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Fans savor pit stop by The King of racing
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Richard Petty’s longtime crew chief Dale Inman, left, and Petty, right, speak to the crowd Friday night at the First Baptist Church Banquet Hall. Petty was the guest speaker for the Northeast Georgia’s "Taste of History: Auto Racing in Northeast Georgia” event. The event benefitted the history center. - photo by CHARLES PHELPS
Fans gathered Friday night for the opportunity to see, hear and meet one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, “The King” Richard Petty. Petty was the guest of honor for the “Taste Of History: Auto Racing in Northeast Georgia” event held at the First Baptist Church Banquet Hall. The event was sponsored by the Northeast Georgia History Center and and benefited its operations and education outreach.