He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. Sort of. 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. And racing remains his focus. (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. McCrory participated in the Winner's Circle awards luncheon in Charlotte Monday as part of the three-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. The $5 autograph cards will be available for sale in the Museum gift shop during the event. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the leading vote-getter in his class. Carl is a former professional stock car racing driver, best known for winning the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series championship. (Racing Experts)(10-18-2012) (NBC Sports)(11-27-2016), Mark Martin elected to NMPA Hall of Fame: Mark Martin, winner of 40 NASCAR premier series races and a runner-up in the championship battle on five occasions, has been selected for induction into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Former NASCAR drivers, are NASCAR drivers that no longer compete in any NASCAR competition. "I'm literally lost at times. But he's not sad. Do NASCAR drivers age slower? 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 said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. Rudd maintains his own property on a lake and enjoys making up for lost time with his family. (Associated Press/ESPN.com)(1-27-2012), Ward & Jeb Burton to race in Truck Series: After a five-year absence from competing in a NASCAR race, Ward Burton will drive at Daytona in February in the NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event. If a driver raced . It was just great to be back." We raced to 11th place. (Daytona International Speedway)(11-27-2016), Mike and Angie Skinner selected as fourth quarter Spirit Award winners: The National Motorsports Press Association has announced Mike Skinner and his wife, Angie, as the winners of the fourth quarter Pocono Spirit Award. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 NASCAR GP Belgium (Race 4/10). Good guys go to hell." The injury, he said, included nerve damage. "It's amazing how time flies. Gant and his family will be in attendance. He has since been moved to the Duke University hospital. In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." "You want to throw up but can't; your head is pounding; you feel awful." He competed in 29 events and was in the top 5 at the finish 20 times and finished in the top ten 23 times with four wins to his credit. What would I have done? "It's unreal," Jarrett told MLB.com. Five of those victories came at Michigan International Speedway, once owned by Penske. Nadeau has also been keeping his hand in racing in a way that might be somewhat surprising to his fans. (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. "And I did that most of the time unless the weather was awful." UPDATE: Jerry Nadeau still draws an imaginary line down the middle of his body to describe the accident that changed his life 10 years ago this week. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. Homes will be priced from $350,000 to $500,000. SunBelt Atlanta/Cummings I LLC said the $120 million project, the second major project announced for the Forsyth County area in recent weeks, will be off Matt Highway, or State Route 369. You never know if the next one is going to put you down." 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. An independent group of 51 individuals representing various NASCAR roles were asked to give their objective and educated opinions on who the 50 greatest drivers in NASCAR history were. (12-14-2015), Get Well Lennie Pond UPDATE: Lennie Pond, NASCAR's rookie of the year in 1973, was scheduled to undergo cancer surgery Friday in Richmond, Va. Pond, 75, who had one career Cup victory (at Talladega in 1978), beat out Darrell Waltrip for the '73 rookie honor. "I'm not using the word retirement because people misinterpret what you are saying," he said. 4 - Tony Stewart. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. Sharon is a track where we have raced a lot through the years and we are ready to tackle the competition." Read on to learn more about the top ten richest NASCAR drivers. The 60 minute documentary was filmed and edited by Kingsport Times-News reporter Jeff Bobo and includes interviews with many of Bethea's NASCAR racing contemporaries including retired racers Paul Lewis, John A. Utsman, active Nationwide Series driver Brad Teague, and engine builder Stanley Allison. This is a tribute to Wallace's 2013 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Labonte will drive the No. He made his series debut in 1959 and ran his final Cup race in 1992. Top 15 Richest NASCAR Drivers. These are the drivers who are NASCAR history. There is ample money available. In 1984, Earnhardt rejoined Childress, and they would go on to win 66 races and six championships. The crash not only ended Nadeau's career, but also had great implications for his personal life. Currently employed as a high school automotive instructor in Newport, Tenn., Bethea still remains active in local racing and among the most popular drivers in Tennessee. 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. He is a little sore but going to be okay probably already watching dirtvision". 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. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Johnson is expected to be released from the hospital within the week. Memorial plans include a statue of Trickle with ceramic tiles featuring photos of Trickle and his cars. Nadeau still suffers from depression. When you are physically beat up, you have no chance to be competitive. A statement provided by Pearson's family Wednesday said the stroke affected his left side, but the 80-year-old is 80-85% back to normal as a result of therapy. 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. I wake up like, 'Well, what am I doing today?' Burton also will make select starts throughout the truck series schedule. Foyt Undergoes Successful Triple Bypass Surgery: Four-time Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 winner and former NASCAR team owner A.J. "To go into the National Motorsports Press Association with Ricky Rudd is very special for me personally because of his important contributions to both RCR and the sport of NASCAR racing as a whole. "I love NASCAR. If teams contributed a small percentage of that money each year to a pool for retired or disabled drivers in need, fewer retired or disabled drivers would be in need. 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. (140 BUZZ)(9-18-2014), Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? "For me, right now, it's all about family and kids," Nadeau said. I probably should keep that quiet because I'm not sure the doctor would enjoy hearing that." He rebuilt the wrecked '57 Chevy with the blown engine and began winning dirt-track races at Natural Bridge Speedway in western Virginia. 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. After making his NASCAR debut in Dale Earnhardt's #8 Xfinity Series ride at Martinsville in 1988, Wallace would go on to finish among the top-10 in the Xfinity Series standings in 10 of his 14 full seasons, including a runner-up finish in 1991. 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. I want to go home and spend time with them. Rusty Wallace (Photo: Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images) Like Rudd, Rusty Wallace spent more than two decades in the NASCAR Cup Series. While Nadeau admits his road has been up and down, he has had some successes recently both on and off the track. That's all." Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. "That was just about a perfect fit for me, as far as car and driver and racing style," Hornish says. I am going to start traveling. (USA Today)(1-29-2015), A.J. "As an 'Honorary Iowan', I couldn't be more proud of this great state, or of the racetrack we have in Newton, and I look forward to being here for as many Iowa Speedway events as possible." Previously during the weekend, Wallace posted 15th and 32nd-place results, the latter due to brake problems late in the race. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is in Cornelius, NC, a wealthy suburb north of Charlotte. The former NASCAR legend David Pearson earned his first NASCAR Cup Series title in 1966. Carl attended Rock Bridge High school from which he matriculated in 1997. The American Muscle Driving Experience will also host several of the top racing drivers in the country. Moore, 88, a decorated veteran of World War II, was part of the Hall's second class in 2011. She said he had been up and walking since the surgery but developed an infection this week. (ARCA Racing)(4-29-2015), Film To Be Made About Bobby Allison: Posse Films, LLC, the inspirational feature film production company that controls the rights to several historically significant and uplifting life stories, recently announced the making of a biopic about the larger-than-life NASCAR pioneer, and NASCAR Hall of Fame member, Bobby Allison. They make the best deal they can with an owner and hope they eventually hit the big time. The 2014 honorees include: Richard Petty, charter member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Horace Holden, Aurelia Kennedy and Payson Kennedy, founders of the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Ron Kimble, Charlotte Deputy City Manager. "It's is a great honor for me to carry the banner for all of the talented people who have made RCR what it's become over the past 40-plus years," said Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. These are the drivers who made and make NASCAR fans stand on their feet and cheer. A minimum of 65 percent of the total votes is necessary for a candidate to be eligible for induction. Allison was killed when the helicopter he was attempting to land at Talladega Superspeedway. The lawsuit claims Biffle recorded his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law on a digital video recorder and showed that video to other people. Plus, the X Games are just such a big deal. The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. There are so many times that I forget things. The Hall of Fame driver and current ESPN analyst will be wearing a firesuit with the original Miller Lite logo during the test. "I just don't know what to do now," he said. His 40 career victories currently rank 17th on the all-time list for the series while his 882 career starts rank fifth overall for the sanctioning body's top series. "(Mark Martin Automotive)(1-15-2015), Victory Lane Racing Association to honor Ard, others: On Tuesday night, February 17, one of the top drivers to ever strap himself into a race car will be honored along with five others at the 10th annual Victory Lane Racing Association Awards Banquet scheduled to be held at the Pelican Bay Country Club. I'm going to have to knock a lot cobwebs off but I got the passion for it." Off the track, Gordon' philanthropic efforts supported pediatric cancer research, treatment and patient support programs through the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation and the Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital in Concord. He is expected to make a full recovery. I don't think NASCAR would get upset about that. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. Blaney hit the Turn 1 wall and flipped multiple times. The lawsuit details visible cameras all over the outside of the home on Doolie Road. He lives in Shelby, N.C., where his NASCAR team was based. Blaney's daughter, Emma, provided an update Friday night on Twitter: "Thank you for all the prayers. His business success makes him the richest NASCAR driver in history. McCrory also discussed the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina's economy. I was fortunate enough to have a lot of success there, including winning a Coke 600. The state's largest gathering of the tourism industry brings together nearly 500 leaders from resorts, attractions, destination marketing organizations, hotels/motels, real estate rental companies, restaurants and retail outlets each year to learn about the latest trends and issues facing the travel industry. Mr. Allison is scheduled to be in the Museum's first floor research library, and the hard-driving racer will sign official autograph cards (provided by the Museum for $5 each) and pose for photos. "As Governor of Iowa, I am very proud to honor Rusty Wallace with this Proclamation today," Branstad said. 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. 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. Again. "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." The Women in the Winner's Circle Celebration is the foundation's major fundraiser, celebrating the success of women in racing. September." Carl Edwards. He adds that he'd rather have broken every bone in his body at once than have his mind altered. said Miller. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Petty announced the news on his Twitter account. "Jeff Gordon has been a tremendous ambassador of motorsports, NASCAR and North Carolina," said McCrory. But when he does get the urge to go fast, it's not in his Jaguar or Ford GT. The Last American Hero. Part of what makes the town of Oxford so special to Allison is the fact he notched his first career Grand National victory at Oxford Plains Speedway in 1966. In addition to an autograph session, those in attendance could check out memorabilia and vintage cars. The Miller Lite Ford Fusion will also feature a commemorative white Miller Lite paint scheme for the "Great American Race". He drove for five full seasons, 1976-80, with two top-five finishes. The lawsuit says Biffle said under oath that the hidden cameras were installed for security because he believed his maids were stealing. "I certainly think any retired athlete needs some sort of benefits package or a fund or something for guys who end up on the less fortunate side of things," said Greg Biffle, who is in the midst of a solid career on the Sprint Cup circuit. "It's been hard. The overall Spirit Award for 2016 will be announced in January. The tractor, driven by Fletcher, NC's Jack Donohue (ran five NASCAR Cup races in the 1970's), is the first to ever compete at an East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) sanctioned land speed record event. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. Wallace will practice on Thursday, Dec. 1 followed by qualifying and racing on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. Foyt is expected to remain in the hospital through Monday. Foyt, 79, had been admitted to the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday with intermittent chest pains but initial testing results were inconclusive. Drivers who competed in at least one 2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race. "I commend him for doing it because it takes a lot of courage and integrity to not race for two races. In voting of the NMPA membership, Elliott was a near-unanimous selection, being chosen on 98 percent of the ballots. We've been here five days, run 1,000 laps and we don't have a dent on the car. However, he hopes the sports leaders don't water down the product with too many races. During his time behind the wheel of the Miller Lite machine, Wallace earned 39 victories. But the two sides split in 2011 in a disagreement over intellectual property. Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." His driving career ended on October 20, 1984 at North Carolina Motor Speedway near Rockingham when he was involved in a terrible crash. Childress made his first NASCAR Sprint Cup start in 1969. "I think it's OK for me to give my opinion. In 1981, 1982, I won 24 races and two championships driving a Buick Regal," Waltrip said. I feel normal. (2-13-2014) On Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum welcomes visitors to mingle with one of NASCAR's legendary drivers during a Meet & Greet with Bobby Allison. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. (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. Ron Hornaday is currently not competing in NASCAR, but the four-time champion appears to be as busy as ever. 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. Burton and his 19-year-old son, Jeb, have teamed with Hillman Racing in the Truck Series to run the #27 Chevy this season. That's it. Geoff BurkeGetty Images After a three-championship, 49-victory, 18-season career, Tony Stewart. 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. I'd tried to gut it out since March because racers never want to show weakness. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." We see a lot of players in all sports that end up on hard times." 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. It doesn't take much to injure your brain. He go-karts often with daughter Natalie, 10, born months before the crash. Although his heart surgery was successful, Foyt developed serious complications with his lungs. (Foyt Racing)(11-13-2014), Bill Elliott sells land for housing project: A developer plans to build 300 upscale single-family homes in Cumming (GA) on 143 acres purchased from NASCAR champion Bill Elliott. An out-of-court agreement has been signed by both sides, according to Phil Kurze, vice president of Connecticut-based Whelen Engineering, who also serves as president of the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc. Kurze said all previous agreements between the two organizations are void and that the USBSF is authorized to make any modifications on the bobsleds in their possession. He's a former Cup series winner (one victory in 177 starts), and he was made to feel like just another guy. (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. That color was green, and like the majority of up-and-coming drivers of that era Bethea didn't have enough green in his wallet to compete at his full potential. Less than a year after Trickle's death, friends joined together to build a memorial in Trickle's boyhood home of Rudolph. But I'm a different person. While admission is free and open to the public, there will be a silent auction of NASCAR memorabilia to raise money for Feed the Children, a charity Waltrip supports that provides resources for those without life's essentials. I feel like I'm myself. "This is what people said about me. He will be represented by his son, Richard Petty, at the ceremony. But rather than go to the doctor he simply Super-Glued it closed. German driver Thomas Loefflad won the Coppa Shell event. He hasn't been back to a track since. He served as a broadcaster for TNN and CBS. 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. "I had a vertebrate sore in my neck a couple of times, broke my scapula a few times, had a punctured lung, elbow, arm, knees, ankles and if you name it, I've had it broken or torn. "Handsome" Harry won 18 races in his 15-year Cup career, including four races in a row in September 1991, plus two more in the then-Busch Series, to earn another nickname, "Mr. Drivers who will compete in all 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. "Would it have happen anyway without the concussions that I went through? (8-6-2015), Kenny Wallace to make his final NASCAR start: Kenny Wallace will make his third NASCAR XFINITY Series start of the 2015 season at Iowa Speedway in the U.S. Cellular 250 on August 1. He made an appearance at Weedsport Speedway May 22, but didn't feel comfortable behind the wheel of the #71M. (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. "(WSOC)(1-15-2015), Congrats to Kyle Petty on his wedding Saturday to Morgan Castano. Trending pages Dale Earnhardt Tony Stewart Russell Phillips Jeff Gordon Kasey Kahne Bill Elliott Richard Petty Mark Martin All items (97) # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other A Adam Petty Al Metz Alan Kulwicki B Benny Parsons Trickle is survived by Delores Iwanski of Waukesha, Chuck Trickle of Las Vegas, Sue Trickle of Minneapolis, and Duaine Trickle of Plover. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. Championships come to mind, but that doesn't tell the whole story when there were only a handful of drivers running full-time schedules in the early years. (Richmond Times Dispatch / hillmanracing.com)(1-27-2012), Bubba Wallace and NASCAR: What we know and what will change after recent hate crime inquiries, NASCAR reveals pic of noose; concern was 'real', Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. find out his wife is pregnant with their second child, Snowboarding mishap sidelines NASCAR's Elliott, Kurt Busch still not cleared from July concussion, Nemechek wins final NASCAR race at Fontana, Ky. Busch takes Fontana for 1st win with RCR, Rain pushes Xfinity Series at Fontana to Sunday, Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at Fontana, Stenhouse wins longest Daytona 500 in history. (hometracks.nascar.com)[Read More Here](5-31-2017), Construction of Dick Trickle memorial continues: A bronze statue of Dick Trickle will wave to visitors in front of two curved walls featuring inscriptions, photographs and a dedication at the community park in Rudolph. NASCAR is completing a 10-year, $4.8 billon television contract. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. (4-5-2014) 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. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. What may be the greatest version of them of all will be auctioned at Russo and Steele's Scottsdale event during January 15 - 19, 2014: the Bud Moore #15 Grand National stocker driven by Bobby Isaac. And at Darlington, he wasn't about to change. To quote Bill France Jr., president of NASCAR: These are the men who define the competition of our sport. 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. SERVICES service info and more can be found at Billy's Battle blog or see the full obituary at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com. Mark Martin was at the fairgrounds Saturday afternoon for his introduction into the Ozark Area Racer's Hall of Fame. 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. Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. UPDATE: driver Lennie Pond was recovering at home in Chester on Monday after undergoing surgery Friday for a cancerous tumor on his brain. 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. (WGI)(8-10-2013), A.J. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. NASCAR Cup Feb 27, 2023 At the end of the 2020 season, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Clint Bowyer retired from the sport. Wright Pond said his brother still is battling cancer in other parts of his body. Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts with 788. But he stated numerous times that he rushed back, which was one of the few things he wishes he could go back and change. His subject wasn't racing, religion, politics or anything of the sort. Waltrip, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, lead analyst on NASCAR for FOX and Franklin resident, opened his Honda dealership in 1985. Life after racing has kept Hornish in a spiraling heel-toe dance. 5 - Kevin Harvick. Davey Allison Davey Allison's electric nine-year career in NASCAR, which also notably included famed crew chief Larry McReynolds, was packed with a staggering 92 top 10 finisheswhich featured 19 wins. Every U.S. president since Eisenhower has participated. Give a smile when you say my name."