Richard Petty is a legendary American retired NASCAR driver. Here is everything about his Net Worth, Salary, and Records.
| Birthplace | Level Cross, Randolph County, North Carolina |
| Age | 88 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | Na |
| Weight | Na |
| Net Worth | $65 Million |
| Date of Birth | July 2, 1937 |
| Wife/Girlfriend | 4 |
| Children | Lynda Owens |
| Team | Petty Enterprises |
Richard Petty made his NASCAR debut in 1958 at CNE Stadium at the Jim Mideon 500. Richard Petty has won the NASCAR Cup Series 8 times. He competed in the division for 35 years and participated in more than 1,100 races. Richard Petty has 200 wins and 712 top-ten finish. Petty also completed 123 Poles.
In the NASCAR Convertible Division, he competed in 15 races for 2 years. Petty was the Grand National Series twice in 1964 and 1967. Richard Petty also won the Winston Cup series 5 times. He was the winner of the 1983 Winston 500 race. Richard Petty was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1997.
Richard Petty was one of the highest-paid NASCAR drivers during his career. He earned $1 million in NASCAR. As of 2025, Richard Petty has a net worth of $65 million and he remains one of the richest NASCAR drivers of all time. There is no information about Richard Petty’s salary in racing .
Richard Petty was the brand of NASCAR. He signed lucrative deals with top car companies, fitness brands, and apparel brands. There is no information about his endorsements. Sources indicate he earned over $2 million from brand deals during his racing days. Richard Petty is the brand ambassador of the racing team Petty GMS. He also owns the Richard Petty Museum which has collections of the racer’s belongings.
Richard Petty became a full-time businessman after retiring from NASCAR. He invested in real estate and restaurants. Richard Petty also founded the Petty Enterprises racing team. GMS Racing owns a major share in Petty Enterprises and it was sold for $20 million. Richard Petty has properties in Randleman, Wyoming, California, and Florida.
Richard Petty is the son of a three-time NASCAR winner, Lee Petty. Richard Petty lives in a luxurious house with his family in the Level Cross, Randleman. After retirement, Richard Petty turned as an actor and politician. Richard Petty made an appearance in the 2008 comedy drama film, Swing Vote. He was the voice artist for the “King” character in the Disney Pixar animated film, Cars.
Richard Petty married Lynda Owens. His wife was diagnosed with cancer and she died in 2014. Richard Petty has 4 children – Kyle, Sharon, Lisa and Rebecca. Richard Petty is a spokesperson for many products. His son Kyle Petty also participated in NASCAR. Richard Petty lives in Petty Estate with his family where he has a historic site and garage.