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North Carolina honors 'The King' with 'Richard Petty Day'

Updated Feb. 28, 2023 10:40 a.m. ET

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North Carolina celebrated "Richard Petty Day" on Tuesday.

The NASCAR legend was honored by his home state for his accomplishments both on and off the track.

Field trip to the NC State Capitol today to recognize #TheKing for his accomplishments in @NASCAR. Found this: pic.twitter.com/d7pvbBi78H
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) March 31, 2015

Today the NC House of Reps AND Senate will recognize #TheKing. Proud to be here pic.twitter.com/YapVpDYyov
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) March 31, 2015

Now the NC State Senate proclaim #TheKing as one of its "favorite sons" and true ambassadors of stock car racing. pic.twitter.com/2odruOh80R
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) March 31, 2015

The NC State House of Representatives now recognize Richard Petty. For sure, #TheKing stands tall today. pic.twitter.com/J6Ju7kPZv7
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) March 31, 2015

The Petty family inside the NC State building. Very humbled by today's comments. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/e2sbQaliim
— RPMotorsports (@RPMotorsports) March 31, 2015

Paid tribute to #TheKing of @NASCAR by declaring today "Richard Petty Day" in NC! @RPMotorsports pic.twitter.com/Uw40hcZpdm
— Pat McCrory (@PatMcCroryNC) March 31, 2015

"It's an honor to be recognized by the State where we've always called home," said Petty. "It makes you feel good to be honored by the people who serve your city, county and state. Our entire family has grown up and lived here all our lives and we always tried to give back to our community."

The State Senate and House of Representatives also paid tribute to the late Lynda and Adam Petty for their contributions to North Carolina.