Famous Debuts
On this day in 1958, 21-year-old Richard Petty made his NASCAR Grand National debut.
Petty started seventh in a 19-car field and finished 17th, crashing half way through the race, "King Richard" would run in nine races during the 1958 season, earning $750 dollars and recording one top-ten finish. His father, Lee, would win seven races of the 50 he started, earning $26,565 and taking the NASCAR season title.
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