Petty agreed to spend some time with me, my family and

 my number 43 Charger. Pit crew member and motor

 home driver, Archie Kennedy, let us into the Competitors

 Motor Home Parking area where Richard met us for

 pictures and autographs. Words alone can not express

 my gratitude to Richard, Archie and Martha Jane for this 

experience.

There are many reasons Richard Petty is the King of NASCAR racing. He dominated the series from the mid

sixties to the mid seventies. He scored a total of 200 wins, a feat that will never be matched. He has always

represented the sport with dignity and class. I can't name an icon in any arena who would make time in his busy

schedule to "meet and greet" a few fans with only a one week's notice. I was planning on selling my #43 Dodge