said Miller. The event will feature live television coverage by ABC. (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. I know now how to better take care of my body, so hopefully, it won't come back." I broke both my shoulders and both biceps. Martin said. "Back to building dirt cars and having fun again," Hornaday said recently from his race shop, surrounded by cars in various states of progress. Darrell Waltrip (born February 5, 1947) is a retired NASCAR driver and commentator for Fox Sports. The crash not only ended Nadeau's career, but also had great implications for his personal life. Arie Luyendyk, who began racing on the IndyCar circuit in 1985 and won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and `97, also was inducted. The hit took a lot out of me. But, Bethea's dream of NASCAR success was unfulfilled for reasons he attributes to color. "I went this year to one of the greatest weekends in racing, the Chili Bowl," Nadeau said. Ard, a native of Scranton, South Carolina, set many records after joining the Busch Grand National Series of NASCAR in 1982 at the age of 43. We're talking about racing and it's already been a great year this year there's been a lot of things going on and that's going to continue as the Chase gets closer and the pressure gets built up for the teams. Not only is he known for his accomplishments during his prime, but also in retirement as well. During his time behind the wheel of the Miller Lite machine, Wallace earned 39 victories. (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? 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). "The kids were all born after my IndyCar career, and they weren't at the NASCAR races I happened to win either." (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. In 1981, 1982, I won 24 races and two championships driving a Buick Regal," Waltrip said. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. 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. 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. "We'd like to hear from Benny's fans who might be interested in contributing to the project." "There are no limitations," Jarrett said. "It would be great if we could have it done by the end of construction season next year," Steuck said. We've been here five days, run 1,000 laps and we don't have a dent on the car. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. We are not curing world hunger- we're having fun. I think the racing is even going to get better so we start at Daytona which is always an event filled race and I'm excited about it," says Jeff Burton. it made him the fastest NASCAR driver of all time. He said he takes medication daily to cope. That crash left Nadeau with a traumatic brain injury, immobility on his left side, a collapsed lung and broken ribs. His son works for Major League Baseball, and his twin daughters attend James Madison University and the University of Virginia, respectively. Bodine intended to run as many as 15 races in this year before his sponsor, Luke & Associates, pulled financing before the season. And if it's run properly and managed properly, it could be a huge assist to all those guys who are struggling, especially when you get older and the medical bills start piling up on you. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. 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. NOTE: do NOT have any email addresses It's associated with (Parkinson's Disease), but it's nothing-near like it. He tried for a time to mentor young racers. Drivers who will compete in at least one 2022 NASCAR Cup Series race. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. net worth, career earnings and salary: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is a retired American NASCAR driver and media personality who has a net worth of $300 million. This has been a hard time but the support has lifted my spirits. The Spirit Award "recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports." 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. 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. And she did this after Title IX was passed in 1972 and Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in 1973, so it also brought motorsports into the spotlight. 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. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. Thanks to the NASCAR family and all of his fans and friends for their support and concern." All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. This is shown by what will be--following Iowa--an all-time record 547 career Xfinity Series starts and 904 combined NASCAR national series starts (14th all-time). (Yahoo Finance) 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. Participants will not only get to meet and ask questions to these special guest instructors, they will also get to see comparisons of driving data to the professional driver in the same vehicle and can even go for a ride-a-long experience at full racing speeds. 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. It seems likely that his five consecutive championships will join the mark of Richard Petty's 200 Cup wins as records that will never be broken. Former NASCAR drivers, are NASCAR drivers that no longer compete in any NASCAR competition. I'll just be a little bit more careful about exposure for my skin to the sun." 3 - Jimmie Johnson. NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, 2006 Jeff Gordon claimed his second Winston title with ten wins in 1997, and for his 3rd title, he ended up winning 13 races with a 364-point lead over Mark Martin. 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. In voting of the NMPA membership, Elliott was a near-unanimous selection, being chosen on 98 percent of the ballots. (1-8-2014), Darrell Waltrip opens Buick GMC: Darrell Waltrip Automotive opened its new $14 million, 28,000-square-foot Buick GMC showroom and service center on Thursday to add to the 30-acre auto campus along Highway 96 in Franklin, TN. The Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino brought these vehicle to a younger audience, building more appreciation for this sleeper among collectible Fords. (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 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. Mast's career highlight was winning the pole and leading the first two laps of the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indy in the #1 Skoal Ford of Richard and Leo Jackson. That has worked well for such veteran drivers as Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Earnhardt and Carl Edwards. The line is also a kind of metaphor for a life that is a mixture of frustration and joy, courageous acceptance and occasional regret. See more and leave a well wish / comment at Billy's blog: Billy's Battle, a site for posting and sharing information for Billy Standridge. Drivers who will compete in all 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. 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. "I had six or seven not minor concussions, but pretty major concussions," Skinner recalls. GPS and video-overlay technology is also used to map out racing lines and to make comparisons to our professional instructors. 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. He took first place in the Daytona 500 in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981. Jeff Gordon walked away from NASCAR Cup racing at No. "I admired Janet's determination and ability to stay focused during all the media hype and controversy that surrounded her, and I've always said by being the first she took all the bullets both straight on and in her back. Venezuelan Carlos Kauffmann took the Trofeo Pirelli victory. "For me, right now, it's all about family and kids," Nadeau said. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2019 Icebreaker 150 (Race 3/16). I want to go home and spend time with them. Allison's visit came as 10,000 square feet of new gaming space was officially opened to the public. The Pearson family statement also said: "He is able to walk slowly and his arm continues to get better with maneuverability. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". (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. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. "They're so involved, so they don't care. My dad is one tough guy. Drivers who could be out: No. This list dates from 1949-2021 and contains a total of 3,047 drivers as of June 7, 2021. I'm going to have to knock a lot cobwebs off but I got the passion for it." (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. After further consultation and tests at the Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research in Cornelius, North Carolina, Dr. Rashid Buttar discovered additional melanoma and prescribed a four-week course of treatment in July. (Lewiston Sun Journal)(9-22-2012), Junior Johnson's house auctioned off: A Lewisville woman who has deep roots in the North Carolina Christmas tree industry was the winning bidder for Junior Johnson's mansion and farm situated just north of the Iredell County line. "Richard Petty once told me, 'I don't know how you keep a sponsor. 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. 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). Jarrett has helped raise more than $1 million for the American Cancer Society as host of a charity golf tournament in his home state for more than 25 years. Marlin told The Daily Herald in Columbia that the fire that started Friday morning destroyed his 2,500-square-foot garage in Maury County and three cars that belonged to his son-in-law, Michael House. (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. He is a North Carolina native with 35 years of experience (1958-92), including a record-breaking 27 wins in 1967 and 200 races. At the end of the 2020 season, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Clint Bowyer retired from the sport. The 99-person nominating panel itself reads like a who's who of racing, including names like Mario Andretti, Don Garlits, Craig Breedlove and Richard Petty. 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. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is in Cornelius, NC, a wealthy suburb north of Charlotte. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube. I went how long. Rudd even dreamed of a future in Formula One racing. "As Governor of Iowa, I am very proud to honor Rusty Wallace with this Proclamation today," Branstad said. "I love NASCAR. "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. "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. "Then I realized that if I took one more hit it could be my last hit. So when the opportunity came to be a part of the event, there was no way I was going to say no." He hung up his helmet at the end of last season, after an eight-year run in stock cars that fell well short of his open-wheel standard. 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." 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 "It was a difficult decision, but not as difficult as you'd think. Fans can purchase tickets, camping and race-day upgrades by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or shopping online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. He is now confined to a bed and requires supervised care 24 hours a day. Nobody has ever been able to do it. Nascar has suffered from the retirement in recent years of many of its biggest names, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards and Danica Patrick. Race wins? (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. Jamie McMurray, Rusty Wallace and Junior Johnson are scheduled to appear on Idris Elba: King of Speed on BBC America, July 14th at 10:00pm/et. Standridge, 60, ran 23 Cup races and 84 Nationwide events. "(DIS)(12-5-2016), Jeff Gordon helping with GivingTuesdayCLT campaign: NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon is one of many in Charlotte contributing to the GivingTuesdayCLT campaign to raise $8 million. "I was racing in SCCA in Showroom Stock when Janet made the headlines at Indianapolis in 1977, and I never dreamed at the time that I would ever reach the level of Indy car racing but it certainly made an impression on me," St. James said. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 shortened season and only include active drivers during the year. Martin, 57, will be inducted Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. (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. (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. "(Popular Speed)(2-6-2016), NC Governor honors Gordon: Gov. He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired at age 43, and Clint Bowyer retired at 41 to take a job in television. The Standridge decal was carried on the C post of JDM Chevrolet's driven by #01-Landon Cassill who finished 12th, #4-Jeffrey Earnhardt (20th) and #87-Kevin Lepage (19th) at Darlington and will run in other races this year. It was always just me -- all me," he said. Jarrett said that a biopsy was performed in January after dermatologists discovered a spot on his left arm during a check-up. 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. Ty Dillon missed the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season after Germain Racing shut down and sold their charter to the new 23XI Racing team post-2020, but . (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. (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. Martin said. "It wouldn't move and I thought that was the problem. The driving force to bring Bobby Allison to the Chicago area for a rare visit is the Elmhurst Historical Museum's current exhibit, On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen. "(Charlotte Observer)(2-15-2014), Rusty Wallace among inductees in Motorsports Hall of Fame: The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America will induct its 26th class of racing legends Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Detroit's historic Fillmore Theater. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 250 (Race 21/23). The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is racing's Cooperstown, memorializing achievement in all forms of motorized competition. Blaney was injured at Eldora May 6 in a qualifying accident during World of Outlaws competition. He served as a broadcaster for TNN and CBS. (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. He was also voted as one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers. Johnson is expected to be released from the hospital within the week. What if I'd lost my life right there that day at Daytona? season, List of EA Sports NASCAR series cover athletes, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_former_NASCAR_drivers&oldid=924203, Portal templates with all redlinked portals, = Former champion in National Touring Series, = Former Champion in National Touring Series. "(Ford Racing)(2-7-2017), Martin inducted into Ozark Area Racer's Hall of Fame: One of the most recognizable names in NASCAR made a pit stop in Springfield on Saturday. 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. Certainly he is deserving of this official Proclamation, as well as his recent induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame." "Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny" is scheduled to be released on October 18th, 2016. Browse through latest information on your favorite NASCAR Cup drivers, including full biographies, latest news, high-res photos and high quality videos. (Charlotte Observer)(11-7-2015) Bodine is quick to point out he is not retiring. 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. Hutchison presented Allison with two proclamations honoring him and his son. This exhibit is supported by Chicagoland Speedway. Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts with 788. The event will benefit the MACC Fund, dedicated to childhood cancer and blood disorder research (RWR). 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. When it didn't sell, Johnson decided to auction it. When NASCAR returned to Richmond in September that year, Nadeau made an emotional visit to VCU Medical Center to thank the medical staff. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and admission is free. "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. Drivers who are entered in all 2021 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series races. 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. Given their success, it seems that trust has been well placed. After dominating the sport and winning 24 races, 18 poles and two consecutive championships in 1981 and 1982, Waltrip suffered a crash in the 1983 Daytona 500 that changed his life. "Rusty is without a doubt our best promoter," said Iowa Speedway President and co-owner Stan Clement. This was totally out of the box for me. At that time, Bodine didn't feel that would be his last start in NASCAR, but he now is saying he will retire from the sport due to a number of factors. Their accomplishments are the benchmark that much of our history is identified by. Or money can be sent via PayPal to: dicktricklememorial@yahoo.com. New York natives, Tommy Baldwin, Jr. and Steve Park, announce the creation of The American Muscle Driving Experience. "Like so many people, I'm still on the fence on where I want to go and what I want to do. Childress and Rudd were the 79th and 80th inductees. Johnson said his plans for the immediate future remain unaltered. West Wilkes High, into which Miller's Creek was consolidated, plans to upgrade the broadcast booth at its football stadium and name the facility for Benny. Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series championship points. (ESPN)(4-2-2012), Rusty Wallace returns to the track: Retired NASCAR driver and ESPN broadcaster Rusty Wallace, is scheduled to compete in the June 12th Howie Lettow Memorial 150 at The Milwaukee Mile. He competed in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series from 1960 to 1986, most notably the No. Carl Edwards is scheduled to make a cameo appearance on USA Network's Royal Pains, Tuesday, July 15 at 9:00pm/et.