Meet Pattie Petty, Kyle Petty’s Ex-Wife
Pattie Petty is a celebrity ex-wife who came into the limelight because of her husband’s racing career. Kyle Petty is a former NASCAR driver who made a name for himself for his racing skills.
Pattie’s ex-husband started racing in the late 70s and he had his first win in 1986. Over the years, he has had 8 wins and been in the top ten hundreds of times. While Pattie was the partner of the race driver for many years, they ended their relationship in 2012. Here is everything about Pattie!
Who is Pattie Petty?
Pattie Petty is a celebrity ex-wife, known for her marriage to the famous former NASCAR driver and TV analyst Kyle Petty. While Pattie’s husband has had success as a race car driver, Pattie has preferred to live away from the limelight.
Pattie became more famous in 2010 after she revealed that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Pattie was suspected of having the illness, and it took her a few years to discover that. Pattie’s father had suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and it did not surprise her that she had it.
After the diagnosis, the famous personality expressed her relief, as she understood what she needed to do next, to deal with the situation.
Who is Kyle Petty?
Kyle Petty is a former car race driver and TV analyst. Kyle Petty comes from a racing family, with his father being the legendary Richard Petty. Additionally, his grandfather Lee Petty was also a successful NASCAR racer.
Kyle Petty has grown up watching his father and grandfather race. As a result, he was interested in racing from a young age. Petty began racing just after graduating from high school and won his first race. During his early racing career, Petty raced his father’s and grandfather’s hand-me-down cars.
Petty secured a scholarship in 1985 and he went on to join 7-Eleven and began racing for Wood Brothers Racing. His career spanned over three decades, and he managed to get eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins, 173 top ten wins, and eight poles.
In 1992 and 1993, Petty finished fifth in the nation. Petty retired from active racing in 2008 after which he began a career as a color commentator. Also, he has served as a co-host for NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Trackside on SPEED.
Kyle Petty’s Early Life
Kyle Petty was born on June 2, 1960, in North Carolina, growing up in the Randleman area. He is the son of Richard Petty, a legendary NASCAR driver, and Lynda Owens. He grew up alongside three brothers and sisters.
Growing up in a family that embraced racing enabled Petty to develop an interest in racing. He began racing at the age of eighteen years.
Net Worth
Pattie Petty’s net worth remains unknown. However, Pattie has always lived a comfortable life, considering that her ex-husband accumulated a net worth of over $20 million. Kyle Pettie earned over $32 million from racing and his net worth is $20 million.
