Richard Petty has captured the most Daytona 500 victories. Who else has won the Great American Race in its 66-year history? Here's the list.

Behind every successful man, there is a woman.' This might sound cliche sometimes, but in Richard Petty's case, it's true.

It all started with the late Lee Petty (427 Cup Series races in over 16 years). Then, his son, Richard Petty, took over the baton and passed it to his son, Kyle Petty (827 Cup Series races in over ...

NASCAR legend Richard Petty was able to get back control after almost losing his racing team, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) about 14 years ago. The team, which has had many name changes over 60 ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lee Petty wins first Daytona 500 — three days later 1959: The first Daytona 500 provided an instant classic. Lee Petty and Johnny ...

It all started with Lee Petty, which feels appropriate. He won the first Daytona 500 in 1959. Five years later, his son, Richard, claimed the increasingly iconic NASCAR race for the first time.

From Lee Petty’s win in 1959 to William Byron’s triumph last year, the Great American Race rarely comes and goes without a thrill. Often, it provides something fans have never seen before.