Richard Petty is 88 years old as of 2026.

Quick Scoop: How old is Richard Petty?

  • Richard Petty was born on July 2, 1937, in Level Cross, North Carolina.
  • As of early 2026, that makes him 88 years old.
  • He is widely known as “The King” of NASCAR, holding a record 200 Cup Series race wins and seven Cup championships.

A tiny bit of context

Richard Petty raced in what is now the NASCAR Cup Series from 1958 to 1992, becoming the most successful driver in its history by total wins. Even in his late 80s, he still appears at NASCAR events and remains an iconic figure for fans who grew up watching him race and for newer audiences who know him through the sport’s history.

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