1273: Kyle Petty is an auto racing icon.




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Summary: Kyle Petty is an auto racing icon, a champion of philanthropy, and one of the most popular personalities in NASCAR. The son of NASCAR champion Richard Petty and grandson of NASCAR pioneer Lee Petty - Kyle followed in their footsteps, starting his 30-year NASCAR career as a Sprint Cup driver in 1979 at age 19, before also becoming an owner and media commentator. In 2004, Kyle and the Petty family opened the doors to Victory Junction - a camp created for children.