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Kyle Petty Reveals Pool Game Fate Behind His First NASCAR Cup Win

“We could’ve gotten in trouble,” said Petty of a 1986 garage pool game where teams drew their own car, and cash went to third and fifth finishers. His group drew fifth, and ran fifth at Richmond, protecting the payout—until a late wreck put him in front. He lost the pool money that day, but gained a landmark win.