Richard Petty – Randolph Record

For Level Cross icon Dale Inman, next stop is N.C. Sports Hall of Fame

May 1, 2025 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Dale Inman sits for a recent interview at the former racing team’s headquarters in Level Cross. (Petty Family Racing) LEVEL CROSS — Dale Inman has just about spanned the globe because of his ties to […]

News

Land donation could lead to larger Victory Junction

December 16, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

RANDLEMAN – NASCAR legend Richard Petty has donated approximately 403 acres of land to Victory Junction, though there’s no clearly identified plan for expansion of the facility. In making last week’s announcement, it’s possible that […]

Entertainment

NASCAR Day Festival might attract more vendors this weekend

October 3, 2024 Bob Sutton Comments Off

RANDLEMAN – The 36th edition of the NASCAR Day Festival in downtown Randleman is scheduled for 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. The event honors the Petty family and their impact on NASCAR and in the community. […]

Petty, ‘The King’ of NASCAR, says camp for seriously ill children is family’s true legacy

July 6, 2024 Associated Press Comments Off

Richard Petty and his granddaughter Montgomery Lee Petty, then 14, take part in a 2000 news conference announcing the founding of Victory Junction Gang Camp. (The Associated Press) Richard Petty, with a record 200 Cup […]

Moffitt makes move to Trucks with new team

December 12, 2023 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Thad Moffitt, center, will move to a new venture with a new team for 2024. Crew chief Doug George, left, and team owner Lane Moore, right, were at the announcement. (PJ Ward-Brown/Randolph Record) LEVEL CROSS […]

Petty Foundation assists Camp Albemarle

June 21, 2023 Randolph Record Comments Off

NEWPORT – Richard Petty and the Petty Family Foundation are part of a joint effort to boost Camp Albermarle. According to a release, Camp Albemarle, a 70-year-old ministry providing summer camps, educational, and recreational programs […]

Randleman’s Petty statue honors driver for many deeds

April 20, 2023 Scott Pelkey, North State Journal Comments Off

RANDLEMAN – Hundreds of residents and fans gathered Saturday afternoon in Randleman to see the unveiling of a statue of the “King of NASCAR” himself, Richard Petty, at the new Richard Petty Tribute Park. The […]

Moffitt takes spot in Trans Am Series

January 10, 2023 Randolph Record Comments Off

Thad Moffitt, left, poses with his grandfather Richard Petty in connection with the announcement regarding the young driver’s next opportunity. (Courtesy photo) Driver Thad Moffitt will compete full time in the Trans Am Series in […]

NASCAR Day returns with big crowds

October 6, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Randleman Festival roars back to life to celebrate racing heritage RANDLEMAN — Last weekend’s NASCAR Day Festival went off pretty much without a hitch as several thousand people roamed Randleman streets. “We had a perfect […]

Baker sets sights on comeback in Caraway standings

August 24, 2021 Bob Sutton Comments Off

Area driver aims to move up in points race SOPHIA — Johnny Baker needs a fast finish in a true sense at Caraway Speedway. With the season winding down the Asheboro driver is contending for […]