October 17 - This day in Petty history
10/17/54 - Lee wins a 200 lapper at Martinsville.10/17/69 -Richard finishes 2nd to Bobby Isaac in a 200 lap race at Savannah (GA) Speedway.10/17/71 - Richard wins the Delaware 500 at Dover.10/17/82 - Richard finishes 3rd in the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville. Kyle finishes 21st.