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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

19 Mar 1972

Page 35

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High Point Enterprise

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High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1972

Page

35

Richard Petty Day honors NASCAR star in North Carolina

Governor Bob Scott proclaimed Richard Petty Day in North Carolina at a Greensboro banquet, with Petty later featured at a Carolina Cougars game. The article chronicles Petty’s rise from Randolph County roots, multi-sport high school athlete to NASCAR’s winningest driver, noting his 1959 Rookie of the Year award and Daytona victories in 1964 and 1966 as milestones in a storied career.

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Benny Phillips Richard Petty Randolph County Bob Scott North Carolina Tar Heel Petty Lee Richard Maurice Level Cross Randleman High Chrysler Dodge Columbia Oldsmobile Randleman Julian Grays Chapel Cedar Falls Ramseur Glenda Sophia Petty Brothers Linda Owens Daytona Nascar Bill France Satch Paige
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Carolina UCLA showdown looming after Florida State win

UNC coach Daly says Carolina has a strong shot to beat UCLA if they defeat Florida State on Thursday. Smith downplays talk of matchups while reflecting on past games against Kentucky and FSU. The piece highlights Richard Petty’s lifelong dedication to racing and public kindness, portraying him as unretiring at thirty-four with a legacy built by his father.

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Carolina UCLA Florida State Daly Smith Kentucky Mid-East
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