Failure To Launch Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCARWith seven races left in the Sprint Cup season, Denny Hamlin is the only Toyota driver with a shot at the crown.Toyota's deep pockets were widely expected to dominate NASCAR when the company arrived. Tom Bowles explores why, three years later, the takeover hasn't happened. Oct 9, 2009
27,260 -- Juan Pablo Montoya (jpmontoya) 17,165 -- Kyle Petty (kylepetty) 17,025 -- Kevin Harvick (KevinHarvick) 16,838 -- Michael Waltrip (mw55) 15,621 -- Tony Stewart (14tonystewart) 13,858 -- Kenny Wallace (Kenny_Wallace). SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Royal pain: Hall-bound King really a racer, not a brand Oct 5, 2009
CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: NASCAR driver Kyle Petty (R) talks with olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson (L) prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 23, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina ... CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson (L) sits in the Coca-Cola car with NASCAR driver Kyle Petty on the track prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 23, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards' injury is among the most unusual Sep 10, 2009
Kyle Petty and Davey Allison both broke their hands after punching a truck; Dale Earnhardt broke his hand in a fight; Greg Biffle cracked some ribs slipping on his boat; Denny Hamlin gashed his hand while playing tag. Petty and Allison vented their frustrations after a race by punching their team haulers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Atlantis, Paradise Island Welcomes All-Star Line Up of 25 Sports Icons and 25 World Famous Poker Pros for Sports Legends Challenge Aug 13, 2009
The Sports Legends Challenge is the sports fan's ultimate fantasy featuring four days of casino gaming and golf cash prize tournaments with some of the biggest names in sports, including: Troy Aikman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Richard Petty, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Emmitt Smith, Reggie Jackson, Chuck Liddell, Tony Hawk, Joe Namath, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Mark Messier, Fuzzy Zoeller, Jerry West, Herschel Walker, Jim Brown, Randy Couture, Bobby Hull, Ozzie Smith, Laffit Pincay, Brooks Robinson, Gale Sayers,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Driving force from home Aug 9, 2009
After entering NASCAR he rose to be crew chief for drivers including Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Kyle Petty and Bobby Allison. For the past five years he's been in charge of NASCAR rules and regulations. (Albany Times Union)
Mike's Garage: Could changes chase away fans from NASCAR? Aug 7, 2009
I hate to repeat myself, but Dale Jr. is starting to look a lot like Kyle Petty. I m a fan of Dale Jr. and I hate to see what he is going through, but if it s not the equipment that he is racing it is something else. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Player or not, do you ever see anybody negotiating their salary down for any reason??... Aug 5, 2009
Dale Jr is the new Kyle Petty. Score: 24. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
J) -- Bobby Hull -- Troy Aikman -- Mike Ditka -- Ozzie Smith -- Richard Petty -- Mark Messier -- Laffit Pincay -- Sugar Ray Leonard -- Fuzzy Zoeller -- Brooks Robinson -- Emmitt Smith -- Jerry West -- Gale Sayers -- Reggie Jackson -- Herschel Walker -- Kyle Petty -- Chuck Liddell -- Jim Brown -- Michael Strahan -- Tony Hawk -- Randy Couture -- Rocco Mediate -- Joe Namath. Sports fans interested in participating should visit or call 404-869-5000 for information on how to register. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TWITTER: Armstrong, Torres, White top best of Olympic tweeters Jun 16, 2009
"Just landed in NC and headed to the race track just for a look see then resting for the night before I hit the track with Kyle Petty... OMG!" 8:09 PM May 22nd. "Thank U Thank U Thank U! I cant believe i won Dancing With The Stars! i am officially the happiest girl in the world and i owe that all to u" 12:00 AM May 21st. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
ABC hopes to ride Borel and Belmont Jun 5, 2009
As TNT begins its NASCAR coverage Sunday, analyst Kyle Petty will drive from one race to another in Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, New Hampshire, Florida and Illinois rather than fly. But he won't be encased in an elaborate bus. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Starting Point: Rescued students & tainted cans of Red Bull Jun 3, 2009
Auto racer Kyle Petty, 49. Actor/comedian Dana Carvey, 54. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Eury Jr. out as crew chief for slumping Earnhardt May 29, 2009
DUH wrote on May 28, 2009 4:54 PM:" Yeah yeah yeah. The guy can't drive worth a hill of beans so you blame the crew chief? It can't be Dale Jr's fault. He's the son of a NASCAR legend. Face it, he's nowhere near as good as his dad and never will be. You only expect great things from him because of who his dad was. It didn't work for Kyle Petty either. ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Surging Toms could add first win of season May 21, 2009
Hasn't played here since 2002 and spent last week Twittering, er, crossing the country in the Kyle Petty Charity Ride. In fact, he wasted little time in joining the pilgrimage in Sun Valley, Idaho after missing the cut at THE PLAYERS. Should be a breeze for him to finish inside the Top 25, and you'll understand if he says he's wiped. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Petty charity ride will end in Greensboro May 16, 2009
The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will end in Greensboro following its 3,500-mile trek from Washington state ... The event raises money for Victory Junction, a camp set up by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty to help children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
New emergency texting available to race patrons May 14, 2009
On the final ballot, Kahne's win was up against 1992's "One Hot Night,'' when Davey Allison dueled with Kyle Petty for the first win under the lights at the suburban Charlotte, N.C., track.Kahne received 70 percent of the votes."I've seen some pretty incredible races and finishes at Lowe's Motor Speedway,'' Kahne said. "The fans got me into the All-Star Race last year and I owe that victory to them. It's pretty cool that they've voted that moment as the best. The speedway has a lot of history... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Born to ride May 11, 2009
Bill Schaefer/Idaho State Journal Kyle Petty signs a bandana for Brittany McIntire, 17, of Pocatello, during a stop over at the Flags West Truck Stop on Interstate 15 outside of Downey Sunday afternoon during the 2009 Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America ... DOWNEY -- Auto racing fans and motorcycle enthusiasts alike traveled to Downey Sunday to meet one of the most famous names in both sports -- NASCAR driver Kyle Petty ... But the annual Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride isn't... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
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Kyle Petty charity bike ride. (Kyle with camper): NASCAR driver Kyle Petty has a laugh with a Victory Junction camper while visiting the camp in Randleman, N.C. during the 2008 Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America ... The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America supports Victory Junction, a camp for chronically ill children that the Pettys opened in 2004 in memory of their late son Adam. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Martin ready for another lap around the track May 7, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
All-Star race changes format Mar 28, 2009
1992 - In the first all-star night race Kyle Petty and Davey Allison battle side by side on the final lap, as the two crash into one another while crossing the start-finish line with Allison taking the checkered flag. 1998 - Mark Martin works his way through the pack over the final 10 laps and gets the victory when Jeff Gordon runs out of fuel entering the final turn. (Niles Star, MI)
NASCAR All-Star race to end with 10-lap finish Mar 26, 2009
Some of the most memorable moments in event history came during a 10-lap final segment, including Rusty Wallace's race-winning spin of Darrell Waltrip in 1989 and the side-by-side race to the checkered flag between Kyle Petty and Davey Allison in 1992. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
All-Star race to end with 10-lap finish Mar 26, 2009
Some of the most memorable moments in event history came during a 10-lap final segment, including Rusty Wallace s race-winning spin of Darrell Waltrip in 1989 and the side-by-side race to the checkered flag between Kyle Petty and Davey Allison in 1992. What better way to celebrate the 25th running of this great event than incorporate that element back into the format. (Longview Daily News, WA)
New Petty team encouraged by Daytona results Feb 19, 2009
And there was no room in the new company for Kyle Petty, who had run Petty Enterprises for a period and drove for the organization from 1997 through 2008 ... There was no solution, though, for Kyle Petty, who briefly visited Daytona the day before the 500 and said he was crushed by RPM s decision to use a retro paint scheme on Allmendinger s car ... The look matched the car Kyle Petty drove in a 1979 ARCA race at Daytona that was his first career victory. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Raining champ Feb 16, 2009
Little E is quickly turning into the Kyle Petty of his generation, all name and little else to show for it. He's won only three races during the past four years. (Florida Today)
Tulsa still has strong NASCAR ties Feb 15, 2009
Another former Citgo driver, Kyle Petty, lost his Cup ride during the offseason merger of Petty Enterprises and Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Jamie McMurray from Joplin, Mo. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Daytona Notebook Feb 15, 2009
Kyle Petty: 'There is no Petty Enterprises ... Kyle Petty, the son of seven-time Daytona 500 winner Richard Petty, knew the day would come when NASCAR's first family wouldn't be at stock car racing's Super Bowl ... The move kept the Petty name in the business, but Kyle Petty said he feels no loyalty for the new team. (Longview Daily News, WA)
This Daytona 500 won't have a Petty Feb 15, 2009
Kyle Petty, the son of seven-time Daytona 500 winner Richard Petty, knew the day would come when NASCAR's first family wouldn't be at stock car racing's Super Bowl ... The move kept the Petty name in the business, but Kyle Petty said he feels no loyalty for the new team ... When asked about Reed Sorenson posting the fastest time during Saturday's practice while driving the iconic No. 43 Dodge that Richard Petty drove to seven championships, Kyle Petty grimaced. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dynasty Derailed Feb 14, 2009
Kyle Petty carried the PEI banner into battle in 1984, but the team made only four starts with two drivers in 1985. Richard returned to the family-run business in 1986 and stayed there until he retired as a driver in 1992. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
ServiceMaster Clean Yellow Flag Caution Period to Debut at Daytona 500 Feb 12, 2009
Kyle Petty also has partnered with ServiceMaster Clean to help promote this unique sponsorship. The Petty name is one of the most prominent in NASCAR history, as Kyle won his first significant race at the 1979 Daytona ARCA 200 in a Dodge Magnum, at the time becoming the youngest driver to win a major league stock car event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Speedway's 'preacher' still touches lives Feb 10, 2009
Longtime NASCAR driver Kyle Petty remembers Marchman in good times and tragedies. He said Marchman helped his family when his father, Richard Petty, wrecked in 1988 and when his grandfather, Lee, was seriously injured in 1961 and hospitalized for months. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
