Petty vs. Pearson: The Rivalry That Shaped NASCAR

by Mike Hembree

Get the detailed inside story on the legendary rivalry that helped propel NASCAR from regional curiosity to national phenomenon.

The battle for NASCAR dominance was never more pronounced than when Richard Petty and David Pearson met on the track. In 551 head-to-head races between 1960 and 1986, they finished one-two an astounding 63 times (Pearson won 33, Petty 30). Each showdown attracted more media attention and new fans, helping the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760393176
• ISBN13: 9780760393178
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"