The story of Richard Petty's dad protesting his first NASCAR win

Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images Before Richard Petty became a racing legend, his dad, Lee, was hellbent on making sure he earned every win. Modern American parents have a reputation for advocating too loudly on behalf of their children. They go to extreme lengths to gain success for their kids, haranguing teachers and principals, lobbying coaches, and breaking federal law. Some of these parents seem to put the achievements of their offspring over their own goals and dre...