Richard Petty

VIDEO: Netflix Shares RACE Bubba Wallace Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2022

The series includes appearances by Bubba’s fiancée and family members, his team behind-the-scenes, 23XI Racing co-owner and top NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin, fellow drivers Kyle Busch and Richard Petty, NASCAR executives, as well as commentators Michael Strahan, Jemele Hill, and W. Kamau Bell.

BLINK OF AN EYE Races Into Select Movie Theaters Nationwide September 12 Only
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 8, 2019

Based on the inspiring life story of NASCAR icons Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Sr., the high-octane documentary “Blink of an Eye” is set to race into select cinemas nationwide this September. The film features interviews with Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr. along with former Executive Vice President of Motorsports for Dale Earnhardt Inc., Ty Norris, as well as NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and Richard Childress. The cinema event also includes a special audio cameo by country music star, Trace Adkins. Additionally, fans will view a historical vignette on how the sport was born from renegade backwoods“moonshining,” a never seen interview of Dale Earnhardt Sr. by NASCAR legend Benny Parsons, a profile of Lee and Richard Petty with rare footage, plus a special “Blink of an Eye” video from singer Bobby Capps, by iconic rock band 38 Special backed by musicians from multi-platinum band 3 Doors Down.

NASCAR Returns To NBC This Saturday In Primetime From Daytona International Speedway
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 2, 2019

NASCAR returns to NBC and the “World Center of Racing” this Saturday night in primetime with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 under the lights at Daytona International Speedway at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.

Third Season of Hit Series TOYMAKERZ Premieres This February
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 4, 2019

“ToyMakerz” is set to premier a third action-packed season this February on HISTORY® and FYI®. Each week, former celebrity stuntman and head “ToyMaker” David Ankin leads his talented team in crafting one-of-a-kind custom automotive builds. From hot rods and classics to muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles, “ToyMakerz” gives car lovers across America a front-row seat to the incredible process behind building these powerful and unique machines. 

NBC Sports to Present RACING ROOTS: FEATURING BUBBA WALLACE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 11, 2018

NBC Sports will present Racing Roots: Featuring Bubba Wallace, a 30-minute special chronicling the rookie driver's journey to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, this Saturday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Racing Roots will air immediately following NBC's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying coverage from Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR On NBC Heads To Thunder Valley For Monster Energy Cup Series Racing Under The Lights This Saturday
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 15, 2018

NBC Sports Group heads to “Thunder Valley” this week for a twin bill of Monster Energy Cup and Xfinity Series races under the lights from Bristol Motor Speedway, in Bristol, Tenn. Live race coverage from “The Last Great Colosseum” begins Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, with Xfinity Series racing, and culminates Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing.

NBC Sports Group Celebrates Return of NASCAR Racing To NBC This Today Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2018

NBC Sports Group caps off the Fourth of July holiday with more than 18 hours of trackside NASCAR coverage from the “World Center of Racing,” culminating with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 this Today, July 7 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.

NBC Sports Group Celebrates Return of NASCAR Racing To NBC This Saturday 7/7
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 3, 2018

NBC Sports Group caps off the Fourth of July holiday with more than 18 hours of trackside NASCAR coverage from the “World Center of Racing,” culminating with the Coke Zero Sugar 400 this Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.

Rock Powerhouse ZZ Ward Performs Tom Petty's Hit RUNNIN' DOWN A DREAM In New Show Open For 2018 NASCAR On NBC
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 25, 2018

NBC Sports Group has selected vocal powerhouse and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward to record an all-new show open and theme song for the 2018 NASCAR on NBC season. Set to Tom Petty's hit song "Runnin' Down a Dream," the new show open kicks off NBC Sports' fourth season of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series coverage this Sunday, July 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, live from Chicagoland Speedway.

NBC Sports Announces Coverage of Darlington Raceway's NASCAR Cup Series
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 30, 2017

NBC Sports Group celebrates Darlington Raceway's throwback weekend of racing, with retro themes, graphics and style from the 1985-89 NASCAR era, integrated throughout 19 hours of trackside coverage from “The Track Too Tough to Tame,” in Darlington, South Carolina.

New 60-Minute Original Documentary Chronicles 2017 Kyle Petty Charity Ride and Impact of Victory Junction
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2017

NBCSN presents Ride to Victory: Stories of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride, an inspirational documentary that chronicles NASCAR on NBC analyst and auto racing icon Kyle Petty's annual cross-country motorcycle trek, Thursday, June 29 at 10 p.m. ET.

New 60-Minute Original Documentary Chronicles 2017 Kyle Petty Charity Ride and Impact of Victory Junction
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2017

NBCSN presents Ride to Victory: Stories of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride, an inspirational documentary that chronicles NASCAR on NBC analyst and auto racing icon Kyle Petty's annual cross-country motorcycle trek, Thursday, June 29 at 10 p.m. ET.

VIDEO: Watch All-New 'The Limit' Trailer for Disney/Pixar's CARS 3
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2017

Disney Pixar has just released an all-new trailer for CARS 3 titled  'The Limit.' The film cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017. The animated film features THE VOICE talents of Owen Wilson, CRISTELA Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Filion and more! Get a first look below!

VIDEO: First Look - Disney/Pixar Reveals CARS 3 'Rivalry' Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2017

Disney/Pixar has just released an all new trailer for CARS 3, cruising into theaters on June 16, 2017.

Golf Channel Posts 8th Straight Quarter of Viewership Growth
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2017

Golf Channel posted its eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year viewership growth with 1st Quarter 2017 drawing 110,000 average viewers in Total Day, +1% vs. 1st Quarter 2016.

Disney/Pixar's CARS 3 Gears Up for a Season-Long Ride with NASCAR
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 23, 2017

Disney•Pixar's CARS 3 is teaming up with NASCAR this year as crowd favorite Lightning McQueen prepares to return to the big screen June 16, 2017.

NBC Sports to Share In-Depth Look at Motorsports' Richard Petty in New Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2016

The cars are faster and the stakes are higher, but nearly 50 years since Richard Petty won a historic ten consecutive races, the spirit of NASCAR racing remains the same.

CMT to Premiere 3-Night Special NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2016

CMT announced an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED

CMT's 3-Night Event NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED Premieres 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2016

CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT.

CMT's 3-Night Event NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED Premieres 5/8
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 29, 2016

CMT will be premiering an unprecedented six hour, three night special event dedicated to the fearless men who took stock car racing out of the backwoods and into the national spotlight with NASCAR: THE RISE OF AMERICAN SPEED on Sunday May 8, May 15 and May 22 at 9 pm ET/PT.