Richard Petty won 10 consecutive races during the 1967 NASCAR season. The streak ran from August 12 through October 1, making it the longest winning run in NASCAR’s premier series history.
Petty began the streak at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and ended it at North Wilkesboro Speedway with the Wilkes 400. The run crossed several different types of short-track venues, showing that it was not simply the result of one track’s layout or a single favorable setup.
The No. 43 Plymouth was prepared by Petty Enterprises, with crew chief Dale Inman playing a central role. Petty ultimately won 27 races in 1967 and secured his second Grand National championship. The 10-race run was the signature achievement of a season already regarded as the most dominant in NASCAR history.
People sometimes confuse consecutive wins with consecutive starts or races led. The record means Petty finished first in 10 successive NASCAR premier-series events. The streak ended on October 15 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, when Petty finished outside victory lane, but his season record and championship were already secure.