Saturday, 13 April 2013

Petty: Engine-building brother is Hall of Famer (The Associated Press)

Jimmie Johnson's car is pushed to the garage before the NASCAR Sprint Cup series NRA 500 auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- When Richard Petty casts his ballot for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's next class, the seven-time champion driver knows one name that will certainly be on his - Maurice Petty, his brother and chief engine builder.