Richard Petty vs Cale Yarborough
Richard Petty vs Cale Yarborough: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough?
Cale Yarborough was another fierce competitor during Petty's career, known for his aggressive racing style. Their rivalry peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s, highlighted by numerous head-to-head finishes.
Richard Petty
Key numbers
- NASCAR Cup Series Races1,184
- Career Wins200
- Top Tens712
- Poles123
- NASCAR Convertible Division Wins1
Top honours
- NASCAR Cup Series Championships7 (1964, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1979)
- Daytona 500 Wins7 (1964, 1966, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980)
- NASCAR Rookie of the Year1959
- Most Wins in NASCAR History200
- Most Poles in NASCAR History123
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Cale Yarborough
Key numbers
- Career Wins83
- Top Tens208
- Poles14
- Championships3
Top honours
- NASCAR Cup Series Championships3 (1976, 1977, 1978)
- Daytona 500 Wins1 (1984)
- Most Wins in a Season14 (1977)