Adam Petty
- January 4, 2024
- Race Car Driver
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Adam Petty |
| Occupation | Race Car Driver |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 10, 1980(1980-07-10) |
| Age | 44 |
| Date Of Death | May 12, 2000, Loudon, NH |
| Birthplace | Trenton |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New Jersey |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Adam Petty Biography
| Name | Adam Petty |
| Birthday | Jul 10 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Trenton |
| Home Town | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Kyle Petty, Pattie Petty |
| Siblings | Austin Petty, Montgomery Petty |
Adam Petty is one of the most popular and richest Race Car Driver who was born on July 10, 1980 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Fourth generation driver who raced in NASCAR, racking up four top-10 Busch series finishes and a single Winston Cup start before his tragic death in a car crash.
His grandfather was renowned NASCAR driver Richard Petty.
Petty began his career in 1998, shortly after he turned 18, in the ARCA Re/Max Series. Like his father Kyle, he won his first ARCA race, driving the #45 Pontiac at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Petty moved to NASCAR Busch Series full-time in 1999, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet. Petty finished sixth in his first Busch Series race at Daytona and had a best finish of fourth place at Fontana, though he also failed to qualify for three of the Busch races. Petty finished the 1999 season 20th overall in points.
His father was former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty.
Adam Petty Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Race Car Driver |
| House | Living in own house. |
Adam Petty is one of the richest Race Car Driver from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Adam Petty 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was raised in High Point, North Carolina, and got into racing at a very young age.
He died while practicing at the New Hampshire International Speedway for the Busch 200, crashing head-on into turn three after his throttle stuck.
Adam Kyler Petty (July 10, 1980 – May 12, 2000) was an American professional racing driver. He was the fourth generation from the Petty family to drive in races in the highest division of NASCAR racing. He is believed to be the first fourth-generation athlete in all of modern American professional sports.
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On May 12, 2000, in a practice session for the Busch 200 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Petty’s throttle stuck wide open going into turn three, causing the car to hit the outside wall virtually head on. Petty was killed instantly when he suffered a basilar skull fracture. He was 19 years old.
Facts & Trivia
Adam Ranked on the list of most popular Race Car Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Adam Petty celebrates birthday on July 10 of every year.
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How did Adam Petty pass away?
On May 12, 2000, in a practice session for the Busch 200 race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, which would have been his 48th career Busch Series start, Petty’s throttle had stuck wide open going into the third turn of the track, causing the car to hit the outside wall virtually head on, killing Adam instantly as he …
How old was Adam Petty when died?
19 years (1980–2000)
What was Adam Petty car number?
45. Kurt Busch recalls his talk with Kyle Petty about bringing back the No. 45 car and winning in the famed number 22 years after Adam Petty’s death.
What happened to Kyle Petty son Adam?
Sadly, at just 19 years old, Adam was killed during a practice session at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on May 12th, 2000. The throttle of his race car stuck open entering Turn 3, sending Adam headfirst into the wall and killing him instantly.
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