44 hours until Daytona countdown: The Pettys were kings in the 500

By Chase Wilhelm
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Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty was 44 years old when he won his seventh and final Daytona 500.

Take a look back with Hour 44 of our Daytona 500 countdown as we get you ready for the Great American Race, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. ET on FOX.