Jenna Petty is a name that often pops up in the NASCAR circles, especially among the fans of Harrison Burton, a rising star in the stock car racing scene. Jenna Petty is Burton’s girlfriend, and the couple has been dating since 2017. But many people wonder if Jenna Petty has any relation to Richard Petty, one of the most legendary and successful drivers in NASCAR history. The answer is no. Jenna Petty and Richard Petty are not related, despite sharing the same surname.
Who is Jenna Petty?
Jenna Petty is a 21-year-old student at High Point University in North Carolina, where she is also the captain of her university’s dancing team and a member of Dance Productions – The Remix, a dance group that performs at various events. She was born on March 29, 2002, and has been passionate about dancing since she was young. She has competed in regional and national levels as a dancer and has won several awards and scholarships for her talent.
Jenna Petty is also a brand ambassador for Jo and Jax, a dancewear company that makes activewear for sports, gymnastics, yoga, pilates and other activities. She has been working with the company since 2019 and has learned skills such as brand communication, public relations and merchandising. She is also interested in fashion and keeps up with the latest trends.
Who is Harrison Burton?
Harrison Burton is a 21-year-old professional stock car racing driver who competes in the NASCAR Cup Series for Wood Brothers Racing, driving the No. 21 Ford Mustang. He is the son of Jeff Burton, a former NASCAR driver and current NBC Sports analyst. He was born on October 9, 2000, and started racing at the age of four. He has won races in various series, such as the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Harrison Burton and Jenna Petty met through mutual friends and started dating in 2017. They have been supportive of each other’s careers and often post pictures and videos of their relationship on their social media accounts. They also attend races together and cheer for each other.
Who is Richard Petty?
Richard Petty is an 86-year-old former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises. He is a member of the Petty racing family, which includes his father Lee Petty, his son Kyle Petty and his grandson Adam Petty, all of whom were or are NASCAR drivers.
Richard Petty is nicknamed “The King” for his achievements and influence in NASCAR. He is the first driver to win the Cup Series championship seven times (a record now tied with Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson), while also winning a record 200 races during his career. This included winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times and winning a record 27 races in one season (1967). He holds many other records and awards in NASCAR history, such as being named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers (1998) and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1992). He is also a member of various halls of fame, such as the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (1989), the International Motorsports Hall of Fame (1997) and the NASCAR Hall of Fame (2010).
Richard Petty is still active in NASCAR as a team owner (GMS Racing) in the Cup Series and owner of Petty’s Garage (a car restoration and modification shop) in Level Cross, North Carolina.
Conclusion
Jenna Petty and Richard Petty are not related by blood or marriage, but they do share a connection through NASCAR. Jenna Petty is the girlfriend of Harrison Burton, a young driver who races in the Cup Series for Wood Brothers Racing, which has a technical alliance with GMS Racing, owned by Richard Petty. Jenna Petty is also involved in the Motor Racing Outreach program, a non-denominational Christian Protestant organization that serves the NASCAR community by offering various services to drivers who are unable to attend regular church events due to their hectic schedules.
Jenna Petty is a dancer, a student, a brand ambassador and a supportive partner to Harrison Burton. Richard Petty is a legend, an icon, an owner and a mentor to many drivers. They may not be related by family ties, but they are both part of the NASCAR family.
