Darlington in Darlington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richard Petty All-Time NASCAR Record
Darlington International Raceway
Photographed By Dave W, May 21, 2023
1. Richard Petty All-Time NASCAR Record Marker
Here on May 13, 1967, Richard Petty set an all-time NASCAR record by streaking to victory in the Rebel 400, in a 1967 Plymouth. It was his 55th career Grand National win topping the previous career high of 54, set by his father, Lee Petty.
Erected 1967 by Chrysler-Plymouth Division / Chrysler Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1967.
Location. 34° 17.844′ N, 79° 54.302′ W. Marker is in Darlington, South Carolina, in Darlington County. Marker is on Harry Byrd Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy, Darlington SC 29532, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Darlington Raceway (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Darlington Raceway (a few steps from this marker); George W. Dargan (approx. one mile away); Henry "Dad" Brown (approx. 1.4 miles away); Julius A. Dargan House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Darlington Memorial Center (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site of First Methodist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Wilds-Edwards House / Samuel Hugh Wilds (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darlington.
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Photographed By Dave W, May 21, 2023
2. Richard Petty All-Time NASCAR Record Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
