5 Greatest achievements of Richard Petty’s NASCAR career

The first driver to win 7 cup championships. Tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson for most championships.

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record 200 cup race wins from 1184 starts. all-time pole winner with 123 poles.

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Record holder for the greatest number of wins cup series race wins a season, 27 wins.

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Holds the record for the greatest number of wins at Daytona. 10 wins.

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Holds the record for Most consecutive NASCAR Cup Series wins with 10 wins in 1967.

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