I was lucky that I got to keep going as long as I did. The Miller Lite Ford Fusion will also feature a commemorative white Miller Lite paint scheme for the "Great American Race". He is expected to make a full recovery. In 1981, 1982, I won 24 races and two championships driving a Buick Regal," Waltrip said. Jeff Gordon is on track to break that mark next month. Tony Stewart 5. But Hornish isn't about that life anymore. Rudd was also the 1992 titlist in the International Race of Champions series. His record includes 12 Nationwide Series wins and 15 victories on the Modified Tour. Backing Wallace and his truck in the event will be Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. NASCAR drivers help actor Idris Elba uncover the world of NASCAR racing in an episode of the BBC America original docu-series, Idris Elba: King of Speed. I don't think NASCAR would get upset about that. Bo-Dyn sleds have won six Olympic medals, two of them gold. "If I feared death I never would have driven a race car." Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. When all is said and done after Iowa, the former Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year and three-time Most Popular Driver will leave behind a remarkable legacy of longevity and perseverance that is nearly unparalleled in the sport. After the diagnosis, he had successful surgery Feb. 20 to remove the cancerous areas. At 45, chronic carbon-monoxide poisoning ended Mast's career. 5. 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(4-13-2014), Billy Standridge ill UPDATE to be honored: former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge has cancer and is seriously sick but is in good spirits. In April, he underwent a laminectomy in the lumbar region of his spine to relieve sciatic nerve pain. But that there were hidden cameras inside the house, including in the master bedroom, bathroom and in the guest bedroom where Biffle's former mother-in-law stayed. In all, Foyt spent 25 days in the hospital after being admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains, including 10 days in intensive care. Wallace, whose post-racing career combines a busy ABC/ESPN broadcast schedule, managing his son Steven's NASCAR Nationwide Series race team, overseeing his auto dealership interests and fundraising for the charitable NASCAR Foundation, nevertheless finds ample time to promote Iowa Speedway. Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." Drivers who are scheduled to compete in all 2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series races. The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. The Washington . I want to go home and spend time with them. Theatrical release is planned for fall 2015. 'Well, we don't own the hotel, we don't know when we check out. But I need them to know that I'm now trying to move on and get on with my new life as it is today. 90 Ford of owner Junie Donlavey. "The sport was changing and TV changed it," said Rudd, who sold his house in Chesapeake decades ago and comes to South Hampton Roads only sparingly. A two-time NASCAR Cup series champion and 60-time Cup series race winner, 37-year-old Kyle "Rowdy" Busch is the most accomplished driver ever to hail from Las Vegas. Drivers who will compete in all 2022 ARCA Menards Series races. The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. That's some advice from St. Louis native and retired NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. Labonte will drive the No. "I was doing it for the fun of it. (4-28-2013), Truce for Bo-Dyn, bobsled federation: Pending litigation between the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation and the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc. has been dropped. Jeb moves up from the NASCAR Whelen All-American series to the Truck Series. "I got divorced, had to sell my house and had to start over again. (Associated Press/ESPN)(1-16-2015), What is Mark Martin up to? "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" tells the story of Bethea's racing life, from sweeping the floors in legendary engine builder Banjo Matthews' shop, to his venture into Formula Super-V racing, which he attributes as the main reason he failed to maintain long term success in NASCAR. (DIS)(1-25-2014), Rusty Wallace to drive #2 'Retro' Ford in Daytona test: Team Penske and Miller Lite announced that Rusty Wallace, NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, will drive the #2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion this Thursday, January 9 during a NASCAR test at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). The developer said it closed on the property Friday, spokesman Roland Alonzi told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Burton is about to get back to work for NBC as they take over NASCAR coverage at Daytona over the 4th of July weekend. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. (WSOC TV Charlotte)(7-3-2017), Youngest Jarrett prefers baseball Zach Jarrett, grandson of Ned Jarrett and son of Dale Jarrett - both members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - chose baseball instead of racing as a career path. Pistone says when he started out, he raced on a seedy track run by a man named Andy Granatelli who hired race car drivers specifically to crash the other cars on the course, hoping to give the audience a thrill. . "I've gotten to do everything from music to gym to pre-calculus," says the man who views his supervisory services-which have taken him from pre-K classes up through high school. "In fact, the motorsports industry has a $6 billion economic impact on North Carolina and employs more than 25,000 people in our state. His best seasons was 2002 when he won twice for Chip Ganssi and Felix Sabates and led the standings for 25 straight weeks before suffering a neck injury that caused him to miss the final seven races. This exhibit is supported by Chicagoland Speedway. (Yahoo Finance) (PR)(7-3-2013), Bill Elliott's son wins ARCA race: Seventeen-year-old Chase Elliott became the youngest superspeedway winner in ARCA Racing Series history Saturday, winning the Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway. Standridge made 23 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts from 1993-1999 with a best finish of 14th in the 1995 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. "This was a lot of fun," Elliott said. That's all." "It's the classic case of supply and demand," Wallace said Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the leading vote-getter in his class. He is now confined to a bed and requires supervised care 24 hours a day. Giving Tuesday is this week and people across Charlotte are getting involved in the local effort. "You want to throw up but can't; your head is pounding; you feel awful." Certainly he is deserving of this official Proclamation, as well as his recent induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame." Keselowski credits his big win to visiting his favorite bar, Sullivan & Son, and the establishment declares the bar stool he sat on before the race "lucky." Allison is a long-time friend of "The Golden Boy," a friendship that dates back to the start of Allison's career in the 1960s. The $5 autograph cards will be available for sale in the Museum gift shop during the event. I was probably the 80th guy to try to do it and probably the 80th guy that failed at it. Others receiving votes for the NMPA Hall of Fame were: drivers Donnie Allison, Bill Elliott, Tiny Lund and Sara Christian; former crew chief and team owner Ray Evernham; team owner Joe Gibbs; promoter Richard Howard; and photographer Ladon George. "We're excited to get back into night five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition," said Blaney. Martin said. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali, the four-day event that is being staged in North America for the first time, will bring together competitors from the European, North American and Asia Pacific series of the Ferrari Challenge for a battle for the World Championship in their Ferrari 458 Challenge EVOs. Gov. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. I'm not retiring from life. In 2012, the Green Grandstand was renamed the Bodine Grandstand in recognition of contributions to The Glen by Geoff and younger brothers Todd and Brett. I tried to do that, and if I had to do it all over again, I would've stepped out of the car like Kyle Busch instead of coming back earlier. I'm ready to get started. NASCAR is a billion-dollar industry filled with wealthy team owners, deep-pocketed sponsors and a number of millionaire drivers, all directed by the . (Charlotte Observer)(11-8-2013), 79-year-old Hylton says good bye to racing: James Hylton gingerly climbed out of his #48 car after an ARCA test at Kansas Speedway on Friday, and nobody could blame him for moving a little bit slower than his competitors. "I love gardening," Spencer said. SunBelt said it is working with local home builders to construct the homes. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. Sam Ard will be honored with the Fireball Roberts Award. It's something that we cannot fix." "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020", "NASCAR Statistics and Results [DriverAverages.com]", "Racing-Reference.info - Race Results and Driver Statistics for NASCAR and more! Bobby Allison and his late son Davey were inducted into the city's walk of fame on Thursday evening. 1 - Ty Dillon. (Tennessean)(1-5-2014), Bud Moore/Bobby Isaac #15 NASCAR Torino to be Auctioned: Gran Torino Sport fastbacks are liked by plenty of folks even though they were built during the twilight of the performance era. Guthrie, who in 1977 became the first woman to start in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, will be presented the Mildred Marcum Pioneer award. (Wallace PR)(8-1-2015), Buddy Baker facing death with predictable courage: Buddy Baker is facing the end of his life with the same courage he demonstrated during a long NASCAR career, when he sometimes drove at more than 200 mph. "Rusty is without a doubt our best promoter," said Iowa Speedway President and co-owner Stan Clement. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 shortened season and only include active drivers during the year. Rudd keeps one of the go-karts he grew up with at a local small track and gives himself a 100 mph thrill ride when he needs it. This is a list of all drivers who has ever competed in a NASCAR Cup/Monster Energy/Sprint Cup/Winston Cup/Grand National Series race. As little as 10% of the new deal would provide more money for a driver's fund than was in the initial concussion proposal between the NFL and its retired players. The NASCAR Hall of Famer said he was able to participate in last weekend's festivities at Darlington Raceway without restriction, joining the NBC Sports booth to broadcast a portion of Sunday's Bojangles' Southern 500. The younger Burton will make his debut behind the wheel in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville on March 31. This is the first time a NASCAR Cup Series will take place in the St. Louis area, and is expected to bring 83,000 fans and $60 million . We've turned a corner so everything's pretty good. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte (fall race) (Race 29/33). The 31-year-old driver who retired from racing professionally in 2017 turned up at 30-year-old ex-wife Laura Townley's home in Atlanta late Saturday armed with a hatchet, according to . Look for the American Muscle Car Driving Experience on Reed Sorenson's Sprint Cup Series #36 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and at Dover International Speedway on September 28th. (NASCAR.com)(7-14-2015) See more info and how to order the book on my NASCAR Book News page. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. "Things were going so well and to have it taken away, yeah, I have a lot of bad feelings over that," Nadeau said. The 2015 edition of the world-renowned extreme sports competition will be held at Circuit of the Americas, home to the Formula One United States Grand Prix. Her ninth-place finish in the 1978 Indianapolis 500, with a team she formed and managed, was the best by a woman until 2005. "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. It nearly killed him. He talked with NASCAR brass about the dangers of carbon-monoxide exposure, which led to the organization moving headers to the right side of its cars and improving cockpit ventilation. Wright Pond said his brother still is battling cancer in other parts of his body. "It was amazing and really fun. The Enjoy Illinois 300, a NASCAR Cup Series, is set for Sunday, June 5, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is racing's Cooperstown, memorializing achievement in all forms of motorized competition. [More](12-21-2017), Schrader, Edwards, Mittler among Ozarks Racers' Hall of Fame inductees: Ken Schrader has been driving race cars for nearly 50 years and he has no plans on slowing down soon. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. I had Chip call him up and that was really special to me and gave him some more encouragement, but I appreciate you asking about him and hopefully he'll get through this thing. As Waltrip prepares to broadcast his 15th Daytona 500 on FOX, he paused to reflect on the path that brought him to 84 wins, tied for fourth on the all-time list with fellow Hall of Fame member Bobby Allison and behind Hall of Famers Richard Petty and David Pearson, as well as future member of the club Jeff Gordon. The late Lee Petty, a Randleman, N.C. native, won 54 races in his 16-year career in what is now known as NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Between his 33 starts in the 500, Marcis became one of NASCAR's most prolific drivers, making 883 career starts, behind only Petty (1,185), Ricky Rudd (906) and Terry Labonte (890). Baker, 74, is stricken with inoperable lung cancer, discovered in December. In addition to his work on the track and with teen drivers, Nadeau has also been focused on reaching out to others who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. Thereafter, Bobby and Judy suffer the loss of their two beloved racing sons. "I'm not using the word retirement because people misinterpret what you are saying," he said. 18 Yacco Toyota for RDV Competition. "I got asked to go to Japan a month ago and I did some driving at Fuji Speedway, an old Formula One race track. Bruton and Marcus always put on a fabulous show, and this will be cool to lead the field to green in front of thousands of fans that I enjoyed racing for all those years." The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. September." "I am pretty pumped up about this," said Wallace. "We think it's a fitting way to honor the legacy of an alumni who had such a successful career in both racing and broadcasting," says West Wilkes principal Wayne Shepherd. "I'm . Unless things change, he not sure when or if he'll be able work again. They said I was brash, ruthless, pushy, cocky, conceited, aloof, boastful, arrogant and just downright annoying," Waltrip said. Martin will attend the start of the Indianapolis 500 before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for his pace-car driving duties. For services and visitation info or leave a comment at the blog set up by Billy's family, go to: Billy's Battle, a site for posting and sharing information for Billy Standridge. Foyt is expected to make a full recovery but his doctors have explained to him that it may take longer than he is anticipating. He is the father of former drivers Glenn Jarrett and Dale Jarrett, and he won the NASCAR Grand National Series twice. (Associated Press)(8-7-2014), Rusty Wallace to join Watkins Glen Walk of Fame: Auto racing legend Rusty Wallace will be inducted into the Watkins Glen Drivers Walk of Fame during a ceremony at 4:30pm Friday. Records earned from 20092011 when the series was still called Racecar Euro Series (before NASCAR's acquisition of the series in 2012) will not be included to the statistics. Allison's appearance at the Elmhurst Historical Museum was made possible by the Lorenzen family, and Tawzer added that Allison has been highly supportive of the On the Road to Glory exhibit from its inception. He made sure he was 100 percent before he came back in there. He and his family will move to Charlotte in June, where they have already bought a house and will become neighbors to such NASCAR notables as team owners Rick Hendrick and Felix Sabates. There should be. "He definitely helped me out a lot," Chase said. The former Camping World Truck Series champion was chosen for his annual benefit, the Skinner Roundup. He said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. There are so many books with very little time invested by the drivers, but Jeff gave me unparalleled access at the race track, at special events - and at his home - over the past 15 months," says Garner. Johnson said he feels better each day, but, obviously, he will require more medical attention - none of which he can receive until it's certain he no longer has the infection. from 4-5 pm/et. MORE After more than 50 years of racing, 27 of those spent in NASCAR's top three divisions, Geoff Bodine said he is ready to move on. His younger brother Michael Waltrip would be among the starting drivers. This September, the 1988 Winston Cup champion will become the 95th inductee in the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame, the organization announced. "It scared the hell out of me, and I mean that literally. You're so unpopular with the fans. "I told myself that after the struggles we'd had, that if I could walk out with a solid top 10 in the finals I'd be happy," Wallace said. There are sponsor dollars generated by NASCAR. Every now and then he gets a call for a speaking engagement and at one point gave TV race commentary a try. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2015 RedCo 240 (Race 15/15). "I'm right with The Man Upstairs," Baker said Saturday when I [Tom Higgins] visited him along with Humpy Wheeler and Waddell Wilson at the Baker home on the western shore of Lake Norman near Terrell. Drivers who will compete in at least one 2022 ARCA Menards Series race. It was just great to be back." Overall, Childress has 100 Cup wins, as well as 56 victories and five team-owner titles in the Nationwide ranks, and 24 wins and two Camping World Truck Series crowns. NASCAR is a billion-dollar industry filled with wealthy team owners, deep-pocketed sponsors and a number of millionaire drivers, all directed by the ultra-rich France family. Donn Lee Steuck, one of the directors of the Dick Trickle Memorial Project said after four years of work by project directors and volunteers, the finish line is in sight for the memorial to the central Wisconsin native who became a NASCAR racing legend. Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. The occasion coincides with the 25th anniversary of Wallace's 1989 championship and the approaching 40th anniversary of the original Miller Lite beer. For Foyt, that is called motivation. Larry Foyt, the team director and Foyt's youngest son, says his father is doing "really well," though doctors have not said when the elder Foyt might be released. Darlington and the NASCAR Hall of Fame are partnering on a special ticket offer for fans, which will include an exclusive meet-and-greet and autograph session with the NASCAR legend and hometown hero from Timmonsville, S.C. For $59, each fan will receive a ticket in the Pearson grandstand for the Bojangles' Southern 500, a ticket to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (redeemable throughout the season), a 2012 Hall of Fame Yearbook and the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with Yarborough on race day. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. "He did the best of anybody from our area by far, and I just think it's the right thing to do, and I think it's the right thing to do for Rudolph itself." Excitement," has never backed down from speaking his mind. Jerry Nadeau does not live in the past. For more information, please visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457. Blaney hit the Turn 1 wall and flipped multiple times. "Originally I'd planned to be at Indy, but now I get to do the 'double' in a way, and I can say I'll be driving at Charlotte. Jared Landers will team with late model dirt-race legend Scott Bloomquist, with both drivers competing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Championship in 2015. The best NASCAR drivers of all time 15. Plans call for the Hall of Fame's displays featuring cars, images, stories and bronze sculptures of 209 icons of American motorsports to be located in the Daytona International Speedway Ticket and Tours Building, which was formerly known as the "DAYTONA 500 Experience." He is best known for his 1990 win over Dale Earnhardt at that year's Daytona 500 race - it was Cope's first major win. (Race 32/36). The project kickoff date is May 18 at the Rudolph Community Park on the west side of highways 13 and 34 in Rudolph. He has a lot of years in the sport." The last time Wallace piloted the storied #2 Penske machine was at the season ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 20, 2005. In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." It was inspired in part by the NBA's decision to select the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History on its 50th anniversary in 1996. Edwards gives the crew chief's daughter Ashley (guest-star Spencer Grammer), who is an up-and-coming race car driver, tips about excelling on the track. (PR)(12-5-2014), Foyt remains hospitalized: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. He led the final 138 laps. For the day to come, it's unreal. Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. He finished second overall in the standings five separate times, including his first in 1990, and developed a reputation as the "best driver to never win a championship." Martin took part in 882 races over his 31-year Cup career, winning 40 and . Many consider Terry Labonte to be one of the best NASCAR racers in the history of the sport. Family members are supportive of the efforts. Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Trevor Bayne, James Buescher, Bill Lester and Erik Darnell are the most recent examples of drivers who have broken their retired statuses to compete in a NASCAR. Cale is very deserving of his induction and his commitment and dedication to the growth and success of NASCAR and stock car racing is unparalleled," Darlington president Chris Browning said. The black rails of the cattle fencing are a landmark on the north side of U.S. 421, just west of Interstate 77. His racing fix also included attending one of dirt track racing's most competitive events. Johnson started NASCAR racing in 2001 and retired in 2020. (Ozarks First)(1-8-2017), Rusty Wallace Finishes 10th in Trofeo Pirelli World Final: The Ferrari Finali Mondiali wrapped up its four-day, first-ever North American experience Sunday at Daytona International Speedway, with two world titles determined and a historic appearance by Formula One drivers on the DIS 3.56-mile road course. "Back to building dirt cars and having fun again," Hornaday said recently from his race shop, surrounded by cars in various states of progress. (1-1-2013), Jarrett's son to play baseball with Charlotte 49ers: Zach Jarrett, the son of former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett, was one of eight baseball players signed by UNC Charlotte during the early commitment period for the 2014 season.
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