Richard Petty Fans - Alabama

Before he ever made the headlines 
Or won the Winston cup 
He survived his share of crashes 
But he never did give up 

The tracks in Carolina 
Where all the Petty's ran 
What kept the motor's running 
Way back then, were you the fans 

He won seven at Daytona 
It was STP and forty-three 
King Richard is a legend 
And he's a hero to me 

When he wins he waves his hand 
To the folks up in the stand 
He is dedicated 
To all the Nascar fans 

Well, I wish this year could last forever 
But the race must go on 
He'll hang up his helmet 
But he never will be gone 

I know he'll drive forever 
In the heart of every fan 
And he will be remembered 
As the best that's ever been...