Richard Petty Tells All: The Secret History of the Petty Racing Dynasty
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In this special edition of Dinner Drive, Kyle Petty heads back to his roots in Level Cross, NC, for a heartfelt sit-down with his dad, the legendary Richard "The King" Petty. The two take a walk through the Petty Museum, swapping stories about the early days of NASCAR—back when cars were pulled straight off the street—and the high-speed era of the iconic 1970 Plymouth Superbird. Richard
opens up about his father Lee’s transition from hauling "white lightning" to winning championships, the real story behind the signature cowboy hat, and what it was actually like to hit that 200-win milestone. To top it all off, they grab some classic hot dogs at Frank & Larry’s and take the Superbird out for a spin, proving that sometimes, you really can go home again.