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Richard Petty

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Books

Bledsoe, Jerry. The World's Number One, Flat-Out, All-Time Great, Stock Car Racing Book. New York: Doubleday, 1975.

Howell, Mark D. From Moonshine to Madison Avenue: A Cultural History of the NASCAR. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University Popular Press, 1997.

Periodicals

Bisher, Furman. "'King' Richard's reign." Atlanta Journal and Constitution (November 15, 1992).

Cawthon, Raad. Richard's Last Ride: The Making Of A Legend." Atlanta Journal and Constitution (November 15, 1992).

Clark, Ian M. "Petty born to race. Petty family goes from glory to tragedy." Manchester Union Leader (May 13, 2000).

Coble, Don. "Hometown hero hasn't forgotten his roots." USA Today (November 13, 1992).

Fry, Darrell. "The King." St. Petersburg Times (November 15, 1992).

Glick. Shav. "For Richard Petty, it's been a long, fun ride." Houston Chronicle (November 15, 1992).

Hudgens, Dallas. "Minutes of Thunder." Washington Post (June 28, 1998).

Kindred, Dave. "It Will Take a Heap of Booze-Running to Top Petty." Washington Post (February 19, 1978).

Minter, Rick "'Not retired, just recycled'." Atlanta Journal and Constitution (November 12, 1993).

Perrone, Vinnie. "Petty Goes Out With Blaze, Kulwicki Gets Glory." Washington Post (November 16, 1992).

"Richard's Last Ride: A Special Thank You To Fans." Atlanta Journal and Constitution (November 15, 1992).

Robinson, Bill. "Richard's Last Ride: The Races He Has Won Remembering Richard." Atlanta Journal and Constitution (November 15, 1992).

Thomy, Al. "Petty's first victory snatched away by father." Atlanta Journal and Constitution (November 15, 1992).

Tuschak, Beth. "Farewell To The King." USA Today (November 13, 1992).

Tuschak, Beth. "Royal sendoff begins for Petty." USA Today (February 14, 1992).

Williams, Robert. "Richard Petty a Daytona Rookie—in TV Booth." Omaha World Herald (February 17, 1995).

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