One of the greatest race car drivers of all time, “King” Richard Petty was at the 2013 Annual Meat Conference in Nashville, talking up one of the sponsors of his NASCAR team, Smithfield Foods.

“This is first time I’ve ever been to a show like this, but it looks pretty interesting,” he said during an interview, jokingly adding that he carries around a little sign that says: Will work for food … and “that’s what we’re doing here.”

Richard was set up in the Smithfield exhibit at the Product Tasting Reception, and he agreed that it’s great to be involved with a major supplier of meat and protein in this country, Smithfield.

“Everybody’s got to eat, and everybody’s got to have protein, so hope they get it from Smithfield.”

Listen to my interview with Richard here: Interview with Richard Petty

2013 Annual Meat Conference Photo Album