He failed to qualify for twelve races that season and failed to finish higher than sixteenth , causing him to finish 43rd in points .
In 2001 , Petty brought the # 45 to Cup full - time and switched to Dodge .
Petty failed to qualify for twelve races that season and failed to finish higher than sixteenth , causing Petty to finish 43rd in points .
In 2001 , Petty brought the # 45 to Cup full - time and switched to Dodge .