As the Super Bowl approaches, a surprising tale surfaces from the NASCAR tracks. Richard Petty, the legendary race car driver, reveals an unexpected chapter from his past.
Known for his prowess on the race track, Petty and his crew chief, Dale Inman, once ventured onto the football field. Despite their unfamiliarity with the sport, they embraced the challenge, creating memories that Petty fondly recalls today.
The Unlikely Defender
On the football field, Petty's role was far from the driver's seat he was accustomed to. He was tasked with protecting Inman, a responsibility he humorously remembers, "I was supposed to knock everybody down in front of you."
Time's Impact
Reflecting on their physical transformations over the years, Inman jests about their contrasting weights. Petty retorts, "I was almost as fast as you, though," to which Inman counters, "No, you couldn't run a lick."
