April 9 - This day in Petty history

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pettycash
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April 9 - This day in Petty history Apr 8, 2010 19:37:05 GMT -5

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Post by pettycash on Apr 8, 2010 19:37:05 GMT -5

1966 - Richard finishes 2nd to David Pearson in the Greenville 200 at Greenville-Pickens Speedway.

1967 - Richard wins the Hickory 200 by 2 laps.

1972 - Richard finishes 3rd in the Southeastern 500 at Bristol behind 2 Bobbys - winner Allison and 2nd place Isaac

1978 - Richard finishes 5th in the Rebel 500 at Darlington.

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April 9 - This day in Petty history Apr 9, 2010 9:14:39 GMT -5

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Post by donmoos on Apr 9, 2010 9:14:39 GMT -5

I have been following these posts for awhile now. I really enjoy them. Unfortunately it got me to thinking.

Is there a race weekend that Richard has never won a race on. Not sure how that would go but with 36-40 something race weekends over the years I wonder if there was a week that eluded him?

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