Who Won 1976 Daytona 500?
1976 Daytona 500
| Race details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver | A. J. Foyt | Ellington Racing |
| Laps | 66 | |
| Winner | ||
| No. 21 | David Pearson | Wood Brothers Racing |
What car did Richard Petty drive in 1976?
Dodge Intrepid R/
Petty and his son Kyle Petty recount the finish of the 1976 Daytona 500. RICHARD PETTY (Car owner Petty Enterprises Dodge Intrepid R/Ts) “It wasn’t a big deal then. When it was over, it was over.
Did Richard Petty win the Daytona 500?
Winning the Daytona 500 is something every NASCAR driver dreams about. Some have won it multiple times — Richard Petty snagged seven Daytona 500 wins — while others spend their entire driving career in search of an elusive checkered flag at Daytona International Speedway.
Did Richard Petty ever drive a Dodge Daytona?
Richard Petty’s No. 43 rides took on a splash of bright STP red with his familiar blue in the early 1970s. And the King added some ’70s-style facial hair as well. His 1973 Dodge became a Daytona 500 winner that year, winning by two laps over runner-up Bobby Isaac’s Ford.
How long have the Wood Brothers been in NASCAR?
The Wood Brothers Racing Team holds the unique distinction of being the oldest active team in NASCAR, having fielded cars since 1950. They are known for their long relationship with Ford Motor Company, and the long-standing use of the number 21 on their main car.
How many races have the Wood Brothers win?
Wood Brothers Racing has collected 99 NASCAR Cup Series race wins over its storied history.
How old was Dale Earnhardt when he passed away?
49 years (1951–2001)Dale Earnhardt / Age at death
killed in crash. On February 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr., considered one of the greatest drivers in National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) history, dies at the age of 49 in a last-lap crash at the 43rd Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Earnhardt was driving his famous black No.
When did Richard Petty win the Daytona?
Richard Petty, driver of the No. 43 STP Plymouth, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Daytona 500 on Feb. 27, 1966.
How old was Richard Petty when retired?
age 54
In October 1991, at age 54, Richard Petty announced he would retire after a 29-race fan appreciation tour the following season. After his last race in 1992, Petty considered his 34 years of success in a sport that tests one’s ability to survive.