The Latest Breaking News from Richard Petty

Lightning McQueen's #95 Is Actually A Hidden Pixar Easter Egg

Lightning McQueen's famous #95 is not just a racing number. Here's the hidden Pixar connection behind it.

Motor1 · Sep 19

Denny Hamlin weighs in on NASCAR Hall of Fame debate

“Why does someone that stays in a lower level get the right to just jump this whole stairstep of Cup?”

Motorsport · Mar 31

Tyler Reddick's next NASCAR record challenge: The rare four-peat

It's been 19 years since NASCAR last saw a driver win four consecutive points-paying Cup races

Motorsport · Mar 4

NASCAR world shares condolences for Denny Hamlin after tragic house fire

The NASCAR community has been hit with another unthinkable tragedy

Motorsport · Dec 30, 2025

Chase Briscoe's win was the most dominant Southern 500 victory in 54 years

The Southern 500 has seen plenty of dominant performances over the years, but Briscoe's showing on Sunday is something we haven't seen in a long time

Motorsport · Sep 2, 2025

Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin claim NASCAR has "too many road courses"

For the longest time, NASCAR had just two road courses on the Cup schedule -- Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen.

Motorsport · Jul 10, 2025

The rare NASCAR company Christopher Bell would join if he wins four in a row

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver has the chance to do something not seen in the NASCAR Cup Series in nearly 17 years

Motorsport · Mar 13, 2025

World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

A bucktoothed llama that spends its days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivity

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

History is betting against William Byron earning back-to-back victories at the Daytona 500

The odds for a repeat Daytona 500 win in 2025 for William Byron are incredibly slim. Only four drivers in the 67-year history of the 500 have ever won it back-to-back: Richard Petty did it first in 1973-1974, followed by Cale Yarborough in 1983-1984, Sterling Marlin in 1994-1995, and most…

Motorsport · Feb 16, 2025

The ten most dramatic Daytona 500 finishes in history

Fights, fiery crashes, and heart-stopping moments are just some of the featured finales accompanying the earning of one of NASCAR's most prized trophies: The Harley J. Earl. It's what brought national attention to the sport, and has in a way become an expected part of Cup's return to Daytona, especially…

Motorsport · Feb 15, 2025