Lee Petty was born on March 14, 1914 in Level Cross, North Carolina, USA. He was married to Elizabeth Petty. He died on April 5, 2000 in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
Lee is the only man to win three championships not only as a driver,
but as a crew chief at same time
Held the record for most wins in NASCAR, until 1967 when Richard passed
him in the all time win list
First three time NASCAR champion, 1954, 1958, and 1959
Crashed with Johnny Beauchamp in 1961 at Daytona. He was in the hospital for four months from his injuries. He raced in four more short track
races, until he retired. Beauchamp never raced again.