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Who was the NASCAR champions before the Elliotts?

  • Lee and Richard Petty

  • Bobby and Davey Allison

  • Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

  • Alan and Robby Gordon

Answer

Before the Elliott family dominated NASCAR, Lee Petty and his son, Richard Petty, were the sport's most successful drivers. Lee Petty won three consecutive championships from 1954 to 1956, while Richard Petty claimed a record-breaking seven titles between 1964 and 1979. Together, they established a legacy of success and innovation that would shape the future of NASCAR.
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