There are sponsor dollars generated by NASCAR. My dad is one tough guy. "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. 1 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2 - Jeff Gordon. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. It definitely opens some doors for us and enables us to do something different. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. Lyn St. James, a seven-time Indianapolis 500 starter, founded the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation in 1994 to focus on programs for driver development, advocacy, diversity and education, particularly for women who aspire to become race car drivers. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2019 Eneos NAPA Auto 150 (Race 2/14). The Washington . Although Bethea did experience some racism during his driving career, he is quick to state he was 'Not a Black Racer', he was a racer who happened to be black. Mark Martin 9. He won the Mid-Atlantic Regional title as well. 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. The Baltimore Orioles selected the 6-foot-4, 220-pound outfielder in the 28th round of the recent Major League Baseball Draft. "I am pretty pumped up about this," said Wallace. 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. Table of Contents Who Are the Wealthiest NASCAR Drivers? Some retired drivers just keep getting faster, and Bob Keselowski ( the father of Brad and XXX ) became the fastest NASCAR driver in history in 2018 when he took a dodge charger NASCAR race car to the salt flat in Bonneville Utah and powered it to 271 miles an hour. The car landed in Turn 2. Billy commented on the page: "I just want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. He'll tell you it is better than the alternative. (Associated Press)(10-5-2013), Geoff Bodine inducted into Legends of the Glen: Popular race car driver Geoff Bodine was inducted into Legends of The Glen on Friday afternoon. 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 . Standridge, who raced in the Nationwide Series from 1986 to 1993 and in Sprint Cup from 1993 to 1999, is battling cancer. Drivers who could be out: No. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2021 NASCAR GP Italy (Race 12/12). Crowds all-time favorite former racing NASCAR driver Carl is a great enthusiast on doing what his passion desires. NASCAR Drivers - All Current and Former NASCAR Drivers Championships Drivers Trending 1 Formula 1 12 h Vettel could be option for surprise Aston Martin F1 return 2 Plus Formula 1 13 h. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. 2023 NASCAR Cup Series ROTY Contenders No. Parsons died in 2007 at age 66 of complications from cancer. Busch, the winningest driver in NASCAR history when you factor in all three national series, is the betting favorite to win all three races at the four-turn, 1.5-mile (2.414-kilometer) Las Vegas . In all, Foyt spent 25 days in the hospital after being admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains, including 10 days in intensive care. (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. from 4-5 pm/et. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 250 (Race 21/23). 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. 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. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series EuroNASCAR PRO Division drivers, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series EuroNASCAR 2 Division drivers, Learn how and when to remove this template message, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte (fall race), List of all-time NASCAR Cup Series winners, D-BOX eNASCAR International iRacing Series, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_NASCAR_drivers&oldid=1142715773, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Driver is not eligible for championship points, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 00:20. Excitement," has never backed down from speaking his mind. The campaign runs until midnight Tuesday night. He is a member of the staff at Heritage Chevrolet in Chester. "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. The past and future of the NASCAR Cup Series converged Tuesday in Winston-Salem, N.C. when a trio of retired stars strapped in to test the sport's Next Gen car at historic Bowman Gray Stadium. UPDATE The three cars entered by the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team in Friday's VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 Nationwide Series race at Darlington Raceway will carry a decal honoring former NASCAR driver and team owner Billy Standridge. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. The crash not only ended Nadeau's career, but also had great implications for his personal life. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. Then I lost my father who I was very, very close to from cancer." Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. (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. 14 Chevrolet SS After Tony Stewart was injured in a and rail accident for all the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events with all sponsors besides Baas Pro Shops. NASCAR drivers at all levels - Sprint Cup, Nationwide, World Camping Truck, K&N Pro Series - are independent contractors. Michael Waltrip will replace his brother Darrell in the booth for the Sprint Unlimited. A grand opening will be in the spring. 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. He posted 15 RBI in 62 plate appearances with a .355 batting average. Burton, the 2002 Daytona 500 winner and brother of current Richard Childress Racing team member Jeff Burton, stepped away from the sport in 2007 to help Jeb's racing career as well as work with the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. During his time in the #2 Miller-sponsored car, the former Penske Racing driver accumulated 37 wins, 145 top-five finishes, 252 top-10 results, while leading a total of 15,012 laps. Spencer, from Berwick, Pa., isn't leaving North Carolina simply to re-unite with relatives. (JD Motorsports)(4-8-2014), Bud Moore recovering: NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore suffered a mild heart attack over the weekend and is recovering in a hospital near his home in Spartanburg, S.C. "He had a procedure done and is doing fine. 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. 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. Their accomplishments are the benchmark that much of our history is identified by. "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. Blaney was injured at Eldora May 6 in a qualifying accident during World of Outlaws competition. It ain't no problem." His former central Wisconsin racing buddies choose to focus on Trickle's life and contributions to the racing community. To quote Bill France Jr., president of NASCAR: These are the men who define the competition of our sport. (NBC Sports)(4-14-2014), The decal ran by JD Motorsports cars (#01, #4, #87) at Darlingtonon April 11th to honor former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge, Sad News - Billy Standridge: former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge passed away of cancer at 1:30am/et on Saturday, April 12, 2014. He's the icon of our sport. Let's take a look at the 10 Richest NASCAR Drivers Of All Time 10 Dale Earnhardt Jr ($400 Million) Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a jaw-dropping net worth of $400 million. The winning bid was $2.3 million and the sale is scheduled to close this week. The Spirit Award "recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports." (Atlanta Journal Constitution)(10-1-2014), Lee Petty and Harry Gant to be honored: Lee Petty and Harry Gant will have N.C. Auto Racing Hall Of Fame in-ground plaques dedicated to the two NASCAR legends in an Oct. 8 ceremony in Mooresville, NC. We started the feature in the 24th and last position since the field was set based on points. 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. For more information, please visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457. Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired at age 43, and Clint Bowyer retired at 41 to take a job in television. That's it. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. (NASCAR.com)(9-11-2015), Skinner discusses driving hurt: former NASCAR driver, Mike Skinner, was interviewed and discussed about driving hurt during his Sprint Cup career: The son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Buck Baker, the 6-foot-6 Baker was known as the "Gentle Giant" during his racing days. This win made Cope an overnight sensation and he even appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. (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. The Enjoy Illinois 300, a NASCAR Cup Series, is set for Sunday, June 5, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. (Darlington Raceway)(4-7-2012), Junior Johnson hospitalized: NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has been hospitalized in North Carolina and two sources close to the 80-year-old legend said he is being treated for a staph infection related to a 2009 back surgery. (2-13-2014) You're so unpopular with the fans. He was taken by ground to a local hospital and was awake and alert, according to a track spokesperson. "We are not only recognizing Jeff tonight for his performance on the racetrack, but also for his philanthropic work in communities across our state and nation." Kurt Busch has retired, Johnson is still mostly retired and Kevin Harvick has already announced that 2023 will be his last season behind the wheel of Cup car before he moves to the TV booth. "And I've go to tell you, those were people that liked me so you can imagine what people that didn't like me had to say about me." He rebuilt the wrecked '57 Chevy with the blown engine and began winning dirt-track races at Natural Bridge Speedway in western Virginia. 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. Nadeau still wonders what's next. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. Gordon and Garner first worked together in 2006 on the multimedia book titled "Speed, Guts, & Glory," about landmark moments in NASCAR history. Since 2008, Watkins Glen International has selected drivers from all racing backgrounds to the elite class known as The Legends of The Glen. The Batesville, Arkansas, native won four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points races at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a career that spanned from 1981 to 2013. "I'm retired," the 62-year-old NASCAR Hall of Famer emphatically told NASCAR.com. All . The living members of this group were honored on February 15, 1998 during pre-race festivities for the 1998 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts with 788. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. And at Darlington, he wasn't about to change. 42 - Noah Gragson - LEGACY Motor Club No. In 1975 he made history again, starting the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and becoming one of only seven African Americans to compete at NASCAR's highest level, now known as the Sprint Cup Series. Maybe take four races off the schedule and increase that demand that means so much. "I love gardening," Spencer said. Garner was given unprecedented access. "In fact, the motorsports industry has a $6 billion economic impact on North Carolina and employs more than 25,000 people in our state. He has competed in all three of NASCAR's national series -- Sprint Cup, XFINITY as well at Trucks. "Like a glove." You'd think a guy that good would be trying to line up on the starting grid for the centennial edition of the Indy 500. Nevertheless, Johnson, the 81-year-old former NASCAR driver and team owner, does not complain. Martin bought the home a little over three years ago for $2 million. Browse through latest information on your favorite NASCAR Cup drivers, including full biographies, latest news, high-res photos and high quality videos. At age 15, Rick Mast sold a 4-H project steer for $575 to get money for his first race car. "I'm literally lost at times. Burton also will make select starts throughout the truck series schedule. (RCR)(5-17-2012), Jimmy Spencer to retire, move back to PA: Jimmy Spencer, a former NASCAR driver and current television personality who goes by the nickname "Mr. McCrory celebrated Gordon's achievements and the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina at a banquet with nearly 400 business leaders, elected officials and members of the motorsports community. A Rowdy restart. At the end of the season, he was the points champion. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". It's been two years since Hornaday made his last start in the Truck Series, running what turned out to be an abbreviated schedule with the former Turner Scott Motorsports group and NTS Motorsports. He has achieved the following: A seven-time Cup Series Champion Has 83 Cup Series wins 35 Cup Series Poles Five-time Driver of the Year Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship points. He said Wednesday he has other priorities in life - his family, charity work, running his new Honda motorcycle dealership, and building the next generation of bobsleds for the U.S. Olympic team. Foyt was scheduled to be the grand marshal Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. Rusty Wallace (Photo: Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images) Like Rudd, Rusty Wallace spent more than two decades in the NASCAR Cup Series. "My whole life I was selfish. The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. Jeff Gordon walked away from NASCAR Cup racing at No. (NMPA)(11-24-2016), Mark Martin Selling North Carolina Lakeside Home: Retired professional stock car racer Mark Martin has put his lakeside mansion in North Carolina on the market for $2.55 million. Frye recalled Nadeau's pride in working with David Gilliland, leading up to Gilliland's breakthrough 2006 Nationwide Series victory at Kentucky Speedway. "I haven't been in a car in a long time. "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. "(ESPN)(10-28-2012), Nadeau still feeling impact of accident: May 2, 2013 will mark the 10th anniversary of the accident that stripped Jerry Nadeau of his passion. For a list of active NASCAR drivers, see List of NASCAR drivers. Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. We've had a good car here several times, but for whatever reason we didn't win it." 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. "(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. Being able to come to the ARCA series and run at Pocono Raceway is huge for me. "There's a little bit of a responsibility on everybody's part, not just the sport as a whole, but the drivers that are currently having the success they're having, myself included," Earnhardt said. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. Johnson takes a daily regimen of medication to keep the infection at bay. See full article at NASCAR.com. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. She says the Nov. 12 surgery was successful, but he developed serious complications and was kept on a ventilator for eight days to allow his lungs to recover full function. It was strange coming here because I am so used to coming here with dad and watching him race. Landers Triple 7 machine will carry primary partnership from Crop Production Services, along with Mark Martin Automotive, Bad Boy Mowers, Auto Services' Company and Paul McKenna of Big Dog Motorsports.

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