Richard Petty with 1972 Winston Cup Championship Trophy [Getty Images]

1972: Richard Petty with the 1972 Winston Cup points championship trophy. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images) — see more

1972: Richard Petty with the 1972 Winston Cup points championship trophy. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)

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