Cup NEWSThe King’s Ascension Was Quick, And His Reign Was Lengthy Posted:5/6/2010 The King’s Ascension Was Quick, And His Reign Was Lengthy (Note: This is the fourth weekly release on the five inaugural inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, in Charlotte, N.C. The induction ceremony is scheduled for May 23. Bill France Sr., Bill France Sr., Junior Johnson, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are the inductees. This installment spotlights seven-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Richard Petty.) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 6, 2010) – When it comes to assessing the career of Richard Petty, the proof is in the records. Petty holds so many, it still boggles the mind of many a fan, after all these years. Granted, during much of the time when Petty competed, circumstances conspired to facilitate his dominance. There used to be far more races in a season ... and far less drivers capable of winning regularly. Those disclaimers aside, “The King” earned his crown in every way imaginable. To access the complete release go to: https://www.nascarmedia.com/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=43885.