All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2015 RedCo 240 (Race 15/15). "(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. When his daughters' school let it slip that they were having problems drafting substitute teachers, Hornish volunteered. Nadeau has also been keeping his hand in racing in a way that might be somewhat surprising to his fans. The stroke followed another health issue for Pearson -- an abdominal aneurysm, which occurred in October and left him hospitalized for more than a week. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. 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 was airlifted to Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in critical condition with a moderate to severe head injury, partially collapsed left lung, fractured shoulder blade and left-side rib-cage injuries. "We'd like to hear from Benny's fans who might be interested in contributing to the project." Built in 1994, the 5,767-square-foot home was designed to maximize its 190 feet of Lake Norman shoreline, with large windows in nearly every room looking out on the lake. The Standridge decal will be carried on the C post of JDM Chevrolet's driven by #01-Landon Cassill, #4-Jeffrey Earnhardt and #87-Kevin Lepage at Darlington and in other races this year, Davis said. Wallace is going to test with the team at the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas to get acclimated to the car and the crew before arriving at Daytona International Speedway. After the Rolex standing there in Victory Lane with Dave and Raj (Nair) and the guys from Ford and Chip Ganassi. Nadeau said his wreck registered at 121 times the force of gravity. 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. 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. "It was about 5 or 6 miles if I walked," Parsons recalled in later years. (WCNC)(11-29-2016), Rusty Wallace to compete in 2016 Finali Mondiali: NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace is going to return to the driver's seat for the upcoming Ferrari Finali Mondiali on Dec. 1-4 at Daytona International Speedway. Arie Luyendyk, who began racing on the IndyCar circuit in 1985 and won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and `97, also was inducted. Next year, it begins a 10-year, $8.2 billion television contract. In voting of the NMPA membership, Elliott was a near-unanimous selection, being chosen on 98 percent of the ballots. His record includes 12 Nationwide Series wins and 15 victories on the Modified Tour. He is a North Carolina native with 35 years of experience (1958-92), including a record-breaking 27 wins in 1967 and 200 races. In all, Foyt spent 25 days in the hospital after being admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains, including 10 days in intensive care. For a list of active NASCAR drivers, see List of NASCAR drivers. Yates "My dad is hanging tough. Founded in 1965, the NMPA Hall of Fame and museum is located on the grounds of nearby Darlington Raceway. But rather than go to the doctor he simply Super-Glued it closed. 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. But there is no fund to provide such help. (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? "I have a little girl who is eight months old. I wasn't worried about racing, I was worried about dying." He made an appearance at Weedsport Speedway May 22, but didn't feel comfortable behind the wheel of the #71M. In just a couple weeks, Martin will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. "I purposely waited until I retired from driving so the book would encompass my entire career," says Gordon. 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. Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series championship points. laughed Marlin in signature matter-of-fact fashion. Wallace finished his career with 55 wins - 37 with Penske - and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013. 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. He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. I know now how to better take care of my body, so hopefully, it won't come back." "It scared the hell out of me, and I mean that literally. 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. My house is right up there off exit 28 (from Interstate 77 at Lake Norman). 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. "I'll be a little bit more careful about what I eat and the sun exposure that I get, although I'm not going to stop playing golf or going to the races or wherever I need to go. He competed in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series from 1960 to 1986, most notably the No. (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. A Rowdy restart. That same friendly style endeared him to fans when he worked on television after retiring. Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship points. Bodine intended to run as many as 15 races in this year before his sponsor, Luke & Associates, pulled financing before the season. In the episode the character Divya (Reshma Shetty) treats a NASCAR crew chief (guest star Michael O'Keefe) who suffers from anxiety. In recent years, Wallace has been able to capitalize on his charismatic personality and racing experience in becoming a NASCAR analyst for FOX Sports. Wallace finished 23rd in the May race at Iowa. (2-12-2012), Racing great A.J. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. 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. A LifeFlight helicopter was on site but wasn't needed to transport Blaney to a local hospital. "It's been a dream since I was a little kid. I wanted to be king, but I went at it all the wrong ways," Waltrip said. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, motor racing's Cooperstown, announced today that it will move its operations and collection of historic racing machines and memorabilia from the Detroit area to the "World Center of Racing," Daytona International Speedway by January 2016. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2021 NASCAR GP Italy (Race 12/12). "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." 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,. While Ryan Newman has not decided to retire from NASCAR, he does not have a full-time ride for 2022. Martin also captured two NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race wins, in 1998 and 2005, and six NASCAR XFINITY Series victories at the speedway. The crash not only ended Nadeau's career, but also had great implications for his personal life. He adds that he'd rather have broken every bone in his body at once than have his mind altered. Drivers who will compete in at least one 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series race. Marlin said symptoms first began after he suffered a laceration to the knuckle on the middle finger of his right hand. 2. This years' event raised $220,000. There are those who kick up the dust and ride the cushion on local tracks in the Carolinas, Kentucky, Indiana and various other venues who put their faith in a Hornaday-built entry. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. Free shipping for many products! "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. 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. "I love gardening," Spencer said. 461 starts from 1970-2002. For information and reservations, visit www.lynstjames.com. Rudd maintains his own property on a lake and enjoys making up for lost time with his family. "I'm getting more of my strength back and I'm eating a better than I was when this first happened. "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. See the Fred Lorenzen tribute car, an exact replica of Lorenzen's #28 1964 Ford Galaxie, on opening weekend, Feb. 1-3 from 1-5 p.m. and on Museum Day (May 19). But that there were hidden cameras inside the house, including in the master bedroom, bathroom and in the guest bedroom where Biffle's former mother-in-law stayed. Foyt was released from Baylor-St. Luke's Medical Center Tuesday afternoon and is recovering at home from his Nov. 12 triple bypass heart surgery. The Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, created by former NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine, has provided bobsleds to the U.S. team for two decades and also refurbished them. I was just very lucky. Standridge, 60, ran 23 Cup races and 84 Nationwide events. Iowa Speedway is a state-of-the-art 7/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility located just 30 miles east of Des Moines at I-80 Exit 168 in Newton, Iowa. 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. Parsons died in 2007 at age 66 of complications from cancer. (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. and he did that while retired! Theatrical release is planned for fall 2015. 5 - Kevin Harvick. Deceased drivers[edit] Nadeau suffered a traumatic brain injury, four broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Nevertheless, Johnson, the 81-year-old former NASCAR driver and team owner, does not complain. Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO, or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to learn more. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in February 2013. "I appreciate all of my former fans. Wallace moved to Penske's team in 1991 and ran the final 15 years of his career for the car owner, who presented him for induction Wednesday. Martin will attend the start of the Indianapolis 500 before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for his pace-car driving duties. (Ozarks First)(1-8-2017), Rusty Wallace Finishes 10th in Trofeo Pirelli World Final: The Ferrari Finali Mondiali wrapped up its four-day, first-ever North American experience Sunday at Daytona International Speedway, with two world titles determined and a historic appearance by Formula One drivers on the DIS 3.56-mile road course. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. He and his wife divorced in 2015. The 1999 season started with his second Daytona 500 win. She did not elaborate on what the complication was. 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. If a driver raced . All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 Skip's Western Outfitters 175 (Race 1/8). Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." Plans call for the Hall of Fame's displays featuring cars, images, stories and bronze sculptures of 209 icons of American motorsports to be located in the Daytona International Speedway Ticket and Tours Building, which was formerly known as the "DAYTONA 500 Experience." Burton had five career wins in in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and four in the Nationwide Series. You're so unpopular with the fans. Trickle is survived by Delores Iwanski of Waukesha, Chuck Trickle of Las Vegas, Sue Trickle of Minneapolis, and Duaine Trickle of Plover. The book is based on those extensive interviews with Gordon - as well as in-depth interviews with dozens of family members, friends, competitors, and colleagues, some of whom have never gone on the record before. "I drove a modified at Brewerton Speedway (N.Y.) Friday and I felt really good. Nadeau still suffers from depression. Baker, 74, is stricken with inoperable lung cancer, discovered in December. Harry Gant, from Taylorsville, N.C. won over 300 races in the NASCAR Sportsman (Nationwide) series and three NASCAR National Sportsman titles before turning his sights on what was the Winston Cup Series in 1979. ( Statesville Record & Landmark )(8-22-2012), Rusty to be honored on #2 Dodge: The featured tag line on the rear bumper of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge of Brad Keselowski this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway will read "Inductee Rusty Wallace." 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. The following is a list of drivers who are currently competing in a series sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. "You want to throw up but can't; your head is pounding; you feel awful." All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2019 Icebreaker 150 (Race 3/16). "I hope that I can run strong in it and hopefully win but I'm realistic too," Wallace said. The line is also a kind of metaphor for a life that is a mixture of frustration and joy, courageous acceptance and occasional regret. 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. He was named on 95 percent of the ballots cast by the NMPA membership. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. I don't know how you keep a sponsor.' After his final two years saw limited action and an attempt at owning a team, Rudd stepped away for good after a 21st-place finish at the Ford 500 in Homestead-Miami in 2007. After retirement from the track, Parsons became an award-winning analyst of races on TV, winning an ESPY for his work. Martin, 57, is one of five drivers who will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017. 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. There is ample money available. "I'm literally lost at times. "That was just about a perfect fit for me, as far as car and driver and racing style," Hornish says. They make the best deal they can with an owner and hope they eventually hit the big time. "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." Foyt is expected to remain in the hospital through Monday. Although the colorful Tennessean retired from NASCAR national series competition in 2009, he has raced some on the local short tracks. Atop the pit box for the #27 will be Richmond native Trip Bruce, who worked with Burton in his Sprint Cup days at Bill Davis Racing. Rudd even dreamed of a future in Formula One racing. List of former NASCAR drivers From EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki Jump to:navigation, search This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. 42 - Noah Gragson - LEGACY Motor Club No. These are the drivers who made and make NASCAR fans stand on their feet and cheer. Others receiving votes were: former drivers L.D. 2 car. Drivers who competed in at least one 2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race. The black rails of the cattle fencing are a landmark on the north side of U.S. 421, just west of Interstate 77. "I'm in favor of it. It's hard to believe this day is here. See more info and how to order the book on my NASCAR Book News page. He posted 15 RBI in 62 plate appearances with a .355 batting average. 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. 2023 NASCAR Cup Series ROTY Contenders No. 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. Baker then added: "Do not shed a tear. But I need them to know that I'm now trying to move on and get on with my new life as it is today. 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. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the leading vote-getter in his class. And with time his hand began to shake. (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. Nothing to brag about, I was very weak and very tired but I have done some stuff with it. Drivers who are entered in all 2021 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series races. (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. Since practice was held after class hours, this meant Benny, the student body president his senior year, missed getting to ride the school bus home-and he lived deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains. "I'm in favor of giving back to our sport," said Jimmie Johnson, six-time Sprint Cup champion. It definitely opens some doors for us and enables us to do something different. "It's like the worst hangover in your life," he said at the time. David Gene Pearson was an American stock car driver. Rusty Wallace (Photo: Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images) Like Rudd, Rusty Wallace spent more than two decades in the NASCAR Cup Series. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." 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. The Batesville, Arkansas, native competed in NASCAR for more than three decades. Edwards gives the crew chief's daughter Ashley (guest-star Spencer Grammer), who is an up-and-coming race car driver, tips about excelling on the track. He finished second overall in the standings five separate times, including his first in 1990, and developed a reputation as the "best driver to never win a championship." Martin took part in 882 races over his 31-year Cup career, winning 40 and . Drivers who will compete in all 2022 NASCAR Cup Series races. This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 16:54. 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. It will also be Labonte's first race outside North America. (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. He hasn't peeked in his rearview mirror much since. Even though . Johnson is expected to be released from the hospital within the week. 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. "I even got knocked out in high school football, so my head injuries started a long time ago. Backing Wallace and his truck in the event will be Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. He had consulted with several doctors before agreeing to the most recent surgery. NASCAR is a billion-dollar industry filled with wealthy team owners, deep-pocketed sponsors and a number of millionaire drivers, all directed by the . Venezuelan Carlos Kauffmann took the Trofeo Pirelli victory. Foyt has been more active since his first return to his IndyCar Series race shop in mid-January. "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. Cale is very deserving of his induction and his commitment and dedication to the growth and success of NASCAR and stock car racing is unparalleled," Darlington president Chris Browning said. He goes mountain biking almost every day and the family - which consists of his wife of 36 years, Linda, and 20-year-old son Landon - often travels to the Virgin Islands with his sisters and their families. This weekend not only marks the second anniversary of Trickle's death, but also the second annual Dick Trickle Memorial Celebration at the Rudolph Community Park, the site where the building of the memorial is underway. NASCAR drivers at all levels - Sprint Cup, Nationwide, World Camping Truck, K&N Pro Series - are independent contractors. Burton and his 19-year-old son, Jeb, have teamed with Hillman Racing in the Truck Series to run the #27 Chevy this season. "In three weeks I will be 60 years old and I do struggle with memory loss, with things in my brain I know probably came from some of those concussions, that's what I've been told," said Jarrett, who retired from racing in 2008. Darrell Waltrip raced against some of the best drivers ever in NASCAR and beat them all. Morgan is the executive director of the Kyle Petty Charity Ridea, an annual fundraising trip for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Driving the #22 Cunningham Motorsports Ford, Kyle Weatherman charged in front of Dominic Ursetta on the final lap to finish second. Excitement," has never backed down from speaking his mind. The 46-year-old Jimmie is a legend, having competed in the NTT IndyCar Series. (Sports Illustrated)(5-13-2016), Dave Blaney injured at Eldora: Former NASCAR driver Dave Blaney, father of Sprint Cup rookie Ryan Blaney, was transported to an Ohio hospital Friday night after crashing during qualifying at Eldora Speedway, a track spokesperson told NBC Sports. Yarborough will be on hand during the Bojangles' Southern 500 race weekend participating in various activities, including being honored during pre-race ceremonies for the track's 109th Sprint Cup race. (CMS)(5-27-2016), Hornish staying busy without racing: During his eight years as an open-wheel racer, from 2000 until he jumped to NASCAR in '08, Sam Hornish, Jr. was a mighty goliath, reaching the podium a staggering 47 times-19 on the very top step-while claiming three series championships. Not really, though. "I thought I was a pretty good guy, but folks, let me tell you something. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2019 Eneos NAPA Auto 150 (Race 2/14). 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). Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Drivers who are scheduled to compete in all 2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series races. 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. 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. (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. (Henry Herald)[More](3-5-2017), Robert Yates still fighting cancer: Robert Yates continues to battle liver cancer, after being diagnosed last year. 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. UPDATE: Waltrip was released from the hospital Saturday [Feb 15]. Rick Hendrick also owns Hendrick Auto Group which owns and operates over 100 auto dealerships across the country. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. New York natives, Tommy Baldwin, Jr. and Steve Park, announce the creation of The American Muscle Driving Experience. Thanks again." I am going to put my house up for sale and move back to Pennsylvania where I was raised," said Spencer, who won twice in 478 Sprint Cup starts with such team owners as Bobby Allison, Junior Johnson and Travis Carter. Retired NASCAR driver Tom Pistone would know a few things about cautionary measures. 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.