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Made in Level Cross

The Leprechaun Has No Luck

In this episode of ‘Made in Level Cross’, hosts Thad Moffitt and Rowland George delve into the world of racing, sharing insights and stories from

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Why Richard Petty’s 1983 Penalty at Charlotte Still Affects NASCAR Today

On October 9, 1983, Richard Petty won his 198th at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Miller High Life 500. Four hours later, Ken Squier did a stand-up in the Charlotte Motor Speedway press box announcing Richard Petty’s car had a massively oversized engine and left side tires on the right side of the car. The result, a 104 point penalty and a $35,000 fine (roughly $105,000 in today’s money).

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Who Was Better? David Pearson vs Richard Petty

Petty is rightfully considered the “King” of stock car racing. However, I am here to present that there is an argument that Pearson was a better driver than Richard Petty. Before you talk about how ridiculous that is, just hear me out.

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The Iconic Petty 43 and its Many Makes and Models

In a sport dominated by brand loyalty, Richard Petty’s iconic 43 has been a but of an oxymoron. The announcement yesterday of the 43 car switching its’ manufacturer to Toyota is nothing new to King Richard I. Here is a brief look at every manufacturer the the 43 has graced the side of over the years in the Cup Series.

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