Graham Bensinger

Graham Bensinger

Richard Petty: Growing up poor, racing legends & 200 wins | Full Interview (2016)

Jun 17, 2026 · 1:27:26

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Richard Petty describes growing up poor on a North Carolina tobacco farm.
He recounts moonshining, overcoming broken necks, and achieving 200 wins.
Petty shares a story about eating KFC with President Reagan.

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American racing driver · 2 podcast appearances

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