOGRAPH

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The King Richard Petty Signature Nascar Cowboy Hat

The King Richard Petty Signature Nascar Cowboy Hat

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LEE RICHARD PETTY 1960 PLYM FURY 42 HAND SIGNED 1 24

LEE RICHARD PETTY 1960 PLYM FURY 42 HAND SIGNED 1 24

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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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