The Scene Vault Podcast -- NASCAR Icon Richard Petty

Richard Petty … what else do we really need to say? NASCAR Hall of Fame inaugural inductee. Seven championships … seven Daytona 500 wins … the number 43 … 200 wins.
It's a perfect fit for our 200th episode.
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[@charles4825]

I saw Richard during Christmas holidays when I was a kid. I told my Mom there's Richard Petty and said didn't think it was. I went up to him and spoke and he was the nicest man. He didn't have his hat or sunglasses on.

[@chargingcharlielarockjr.9404]

I won a contest to a meet and greet with Richard Petty as a kid back in the early 80’s. It was at Komfort Koach here in Louisville Ky. I got a shirt ,a 43 car pillow and Car and car hauler with a Richard Petty Figurine. Truly a great day and to be honest he treated me like the King that day

[@robertdula861]

I never get tired of listening to the “King”! A fan for life! It’s great that it’s the 200th episode and I don’t know if you planned it but the clip was 43 minutes and 43 seconds! Imagine that!👍

[@timchilders3535]

I noticed that myself! I kinda get the feeling that was completely planned that way🙂

[@JJA1987]

It's amazing that Richard is in his 80's and doesn't look it !!! He's Truly A Treasure

[@reginaldhall6871]

Kyle at 61 looks older than his dad

[@sandiestep1787]

Absolutely the BEST! My blood has run Petty Blue since 1960!

[@Slinger43]

You got me beat by 6 yrs, Riverside International in Southern California 1966, Dad took me to my first Cup race, I was 5 & I've been bleeding Petty Blue ever since! 💪💙👍

[@spence7985]

From a distance the king looks like he’s young enough to jump in the car and get 201

[@emeyer6963]

Looks pretty damn good for a guy who will be 85 years young in a few weeks.Always the King.Nice interview guys

[@alanquintus2069]

The King throwing away his cell phone. Priceless !😂

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Thanks For Uploading Rick And Steve Richard Petty The King Number 43 Stp Pontiac From 1982 To 1992

[@turbo1438]

Jeffrey 👋🏁

[@wesleybostic7139]

I met him 5 years ago when I was in 3rd grade at his museum and he signed everything I had which was over 5 things even a pinewood derby car of his 70 super bird

[@turbo1438]

200th episode, how fitting!

[@TheSceneVault]

Fun Fact ... we did this interview more than a year ago and saved it all this time so we COULD run it for our 200th episode!

[@turbo1438]

@@TheSceneVault nice job on all your podcasts

[@SomeUsernameSomeoneElseTookIt]

@@TheSceneVault and i also noticed it's 43:43

[@gregmckinney2877]

A absolute true American Treasure!!! If you want a great example of a sports legend and hero that walks the walk, and is truely humble and thankful, His name is Richard Lee Petty !!!

[@maxpuppy96]

President Kennedy? Apollo landing? What the hell kind of questions are these for the King? Ask about racing for Christ sakes.

[@TheSceneVault]

We were TRYING to come up with questions he hasn’t already been asked 10,000 times. Sorry if it missed the mark with you.

[@vc27r]

I appreciated the question! Thanks for the great interview!

[@chrisnewton9325]

Born and raised in North Carolina mountains. Born in 1970. McDowell co. I got to be one of the last ones to bring illegal alcohol to the boot leg dealers before it was made legal in the early 80s. Richard your my hero buddy. I had a sticker of the 43 on my big wheel.

[@timchilders3535]

@Chris Newton "Made legal".....Care to elaborate please? I'm about your age, I was born in June 1969 myself. Thanks!

[@michaelatkins9780]

That's an example of how it was then here in N.C, back then Steve and Rick. Both you guys know that. Was it not the greatest place to grow up, living the American dream and not even realize it until, you're old enough to take the time to think about it. Boy, I sure feel sorry for kids these days. Another racing academy award performance Steve, Rick, you can't begin to know how y'all made my day.

[@davidbaldwin1591]

41:20 The best part of all of it (and it's good) is right at the end.

[@TomChame]

Excellent, thanks!

[@kevinmckenzie7043]

I don't know how to comment on this. Anything I would say would be so inadequate. There are just two words that come to mind: "The King"!

[@greghall1307]

Totally Awesome Interview. Thanks Guys.

[@reginaldhall6871]

NEVER turned down an autograph request & if there's a record for the most autographs then he must be the King of it too

[@jayberlo764]

I had to laugh when I saw this was 43:43 minutes long :)

[@jayberlo764]

There better be more! :)

[@michaelpaulpadillamdacgrou7904]

Love that man! The Benge watching and telephone story says it all!

[@johncraine9082]

Fantastic interview of Richard Petty!

[@motorcop555]

The king!

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

A true American icon.

[@ogboogerdog]

10:04 Whaddaya remember bout the Apollo moon landing? RICHARD- I wudn't on the trip so I didnt give a shit.

[@Dd13200]

This video of the king is 43 minutes long.

[@1964deuce]

You asked Richard where he was on 9-11 I know I’ll never forget I was working for Richard at the time building cylinder heads

[@TheSceneVault]

My BIRTHDAY is 9/11 …

[@TechnikMeister2]

He was no saint. He just made sure he was not in the building when his crew did their tricky stuff. He always said, "If you are going to cheat, make sure you cheat neat."

[@tylermathis-kx7pu]

Richard Petty watching Netflix wasn’t on the bingo card!

[@charlesrichardson4032]

The King need we say more

[@briansenecal3071]

BADDASS!🏁🍻

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Dale Inman and David Pearson we’re ready to whip some ass LOL

[@tigermanfann77]

No offense to The King but man you can tell he lives in a bubble ! I have never met anyone who don't know where they was at the moment they heard of the attacks on 9-11-01 ... I am 42 and not once has a person when talking about Sept 11 not recounted the moment, what they was doing and where they was .... I find that a interesting outlook on RP's daily life..... I met RP once as a kid and recall him signing only RP and not the huge beautiful signature you commonly see... Has anyone else only got the "RP" as a Richard Petty signature ? Another great show...

[@_2LiveQ]

I hope we all don’t have to win 200 races to look that good at 85 lol

[@nexusly6720]

He looks damn good in his late 80s

[@hammertime1]

👍

[@jeffatkinson6848]

funny story about cell phone

[@hammertime1]

👑

[@tylerhendrix539]

How fitting is it that the video length is 43:43?

[@pitiga1996official]

Richard Petty NICE 👍👍👍👍👍

[@markc9409]

The funny thing is way back brand loyalty was a real thing and crews helped each other now all the crap comes from China and crews cant help someone with a different name on the sticker.

[@racecar157]

odd question but who drove richards bus.. I remember watching a video of him talking about working for richard & maintaining the motorhome

[@TheSceneVault]

That would be Archie Kennedy.

[@racecar157]

@@TheSceneVault found the video right after commenting 😂

[@JohnSmith-nt1kj]

introduce Richard to Yellowstone!

[@jeffatkinson6848]

richard looks great fer his age

[@chargingcharlielarockjr.9404]

He sere does

[@robertwise5432]

Richard had a HOG engine for his 200th. win , nascar let him keep the win but took the purse

[@TRM83]

For all the good for the sport as a driver, he has doubled in harm as a owner recently.

[@motorcop555]

The king!