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I didn't like to compete with any of them guys. I liked to beat them.
Richard Petty Carolinian
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NASCAR media teleconference marking the 50th anniversary of his first NASCAR start, 8 July 2008; transcript by ASAP Sports
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- NASCAR media conference on the 50th anniversary of his first start
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- 2008
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