He and his wife, Sharon, live in western Virginia, where he owns a hazmat cleanup company. (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. "(Frontstretch)(8-21-2015), Where is Ricky Rudd? (Henry Herald)[More](3-5-2017), Robert Yates still fighting cancer: Robert Yates continues to battle liver cancer, after being diagnosed last year. 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. The lawsuit says Biffle said under oath that the hidden cameras were installed for security because he believed his maids were stealing. 3 on the all-time series wins list. "This was a lot of fun," Elliott said. When it didn't sell, Johnson decided to auction it. So in late-November 2015, after finishing 25th at the Cup season finale at Homestead, Hornish unharnessed himself one last time and exhaled. Foyt released from hospital, recovering at home: A.J. I'm just not going to drive a race car anymore. I want to go to Germany and I'm going to Switzerland. 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. The Spirit Award "recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports." Gant and his family will be in attendance. 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. (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. "(Richmond Times Dispatch)(9-7-2014), Rusty Wallace inducted in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace was one of seven men inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on Wednesday. (Race 32/36). UPDATE: The August 1st U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway will be Kenny Wallace's third NASCAR Xfinity Series start of 2015. 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. "It's been hard. "(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. He has competed in all three of NASCAR's national series -- Sprint Cup, XFINITY as well at Trucks. frcs.pro. Wallace finished 23rd in the May race at Iowa. Drivers who will compete in all 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. I went how long. 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. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. (Iowa Speedway)(3-1-2013), On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen: Fred Lorenzen The story of NASCAR legend and Elmhurst (IL) native Fred Lorenzen comes to life through photos, artifacts, and exciting race footage depicting a little-known local hero who etched his name in the annals of racing history. When NASCAR returned to Richmond in September that year, Nadeau made an emotional visit to VCU Medical Center to thank the medical staff. I want everyone to know that you just have to keep going and marching forward, no matter what You all have to know that there will be something on the horizon that will hopefully inspire you. There are so many books with very little time invested by the drivers, but Jeff gave me unparalleled access at the race track, at special events - and at his home - over the past 15 months," says Garner. "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Now, a school in the area of Wilkes County where he once lived is undertaking a drive to memorialize Benny. (National Speed Sport News)(6-21-2016), Mark Martin to drive the pace car before Coke 600: NASCAR legend Mark Martin made numerous memories while racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the 2002 Coca-Cola 600 winner will make a triumphant return to the iconic 1.5-mile superspeedway on Sunday when - to commemorate being inducted into the 2017 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - Martin will drive the Toyota pace car prior to the green flag for the 57th running of the Coca-Cola 600. Jarrett, 17, played third base for the Hickory High (N.C.) Red Tornadoes for coach David Craft, and was a prep teammate of current 49er Tyler Barnette. . Food does not taste good and he has trouble swallowing. I want to go home and spend time with them. But he's not sad. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. Martin, 57, is one of five drivers who will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017. He spent time in a medically induced coma and didn't regain full consciousness for three weeks. . In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." It was inspired in part by the NBA's decision to select the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History on its 50th anniversary in 1996. ("The Company") is scheduled to commence pre-production in late 2014 and filming in early 2015. 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 "I commend him for doing it because it takes a lot of courage and integrity to not race for two races. My dad is one tough guy. 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. "Originally I'd planned to be at Indy, but now I get to do the 'double' in a way, and I can say I'll be driving at Charlotte. While he may not have reached victory lane in the Sprint Cup series, Wallace played a vital role in several of its most memorable finishes, including pushing the late Dale Earnhardt to his final NASCAR victory at Talladega in 2000. 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. 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." Drivers who could be out: No. Newman claimed his only . 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. Loretta Sides Shore, who owns Shore's Nursery, said Monday that she was the buyer of the house and 150-acre farm at the Aug. 7 auction. He gets excited when we start racing, so he's ready for us to get to 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." "My dad has dementia but he's still alive and so is my mother-in-law. Every U.S. president since Eisenhower has participated. Fifteen-year-old J.J. Haley was fourth in the Braun Auto Chevrolet and Austin Wayne Self finished fifth in the AM Technical Solutions Ford. (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. The Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino brought these vehicle to a younger audience, building more appreciation for this sleeper among collectible Fords. He went on to form World Karting Endurance at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has done some driver coaching, but never raced again in NASCAR. See full article at NASCAR.com. The chronic leg pain increased dramatically after he fell while working on his ranch before the Texas race. Foyt released from hospital: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. 1 - Ty Dillon. Rudd finished second in two of the series' 10 races and was third in the points race at the end. Many consider Terry Labonte to be one of the best NASCAR racers in the history of the sport. 5 - Kevin Harvick. Read more more at ESPN.com. "The biggest thing that tarnished my career was me," he explains. "It's called Parkinsonism. (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. (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. For services and visitation info or leave a comment at the blog set up by Billy's family, go to: Billy's Battle, a site for posting and sharing information for Billy Standridge. Again. NASCAR Best NASCAR Drivers of All Time By K. Lee Davis, updated on November 23, 2022 Dave Martin / AP Photo What makes a driver one of the greatest in NASCAR history? Wallace still believes in NASCAR's popularity. I probably should keep that quiet because I'm not sure the doctor would enjoy hearing that." Rudd competed in Cup racing for 32 years, with stints for team owners such as Childress, Rick Hendrick, Bud Moore Roberts and others. 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. (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. After the diagnosis, he had successful surgery Feb. 20 to remove the cancerous areas. At the same time, he became the first full-time African-American driver in the top NASCAR series since 1971. The event will feature live television coverage by ABC. According to Famous Birthdays, he's started a total of 885 races throughout his career, winning 22 in all. (4-13-2016), Update on Jerry Nadeau: Thirteen years ago, Jerry Nadeau's life changed forever. Bodine intended to run as many as 15 races in this year before his sponsor, Luke & Associates, pulled financing before the season. The Stock Car Hall of Fame and Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West are proud and honored to assist in raising funds for this amazing cause. Would I have gone to heaven? "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. 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. Thanks again." (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. This is a tribute to Wallace's 2013 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Jeff Gordon 3. I'll get to do some gardening, but that isn't all I am going to do. Richard Petty Honorable Mentions FAQ I just knew that racing wasn't important on the days I couldn't get out of bed. Family members are supportive of the efforts. 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. "We think it's a fitting way to honor the legacy of an alumni who had such a successful career in both racing and broadcasting," says West Wilkes principal Wayne Shepherd. "Things were going so well and to have it taken away, yeah, I have a lot of bad feelings over that," Nadeau said. "He definitely helped me out a lot," Chase said. David Pearson, NASCAR. "Back to building dirt cars and having fun again," Hornaday said recently from his race shop, surrounded by cars in various states of progress. Memorial plans include a statue of Trickle with ceramic tiles featuring photos of Trickle and his cars. Bodine also competed at Watkins Glen International in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, as well as the IROC Series, among other touring series during a career that spanned more than four decades. But rather than go to the doctor he simply Super-Glued it closed. The Batesville, Arkansas, native competed in NASCAR for more than three decades. This is going to be a lot of fun, yet there is also a business component too. He's 79 years old, after all. 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. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. (4-12-2014) Ten days in the Intensive Care Unit was followed by an additional 10 days in the hospital. The Enjoy Illinois 300, a NASCAR Cup Series, is set for Sunday, June 5, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO, or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to learn more. More than 170 local non-profits have spent the last two weeks in a big campaign to try to raise 8 million dollars in donations and volunteer efforts. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. Drivers who will compete in all 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races. His nine series wins and ten poles rank him among the top-40 all-time in both categories, while his 173 top-ten finishes mark the seventh-best all-time career total. I feel normal. This list dates from 1949-2021 and contains a total of 3,047 drivers as of June 7, 2021. (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. In that role, he currently appears on Fox Sports 1's NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane shows. The Baltimore Orioles selected the 6-foot-4, 220-pound outfielder in the 28th round of the recent Major League Baseball Draft. (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? But without drivers, there are no TV contracts, no fans in the stands and no one buying high-priced souvenirs. He continues to have therapy on both his leg and arm and progresses each day. You just take the medicine and you'll be fine. He is expected to make a full recovery. "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. 2 Miller Lite Ford," said Keselowski. Donn Lee Steuck, one of the directors of the Dick Trickle Memorial Project said after four years of work by project directors and volunteers, the finish line is in sight for the memorial to the central Wisconsin native who became a NASCAR racing legend. 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. Maury County Fire Chief Mark Gandee said that crews had to work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and fuel tanks. 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. He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Allison narrated the original documentary that plays in the gallery, and he provided many anecdotes and insights on Fred's career to help develop the storyline of the exhibit. The Cup rookie of the year in 1966, Hylton has spent the last several years of his career racing in the ARCA series. In just a couple weeks, Martin will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 90 Ford of owner Junie Donlavey. "I had six or seven not minor concussions, but pretty major concussions," Skinner recalls. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2015 RedCo 240 (Race 15/15). It's almost like I lost my life." Driving the #22 Cunningham Motorsports Ford, Kyle Weatherman charged in front of Dominic Ursetta on the final lap to finish second. Johnson started NASCAR racing in 2001 and retired in 2020. It was a great opportunity from Ferrari, Risi and Daytona. I couldn't shoot a bird. 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. Hardly. Their accomplishments are the benchmark that much of our history is identified by. I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. "To have a hometown hero like Cale have success at the sports greatest level is wonderful for our state. "It's a driving company where we help teenagers learn to drive." That's some advice from St. Louis native and retired NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers (as of February 1998), Last edited on 30 December 2022, at 21:21, List of all-time NASCAR Cup Series winners, List of members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, The Inside Groove.com Historical NASCAR Image Gallery, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=NASCAR%27s_50_Greatest_Drivers&oldid=1130570646, * = Deceased before February 1998 ceremony, ** = Deceased after February 1998 ceremony, This page was last edited on 30 December 2022, at 21:21. The American retired racecar driver Ned Jarrett was best known for his calm demeanor, and he became known as "Gentleman Ned Jarrett". 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. The previous quarter winners of the award this year were NASCAR spotter Chris Osborne, artist Jeanne Barnes and journalist Al Pearce. "(WSOC)(1-15-2015), Congrats to Kyle Petty on his wedding Saturday to Morgan Castano. 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. He and his family will move to Charlotte in June, where they have already bought a house and will become neighbors to such NASCAR notables as team owners Rick Hendrick and Felix Sabates. This win made Cope an overnight sensation and he even appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. (Yahoo Finance) "I do work for an organization called B.R.A.K.E.S.," Nadeau said. In 1980, she was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. "I'm in favor of it. Pistone says when he started out, he raced on a seedy track run by a man named Andy Granatelli who hired race car drivers specifically to crash the other cars on the course, hoping to give the audience a thrill. But the two sides split in 2011 in a disagreement over intellectual property. There will be a special preview on Thursday, January 31st. Rusty Wallace (Photo: Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images) Like Rudd, Rusty Wallace spent more than two decades in the NASCAR Cup Series. Sep 26, 2022 DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, lead the field during the Monster Energy. In the episode the character Divya (Reshma Shetty) treats a NASCAR crew chief (guest star Michael O'Keefe) who suffers from anxiety. He lives in Shelby, N.C., where his NASCAR team was based. As a part of the expansion, Darrell Waltrip Automotive will add 100 jobs. NASCAR Cup Feb 27, 2023 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. Waltrip, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, lead analyst on NASCAR for FOX and Franklin resident, opened his Honda dealership in 1985. "This is a big deal, and I can't wait to get the No. Do NASCAR drivers age slower? "He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people to speak honestly," says Garner. (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. "But that third kind of bothered me."