WATCH: Seven times NASCAR Cup champion Richard Petty embraces Donald Trump at Charlotte during Coca-Cola 600

Richard Petty and Doanld Trump shared a moment at Charlotte.

Donald Trump and Richard Petty (Images via IMAGO)

Former USA President Donald Trump was the chief guest at the Coca-Cola 600, hosted by the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He was there at the track from the start of the race, accompanied by Hall of Fame team owner of Chevy team RCR, Richard Childress and was at the pit-box of the team during the race as well.

Seven times NASCAR Cup Series Champion and the co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, Richard Petty was another star presence in the garage. So, it was inevitable the two meets during the race. Petty was seen meeting Donald Trump at the VIP stands of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. They embraced and had a wholesome conversation during the meet-up.

President @realDonaldTrump says hello to Richard Petty at the Coca-Cola 600 ?? pic.twitter.com/8UVbZiLtU0
— Margo Martin (@margommartin) May 27, 2024

The King, was quick to share images from their unexpected meeting during the Coca-Cola 600. He shared two images on X, one where he is seen embracing the ex-president. In the second image he is seen alongside RCR owner Richard Childress, who has been accompanying Trump throughout the race.

Never know who you’re going to run in to at the racetrack!
Richard Petty captioned the post.

Never know who you’re going to run in to at the racetrack! @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/LsLNrm5LRp
— Richard Petty (@therichardpetty) May 27, 2024

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Richard Petty has close alliances with the Republican party of Donald Trump

The NASCAR Hall of Famer is no stranger to politics and he has been an influence figure in politics many times in the past. He has been closely associated with the Republican party which is now led by Doanld Trump.

Richard Petty and Jim France (Via IMAGO)

While still racing, he had endorsed the president nominee John Connally against Ronald Reagan in 1980 and in 1993 he even led a political action committee for Republican candidates. In 2016 he even has made appearance with Donald Trump on the stage.

Petty has also help political offices with the support from the party. He was part of the county commission in 1980.1982 and 1990. In 1993 he was the Republican party nominee for the North Caroline Secretary of State election, but he unfortunately lost it.

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