(3-8-2014), Richard Petty receives North Carolina Winner's Circle Award: Governor Pat McCrory and the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development announced the recipients of the Winner's Circle awards, given annually since 2004 to people who have made significant and continuing contributions to the growth and success of North Carolina's tourism industry. Former stock car driver Eric McClure has died at age 42, NASCAR announced on Sunday. Johnson admits he needs, and wants, a pacemaker. He is a little sore but going to be okay probably already watching dirtvision". Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship points. As for funding it, Biffle said, "Man, I am not a financial guy whatsoever." Kyle raced in NASCAR from 1979 to . I've had a few concussions -- I've had a lot, actually -- from go-karts to modifieds to sports cars to the Cup series. I just got beat up so bad before we started to use the HANS device and having the walls a little softer. He was named on 95 percent of the ballots cast by the NMPA membership. Gordon will be on hand next week when giving tuesdayCLT organizers announce how much money people in charlotte helped raise. Maury County Fire Chief Mark Gandee said that crews had to work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and fuel tanks. I'd tried to gut it out since March because racers never want to show weakness. The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner's stay was his longest ever-a total of 25 days from when he was admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains. Jarrett was voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011, the second group of five chosen for enshrinement. Foyt in hospital: A.J. "(Associated Press)(5-28-2012), Childress & Rudd inducted into NMPA Hall of Fame: NASCAR team owner Richard Childress and former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd were inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Tuesday night at a gala event in Concord, NC. (Charlotte Observer)(3-14-2015), Darrell Waltrip speaks at National Prayer Breakfast: On his birthday, NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip gave the keynote address at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning in Washington, DC, addressing a crowd that included President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama and 4,000 attendees from 170 countries. Just impossible," said Marlin, reached by phone. Biffle's ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law are suing him and Roush Fenway Racing over hidden cameras inside Biffle's estate on Lake Norman in Mooresville. I feel privileged to be a part of it." Carl Edwards is among the best profound racing drivers when it comes to wheel sports. He had to either walk the several miles across steep ridges or else hitch-hike, hoping a kind soul would give him a lift to his family's old homeplace in a picturesque valley called Parsonsville. (NBCSports)(7-7-2015), Dick Trickle Memorial emerging: The beginnings of the Dick Trickle Memorial at the Rudolph Community Park (Wisconsin) are slowly beginning to emerge from the grassy field, thanks to the hard work of those dedicated to preserving the racing legend's memory. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. "I was doing it for the fun of it. He enjoyed a fruitful 13 years career and put in quite a great effort on the racing track. The stroke followed another health issue for Pearson -- an abdominal aneurysm, which occurred in October and left him hospitalized for more than a week. B.R.A.K.E.S., which stands for 'Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe', was started by drag racer Doug Herbert after his two boys were killed in a car accident. Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series championship points. So he's carting the whole gang along back to Indy for this year's 500 to ride in the parade and revel in many, many other pre-race festivities. (Motorsports Unplugged)(5-5-2012), Darlington Raceway to honor Yarborough: With Cale Yarborough now having been inducted into the third class of the NASCAR's Hall of Fame, Darlington Raceway will celebrate and honor his achievements during the upcoming Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 race weekend on May 11-12. See full article at NASCAR.com. He was hired by Stewart Haas Racing in 2016 as an interim driver of its No. That's some advice from St. Louis native and retired NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace. In fact, Austin Dillon, Tyler Reddick, and Ross Chastain raced twice on the same day when the weather in Fontana, California, forced NASCAR to stack the Xfinity race on top of the Cup Series race an hour apart last Sunday. The seven-time champion, often known as The King, is the best NASCAR driver ever. Life after racing has kept Hornish in a spiraling heel-toe dance. Foyt, who has not been to an IndyCar race since the Ft. Worth event on June 8th, underwent successful hip replacement surgery on his left hip Monday in a Houston hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The race honors the late Lettow, a former standout ASA crew chief who mentored many young drivers. Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. These are the drivers who are NASCAR history. DW will not be in Daytona for the Sprint Unlimited or Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday, but plans to be back at the track on Monday. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He started with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio in 2007. "We're excited to get back into night five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition," said Blaney. Tony Stewart 5. The plane . Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. I learned from some of the greatest race car drivers ever." In 1984, Earnhardt rejoined Childress, and they would go on to win 66 races and six championships. He served as a broadcaster for TNN and CBS. New York natives, Tommy Baldwin, Jr. and Steve Park, announce the creation of The American Muscle Driving Experience. Since 2008, Watkins Glen International has selected drivers from all racing backgrounds to the elite class known as The Legends of The Glen. "(Florida Times-Union)[Read More Here](6-22-2017), Bobby Labonte to race at Brands Hatch There will be a legendary new driver on the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series grid on June 10-11, when the European NASCAR Series will stop at Brands Hatch for the second event of the 2017 season: NASCAR Champion Bobby Labonte will make his debut at the wheel of the #1 Whelen Engineering Ford Mustang fielded by Alex Caffi Motorsport. (1-28-2013), Randy Bethea featured in new documentary: Throughout the 1970s Tennessee racer Randy Bethea was a regular competitor in NASCAR's second tier series now known as the Nationwide Series. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. It will also be Labonte's first race outside North America. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in February 2013. (4-12-2014) "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. The former Camping World Truck Series champion was chosen for his annual benefit, the Skinner Roundup. David Pearson. He has competed in all three of NASCAR's national series -- Sprint Cup, XFINITY as well at Trucks. The veteran driver will go behind the wheel of the #20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing at the short track. "I'm not using the word retirement because people misinterpret what you are saying," he said. Even as a youngster riding around his neighborhood on a small, lawn mower engine-powered car, Ricky Rudd wanted to go fast. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and admission is free. Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. Foyt, who has lost 50 pounds over the winter, does not expect to make it to a race before May as his current treatment keeps him tied to Houston. home/office addresses, phone numbers Bobby Labonte, the first driver to win championships in two different NASCAR national series, will compete fulltime in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in 2018 in hopes of adding an international title to his Hall of Fame-worthy career. (NASCAR.com)(2-5-2015), NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson recovering from stroke: NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson is recovering after he suffered a mild stroke Dec. 9. NASCAR drivers who have raced under the Hendrick Motorsports name include: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Darrell Waltrip, and Jimmie Johnson. Posse Films is in pre-production on the heart-centered motivational story of Bobby Allison. The car landed in Turn 2. In April, he underwent a laminectomy in the lumbar region of his spine to relieve sciatic nerve pain. Bobby was introduced to the crowd by Hampton Mayor Steve Hutchison, who spoke of some of Allison's many accomplishments in racing, including the 1983 Winston Cup Grand National Championship, 84 career victories and three Daytona 500 wins in 1978, 1982 and 1988. The ever-popular Wallace announced that after what will be a series-record 547 career starts, the Iowa event will also mark the final start of his 26-year NASCAR career. She has established herself as one of the hottest racing drivers, as well as one of the hottest female athletes in general. "Those 50 laps wore me down," Mast says, "so I knew I was done. [More](5-23-2017), Bobby Allison inducted into Hampton Speed Lane Two of NASCAR's all-time racing greats were inducted into Hampton's (GA) Speed Lane on Thursday. 4 - Tony Stewart. In that role, he currently appears on Fox Sports 1's NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane shows. Carl attended Rock Bridge High school from which he matriculated in 1997. The oldest current Full Time NASCAR Driver is Kevin Harvick at 46 years old. An airplane carrying retired Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr and his wife and daughter was involved in a fiery crash at an airport in Tennessee on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.. (Wisconsin Rapids Tribune)(5-16-2015), Schrader wins ARCA race at Salem: Ken Schrader held onto the lead during several late-race restarts and pulled away from the rest of the field to win Sunday's Federated Auto Parts 200 at Salem Speedway. The Women in the Winner's Circle Celebration is the foundation's major fundraiser, celebrating the success of women in racing. Deceased drivers[edit] Clint Bowyer, a Fox Sports analyst and former NASCAR Cup Series driver, was involved in a car accident in Missouri last week in which he struck and killed a woman who was walking on a highway,. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. "They're so involved, so they don't care. (NSSN)(9-26-2014), Tommy Baldwin Jr. and Steve Park form American Muscle Driving Experience: Two of the most successful motorsports professionals to come out of the northeast have blended their wealth of knowledge to develop the most unique driving experience anywhere in the country. UPDATE: The August 1st U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway will be Kenny Wallace's third NASCAR Xfinity Series start of 2015. (NBC Sports)(5-7-2016), Jeff Gordon publishing first authorized biography: Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current FOX NASCAR broadcast analyst, is publishing his first-ever authorized biography in October. Together with the Allison family, the Posse Films team will put the dramatic story of one of the greatest NASCAR legends on the silver screen. It's as close to a biopic as Junior Johnson (driver, and later team owner) would ever get, and it delves deep into the bad boy image of "Junior Jackson," a bootlegger turned racing impresario. More info on the Drivers Appearances page. Carl Edwards is scheduled to make a cameo appearance on USA Network's Royal Pains, Tuesday, July 15 at 9:00pm/et. 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. He has since retired from racing. Last year's inductees included: Former sports car and Formula 1 great Derek Bell; sportscar legend Scott Pruett; and James Hunt, who was inducted posthumously. "I've got a great wife," Nadeau said. NASCAR Cup Feb 27, 2023 Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. "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." He began suffering early in 2002, lacking energy and enduring headaches, fatigue and nausea. Carl has been a quite . Sounding OK is one thing. I want to go to Germany and I'm going to Switzerland. And the idea has some high-profile supporters. "You want to throw up but can't; your head is pounding; you feel awful." Retired NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is getting married, and the Stewart-Haas Racing team owner and his fiancee, NHRA Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett, announced their engagement on their. "And Jeff speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about his childhood, his much publicized divorce, those he competed against, his family, and life after racing." The oldest driver to race in each of NASCAR's three highest divisions, Hylton was calling it a career after Friday night's race. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. (allisonfilm.com)(4-5-2015), Rusty Wallace to run Off-Road Truck at the X Games: Officials of Rusty Wallace, Inc. announced today that NASCAR Hall of Famer and 55-time Sprint Cup Series race winner, Rusty Wallace has accepted an invitation to compete in this year's Off-Road Truck Racing event at X Games Austin. He was taken by ground to a local hospital and was awake and alert, according to a track spokesperson. The program's custom data acquisition systems record driver inputs such as throttle, steering, and braking; along with other vehicle parameters such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, and accelerations. Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. "I'm literally lost at times. While Wallace knows every inch of the 2.5-mile tri-oval from his NASCAR competition, he only competed once on the 3.56-mile road course when he made his lone Rolex 24 At Daytona start in 2006. Schrader, 59, won for the first time at Salem since 1999 (and first ARCA win since 2013 at DuQuoin, IL), picking up his 18th all-time ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards victory (in 74 races). "It's great- love it I do. The short answer to the "where is" question for Sadler is: He's on his farm, a bucolic spread outside his hometown of Emporia, Virginia. Johnson initially listed the house for $6 million and the price was dropped to just less than $5 million. But there is no fund to provide such help. Former NASCAR driver and fellow Missourian Carl Edwards along with St. Louis' Mike Mittler are among those joining Schrader as honorees at the event, at the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex in Springfield. You never know if the next one is going to put you down." "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. I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. This will be my first time driving the new Gen-6 car, and I think it will give me a better perspective on how I cover the races for ESPN as an analyst. (Realtor)(11-9-2016), Dale Jarrett says he struggles with memory loss: Concussions and how they're diagnosed were pushed back into the spotlight this weekend with the news that #83-Matt DiBenedetto was put into NASCAR's concussion protocol and would miss the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." NASCAR's leadership has done remarkable things to make a dangerous sport as safe as possible. "Like so many people, I'm still on the fence on where I want to go and what I want to do. (Penske Racing)(8-22-2012), Rusty would like to see the schedule reduced: Rusty Wallace, recently selected to the NASCAR Hall of Famer, loves plenty of things about the sport. This led him to the Cup Series championship in 1973, 21 career victories and recognition as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Waltrip recalled a conversation with Petty that made him think about changing his ways. (Associated Press)(11-28-2014), A.J. I was just very lucky. (from NASCAR writer Tom Higgins)(7-1-2014), Sterling Marlin back racing: Sterling Marlin, winner of back-to-back Daytona 500s in 1994 & 1995, has committed to racing in the Howie Lettow 150, ARCA Midwest Tour vice president Steve Einhaus said. Nadeau still wonders what's next. Jeff Gordon's legendary NASCAR career Jeff Gordon established a legacy in NASCAR as one of the sports greatest drivers through his two-plus decade career. Former NASCAR driver A.J. Bodine began to rethink why he was still trying to race at the Sprint Cup level at the age of 63 after he suffered a lifetime of hard hits to his head, including a concussion from a spectacular Truck Series crash at Daytona International Speedway in 2000 that almost cost him his life. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. The injury, he said, included nerve damage. I've had all of those multiple concussions and they add up. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. He and his wife moved to the exclusive Quail Hollow neighborhood in Charlotte. Due to her good looks and style, she is also a . (Associated Press/ESPN)(1-16-2015), What is Mark Martin up to? Petty also has seven titles. Bodine said he received a wake-up call last month when Dale Earnhardt Jr. sat out two NASCAR Sprint Cup races because of a concussion. 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 . "It was amazing and really fun. At the end of a 3.5 hour race, the drivers have aged about 0.5 nanoseconds less than the spectators who stayed still. Despite an event-filled race, Elliott was the story of the show, setting the age mark on a track that his father won five career NASCAR races at. Honoring them in this way, at the beginning of the NASCAR 50th Anniversary celebration, is one way of showing our true appreciation for them and the invaluable contribution they have given over the past 50 years. "He put everything into that race team, and we ran full-schedule Busch (now Nationwide) racing out of that shop with just a few people and a lot of hard work. "Ironically, two of the best years I ever had in racing was driving a Buick. He is a member of the staff at Heritage Chevrolet in Chester. Excitement," has never backed down from speaking his mind. 1 - Ty Dillon. Yarborough is from Timmonsville, just 15 miles from The Lady in Black, is a local hero to race fans of all generations who call Darlington County home, where they witnessed one of the greatest stock car drivers of his time win five Southern 500 races from 1968-1982. And with time his hand began to shake. While McGriff officially retired back in 2002, he continued to appear in occasional races, including the above-mentioned 2018 series where he took part in the event at the Tucson Speedway at . The hit took a lot out of me. Rick Hendrick also owns Hendrick Auto Group which owns and operates over 100 auto dealerships across the country. Elliott's induction will be held Sept. 4 at the Darlington (S.C.) Country Club. Marlin, 56, won 10 times in 748 starts in NASCAR's top division, including Daytona in 1994 and '95. Although his heart surgery was successful, Foyt developed serious complications with his lungs. Others receiving votes but falling short of the required 65 percent necessary for induction were veteran crew chiefs Kirk Shelmerdine (61 percent), Buddy Parrott (59 percent) and Larry McReynolds (51 percent); and long-time Martinsville Speedway public relations director Dick Thompson (59 percent). "The team did great and I learned a ton. But he stated numerous times that he rushed back, which was one of the few things he wishes he could go back and change. It's a great workout," he said. (RustyWallace.com)(4-3-2015), Elliott voted into NMPA Hall of Fame: Less than two months after being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, legendary driver Bill Elliott has been selected for induction into yet another notable motorsports hall of fame. Hutchison presented Allison with two proclamations honoring him and his son. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Gordon retired from fulltime competition at the end of the 2015 season with 93 race wins under his belt - third in the all-time list. He's 79 years old, after all. Man, what a fantastic way to start the year." Nadeau suffered a traumatic brain injury, four broken ribs and a collapsed lung. The weekend also includes the display and running of historic Formula 1 cars and Ferrari's exclusive XX Programmes. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. 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. (AJFR)(11-10-2015), Former NASCAR driver sets Tractor speed record: A 1952 Ford 8N series farm tractor, dubbed the "8NCREDIBLE," stunned those on hand September, 27th at Wilmington Ohio's Airborne Park when it roared to a final round top speed of 96.3185 miles per hour. 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. 18 Yacco Toyota for RDV Competition. Crowds all-time favorite former racing NASCAR driver Carl is a great enthusiast on doing what his passion desires. David Pearson, NASCAR. "I even got knocked out in high school football, so my head injuries started a long time ago. Don Miller, the Chairman of the Board for the N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame is ecstatic about of the up and coming event. A month before the 2017 season, Carl Edwards, one of NASCAR's most popular drivers, abruptly retired from the sport at age 37. It was a great opportunity from Ferrari, Risi and Daytona. NASCAR has given some legendary drivers who made her mark in the world for their exceptional talent and racing skills. It took 20 days for Nadeau to regain full consciousness and begin to speak again, and four more before he was transferred to Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation to begin physical, occupational and speech therapy. Wallace won 55 Sprint Cup races in a career that stretched from 1980 to 2005. Family members are supportive of the efforts. I'm more active now than ever. A recent Saturday night outing at Fayetteville Motor Speedway indicated as much -- the top three in the Open Wheel Modified division were built by Hornaday Race Cars. Rusty gladly does media interviews, greets fans, and spends time with our promotional partners. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. (Henry Herald)[More](3-5-2017), Robert Yates still fighting cancer: Robert Yates continues to battle liver cancer, after being diagnosed last year. said Miller. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. Spokeswoman Anne Fornoro says Foyt was released from Baylor-St. Luke's Medical Center on Tuesday and is recovering at home. After a storied career running mainly short tracks across the country, the sanctioning body saw fit to cater more to the factory-backed teams and most of the cars back then and even more today, are driven by Cup regulars and the independently financed teams have to take what's left, but not Ard. Yates "My dad is hanging tough. 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. There should be. The film will showcase the highs and lows of the 55-year love story between Bobby and Judy Allison. I was lucky that I got to keep going as long as I did. He recalls being the fastest thing on site at Richmond International Raceway that day during practice. Allison was killed when the helicopter he was attempting to land at Talladega Superspeedway. "(Team Penske), see an image of the #2 Miller Lite Retro scheme on my#2 Team Schemes page. (PR)(12-5-2014), Foyt remains hospitalized: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. This years' event raised $220,000. He made history in 1973 becoming the first Afircan American NASCAR racer to win a pole in an upper division race when he knocked Darrell Waltrip off the pole in the Late Model Sportman (Nationwide Series) Southern 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Jimmie Johnson As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. We've turned a corner so everything's pretty good. The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. Geoff BurkeGetty Images After a three-championship, 49-victory, 18-season career, Tony Stewart. "I thought I was a pretty good guy, but folks, let me tell you something. The Last American Hero. I am going to start traveling. Shore's Nursery grows Fraser firs on more than a dozen farms it owns or leases in the Laurel Springs and Sparta areas of Alleghany County. "I am very pleased to be able to resume our celebration of the rich racing history here in North Carolina and specifically in Mooresville. Ottinger and Sterling Marlin, former crew chief/driver Kirk Shelmerdine and sportswriter David Poole. 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. Nadeau has also been keeping his hand in racing in a way that might be somewhat surprising to his fans. 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. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube.
