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Richard Petty honored with plaque at North Carolina museum

2026-08-25 · Richard Petty · Player Focus

Richard Petty receives commemorative plaque for 1970 Ona Speedway win

Ona Speedway will present Richard Petty with a plaque celebrating his 1970 NASCAR Cup Series victory at the track on Tuesday morning. According to a release from Ona Speedway, track historian Steve Chapman visited the Richard Petty Museum in Randleman, North Carolina, and noticed that Petty's trophy from that win was missing a plaque. Plans were then made for track promoter T.J. Layne to present Petty with a race-winning trophy and plaque from that 1970 win, an effort to preserve and establish historical accuracy. The presentation will take place at the Richard Petty Museum, though the ceremony will be streamed on Ona Speedway's Facebook page. The event coincides with the 55th anniversary of the final NASCAR race held at the 0.437-mile track on August 8, 1971, which was again won by Petty.

NASCAR legend Richard Petty to be honored at North Carolina Awards

Richard Petty is set to be honored at the North Carolina Awards, recognizing his lasting impact on the sport. The ceremony celebrates Petty's legendary career that spanned from 1958 to 1992, during which he earned 200 career NASCAR Cup Series victories, cementing his nickname "The King." Ona Speedway noted that Petty earned 200 career victories across his illustrious career, which ran from 1958 to 1992. In that time, Ona hosted four NASCAR Cup Series races in 1963, 1964, 1970 and 1971, dubbed the West Virginia 300, with Petty winning the last three races. The inaugural race at Ona was won by Fred Lorenzen.

Unique 1970 race conditions at Ona Speedway

Petty's 1970 win at Ona Speedway remains one of the most unique moments in the track's history. According to Ona Speedway, the track's lights went out during the race, leaving drivers racing in the dark since racecars do not have lights. The presentation of the plaque comes just after the 55-year anniversary of the final NASCAR race held at the track on August 8, 1971. Ona Speedway promoter T.J. Layne emphasized the importance of the gesture, stating the plans were made in an effort to preserve and establish historical accuracy regarding Petty's wins at the facility.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Richard Petty will receive a commemorative plaque for his 1970 Ona Speedway win at the Richard Petty Museum
  • The presentation coincides with the 55th anniversary of the final race at Ona Speedway on August 8, 1971
  • Petty earned 200 career NASCAR Cup Series victories during his career from 1958 to 1992
  • Ona Speedway hosted four NASCAR Cup Series races, with Petty winning the last three events in 1970 and 1971

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