October 24 - This day in Petty history 10/24/65 - Jim Paschal finishes 3rd in a Petty #43 Plymouth at Orange Speedway in Hillsboro NC. Richard was not entered.10/24/71 - Petty cars dominate the American 500 at Rockingham. Richard leads 189 laps and wins the race. Teammate Buddy Baker leads 209 laps and finishes 2nd in the Petty #11 Dodge.10/24/76 - Richard leads about half the race and wins the American 500 at Rockingham.