The Off-Road Trucks event at X Games Austin will be held on June 7, 2015. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." "Ironically, two of the best years I ever had in racing was driving a Buick. Bobby was introduced to the crowd by Hampton Mayor Steve Hutchison, who spoke of some of Allison's many accomplishments in racing, including the 1983 Winston Cup Grand National Championship, 84 career victories and three Daytona 500 wins in 1978, 1982 and 1988. "I purposely waited until I retired from driving so the book would encompass my entire career," says Gordon. Only Richard Petty has more Cup wins -- he retired with 200. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images of the #47 Jayski.com Ford at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. Jarrett was voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011, the second group of five chosen for enshrinement. 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. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 shortened season and only include active drivers during the year. It was much more personal. Admission to the Meet & Greet with Bobby Allison is free (donations welcome), and limited on-site parking is available. Blaney hit the Turn 1 wall and flipped multiple times. Maury County Fire Chief Mark Gandee said that crews had to work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and fuel tanks. The 31-year-old driver who retired from racing professionally in 2017 turned up at 30-year-old ex-wife Laura Townley's home in Atlanta late Saturday armed with a hatchet, according to . said Miller. "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. Here are the top 20 race car drivers of all time. I'm going to have to knock a lot cobwebs off but I got the passion for it." That has worked well for such veteran drivers as Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Earnhardt and Carl Edwards. He realized his health was more important." He has a lot of years in the sport." Johnson came to the brink of death after contracting a raging staph infection at a North Carolina hospital. Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. The seven-time NASCAR champion turned IndyCar Series driver is stepping back from full-time racing, the Associated Press first . "It's unreal," Jarrett told MLB.com. Martin, 57, is one of five drivers who will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017. During his time in the #2 Miller-sponsored car, the former Penske Racing driver accumulated 37 wins, 145 top-five finishes, 252 top-10 results, while leading a total of 15,012 laps. 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. AND An independent feature film on the life story of NASCAR legend, Bobby Allison, developed by Bobby Allison Production LLC. "Dale Jr.'s situation kind of pushed me into making this decision," he said. The Women in the Winner's Circle Celebration is the foundation's major fundraiser, celebrating the success of women in racing. Next: Top 10 NASCAR drivers of all-time With a rich history that includes two Pettys, an Earnhardt, an Allison and a Wallace plus 74 wins for a legendary IndyCar and NASCAR owner named. "I even got knocked out in high school football, so my head injuries started a long time ago. In 1981, 1982, I won 24 races and two championships driving a Buick Regal," Waltrip said. Jarrett was declared cancer-free after completion of the program. This exhibit is supported by Chicagoland Speedway. Darrell Waltrip (born February 5, 1947) is a retired NASCAR driver and commentator for Fox Sports. Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. Guthrie, who in 1977 became the first woman to start in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, will be presented the Mildred Marcum Pioneer award. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, Parkinsonism is "any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease -- such as tremor, slow movement, impaired speech or muscle stiffness -- especially resulting from the loss of dopamine-containing nerve cells (neurons). "I'm in favor of giving back to our sport," said Jimmie Johnson, six-time Sprint Cup champion. and he did that while retired! 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. [More](12-6-2017), Biffle sued for hidden cameras inside home: Channel 9 uncovered allegations of hidden cameras and secret peeping inside a former NASCAR driver's home. (NBC Sports)(4-14-2014), The decal ran by JD Motorsports cars (#01, #4, #87) at Darlingtonon April 11th to honor former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge, Sad News - Billy Standridge: former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge passed away of cancer at 1:30am/et on Saturday, April 12, 2014. The National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame is located on the grounds of Darlington Raceway. He said he takes medication daily to cope. See more info and how to order the book on my NASCAR Book News page. 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. The winning bid was $2.3 million and the sale is scheduled to close 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. Thanks again." Read more at the Virginian-Pilot. I say, 'F--- naw!'" He made sure he was 100 percent before he came back in there. Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Trevor Bayne, James Buescher, Bill Lester and Erik Darnell are the most recent examples of drivers who have broken their retired statuses to compete in a NASCAR. When NASCAR returned to Richmond in September that year, Nadeau made an emotional visit to VCU Medical Center to thank the medical staff. It ain't no problem." Jarrett said that skin cancer wasn't even an afterthought growing up in the rural North Carolina foothills, but that cancer was part of his genealogy. "My family and I are thrilled to have this film produced by Posse Films," Bobby Allison said in a recent statement. Johnson is expected to be released from the hospital within the week. (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. But Hornish isn't about that life anymore. (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. Richest NASCAR Drivers. Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. (3-23-2012), Richard Childress, Ricky Rudd elected to NMPA Hall of Fame: Team owner Richard Childress and Ricky Rudd, the driver who gave Childress his first NASCAR win, have been elected to the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame. The Enjoy Illinois 300, a NASCAR Cup Series, is set for Sunday, June 5, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Bodine, who hasn't run full-time since 1999, has run part-time since his injury in the then NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Daytona opener in 2000. Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. Kyle raced in NASCAR from 1979 to . 2 car. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. "This was a lot of fun," Elliott said. In 1975 he made history again, starting the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and becoming one of only seven African Americans to compete at NASCAR's highest level, now known as the Sprint Cup Series. Wright Pond said his brother still is battling cancer in other parts of his body. (4-13-2016), Update on Jerry Nadeau: Thirteen years ago, Jerry Nadeau's life changed forever. This is the first time a NASCAR Cup Series will take place in the St. Louis area, and is expected to bring 83,000 fans and $60 million . Marlin said symptoms first began after he suffered a laceration to the knuckle on the middle finger of his right hand. Every now and then he gets a call for a speaking engagement and at one point gave TV race commentary a try. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2015 RedCo 240 (Race 15/15). "Back to building dirt cars and having fun again," Hornaday said recently from his race shop, surrounded by cars in various states of progress. The younger Burton will make his debut behind the wheel in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville on March 31. The former Camping World Truck Series champion was chosen for his annual benefit, the Skinner Roundup. "It's amazing how time flies. Elliott, in the #9 Aaron's Dream Machine-Hendrickcars.com Chevy, raced his way from the 32nd starting position, took the lead with 21 laps to go, and then held back a hard charge from fellow 17-year-old driver Erik Jones to earn his career-first ARCA victory. "To have Rusty Wallace, a NASCAR champion and a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, assist Miller Lite in recognizing the long association they have had with Team Penske and NASCAR is something special. Allison is a long-time friend of "The Golden Boy," a friendship that dates back to the start of Allison's career in the 1960s. Ten days in the Intensive Care Unit was followed by an additional 10 days in the hospital. "This means a ton to me. (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. The Baltimore Orioles selected the 6-foot-4, 220-pound outfielder in the 28th round of the recent Major League Baseball Draft. Danica is a successful retired NASCAR driver and the first woman to win an Indy Car Series race. Drivers who competed in at least one 2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race. I wasn't only physically hurt, I was mentally hurt. Martin said. Some of the world's best athletes are there. The American retired racecar driver Ned Jarrett was best known for his calm demeanor, and he became known as "Gentleman Ned Jarrett". More info on the Drivers Appearances page. His driving career ended on October 20, 1984 at North Carolina Motor Speedway near Rockingham when he was involved in a terrible crash. He repeated as the points champion in 1984, winning eight times and finishing in the top five 24 times in 28 races. Geoff BurkeGetty Images After a three-championship, 49-victory, 18-season career, Tony Stewart. it made him the fastest NASCAR driver of all time. 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. In 1980, she was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. Again. "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. 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." Rick Hendrick also owns Hendrick Auto Group which owns and operates over 100 auto dealerships across the country. He'll tell you it is better than the alternative. The black rails of the cattle fencing are a landmark on the north side of U.S. 421, just west of Interstate 77. "I still love racing, everything about it, and would still be doing it if I could," Nadeau said. (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. The Washington . "Back to doing a little bit of everything, I guess." 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. Pond's brother, Wright Pond, said the surgery was successful and doctors told the family they were able to remove all the cancerous tissue from Lennie Pond's brain. McCrory also discussed the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina's economy. "(Team Penske), see an image of the #2 Miller Lite Retro scheme on my#2 Team Schemes page. Despite an event-filled race, Elliott was the story of the show, setting the age mark on a track that his father won five career NASCAR races at. We need to preserve this heritage." "Things were going so well and to have it taken away, yeah, I have a lot of bad feelings over that," Nadeau said. . (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. Drivers who will compete in all 2020 ARCA Menards Series East races. Thereafter, Bobby and Judy suffer the loss of their two beloved racing sons. Food does not taste good and he has trouble swallowing. There is ample money available. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. "It's great- love it I do. home/office addresses, phone numbers I had a dream as a kid of winning races and championships but I never thought it would take me to the places it has in my life." "You want to throw up but can't; your head is pounding; you feel awful." "It's called Parkinsonism. Even as a youngster riding around his neighborhood on a small, lawn mower engine-powered car, Ricky Rudd wanted to go fast. Foyt underwent successful coronary bypass surgery today in Houston after being diagnosed with blockages on Monday. In his four starts last year, Bodine finished with a best of 30th at the season finale Homestead-Miami Speedway. Rudd earned 23 Cup wins, including the Brickyard 400 in 1997 as an owner-driver, and he holds the NASCAR Cup record for consecutive starts with 788. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2021 NASCAR GP Italy (Race 12/12). The package is a savings of $36 if individual tickets were purchased for each venue separately. Bruton and Marcus always put on a fabulous show, and this will be cool to lead the field to green in front of thousands of fans that I enjoyed racing for all those years." (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. And every time you get a concussion you damage something in your brain. This list dates from 1949-2021 and contains a total of 3,047 drivers as of June 7, 2021. Crowds all-time favorite former racing NASCAR driver Carl is a great enthusiast on doing what his passion desires. "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. 1 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2 - Jeff Gordon. 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. The Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group also sells Volvo, Subaru and used vehicles. "I've had people say, 'Man, you got Parkinson's Disease?' Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? She said he had been up and walking since the surgery but developed an infection this week. But the two sides split in 2011 in a disagreement over intellectual property. "My whole life I was selfish. (4-12-2014) If a driver raced . Rusty Wallace, the 1989 champion of NASCAR's premier series and a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, came out of retirement for the weekend and finished 10th in the 27-car Trofeo Pirelli field, driving for the Risi Competizione/Ferrari of Houston. Last year's inductees included: Former sports car and Formula 1 great Derek Bell; sportscar legend Scott Pruett; and James Hunt, who was inducted posthumously. That is what I'm trying to hold onto at this point in my life. 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. His Chevy spun and hit the Turn 1 wall at 135 times the force of gravity. (Penske Racing)(8-22-2012), Rusty would like to see the schedule reduced: Rusty Wallace, recently selected to the NASCAR Hall of Famer, loves plenty of things about the sport. 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. He is second on the all-time wins list with 105 victories and won three championships -- in 1966, '68 and '69, before retiring in 1989. He has great grip with his left hand, so we are very much encouraged. "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. Blaney was competing with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at the half-mile dirt track owned by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. "I think that would be a positive thing," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., the perennial choice of fans as NASCAR's most popular driver. On the Road to Glory is in exhibit from February 1 thru May 19, 2013 at the Elmhurst Historical Museum . The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. Last year, he made five attempts with The Motorsports Group in Sprint Cup, but qualified for only one race. He has made a name for himself after becoming the NASCAR 2007 Busch Series Champion until suddenly retiring in 2017. In early 2018, Bubba Wallace became the first African-American to race in the Daytona 500 since Wendell Scott in 1969. 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. Many consider Terry Labonte to be one of the best NASCAR racers in the history of the sport. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. After winning his 102nd NASCAR Xfinity Series race in his 362nd start on July 10, 2021 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch "retired" from the series as the runaway career leader in victories . "This is what people said about me. (2-16-2014), Get Well DW UPDATE: NASCAR Hall of Famer and Fox broadcaster Darrell Waltrip is having gall bladder surgery today (Feb 13th) in Nashville, TN. ", article "List of all NASCAR Drivers" is from Wikipedia, List of NASCAR drivers who have won in each of top three series, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_all_NASCAR_Drivers&oldid=2213562. "I commend him for doing it because it takes a lot of courage and integrity to not race for two races. Foyt still recovering: A.J. But rather than go to the doctor he simply Super-Glued it closed. The move coincides with the scheduled January 2016 completion of DAYTONA Rising, the speedway's $400 million frontstretch renovation project currently underway. 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. "I thought I was a pretty good guy, but folks, let me tell you something. "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. "We are very excited about the opportunity to team Jared up with Scott Bloomquist this season," said NASCAR legend Mark Martin, who cut his racing teeth at the dirt track before moving on to NASCAR stardom. NASCAR is a billion-dollar industry filled with wealthy team owners, deep-pocketed sponsors and a number of millionaire drivers, all directed by the . References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". His younger brother Michael Waltrip would be among the starting drivers. You're so unpopular with the fans. laughed Marlin in signature matter-of-fact fashion. This article "List of all NASCAR Drivers" is from Wikipedia. I couldn't shoot a bird. 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. Darlington and the NASCAR Hall of Fame are partnering on a special ticket offer for fans, which will include an exclusive meet-and-greet and autograph session with the NASCAR legend and hometown hero from Timmonsville, S.C. For $59, each fan will receive a ticket in the Pearson grandstand for the Bojangles' Southern 500, a ticket to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (redeemable throughout the season), a 2012 Hall of Fame Yearbook and the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with Yarborough on race day. According to Famous Birthdays, he's started a total of 885 races throughout his career, winning 22 in all. 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. However, Bo-Dyn still owns the intellectual property in those bobsleds, he said. Jeb moves up from the NASCAR Whelen All-American series to the Truck Series. The movie project will be based on Bobby Allison's rise to the top of NASCAR as a three-time Daytona 500 winner, followed by a crash that ended Bobby's career at 50 years of age. 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). Arie Luyendyk, who began racing on the IndyCar circuit in 1985 and won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and `97, also was inducted. (4-5-2014) The authorized biography, "Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny" is being written by Joe Garner, the five-time New York Times bestselling author of such popular hardcover collections as "And The Crowd Goes Wild" and "100 Yards of Glory." More info at elmhurst.org. Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series championship points. His son works for Major League Baseball, and his twin daughters attend James Madison University and the University of Virginia, respectively. Billy commented on the page: "I just want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. Moving on to go-karts capable of speeds topping 100 mph as he got older just solidified the mindset. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube. The developer said it closed on the property Friday, spokesman Roland Alonzi told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This page was last edited on 30 December 2021, at 17:48. The Waltrips started going to church together, and he said his life changed for the better. 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. 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. 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. The Rusty Wallace marker in the Drivers Walk of Fame is located in the sidewalk front of Unique Country Boutique, 212 N. Franklin St. in Watkins Glen. 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. Top 15 Richest NASCAR Drivers. 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. (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. (Tennessean)(1-5-2014), Bud Moore/Bobby Isaac #15 NASCAR Torino to be Auctioned: Gran Torino Sport fastbacks are liked by plenty of folks even though they were built during the twilight of the performance era. Nadeau has also kept his driving skills sharp in a unique way, by helping young drivers handle the challenges of being newbies behind the wheel. Wallace finished 23rd in the May race at Iowa. 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). "Miller Lite is proud of our heritage and partnership with Team Penske," said Ryan Reis, senior director of marketing for Miller Lite. "It's the classic case of supply and demand," Wallace said Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 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. Wallace will practice on Thursday, Dec. 1 followed by qualifying and racing on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. Spokeswoman Anne Fornoro says Foyt was released from Baylor-St. Luke's Medical Center on Tuesday and is recovering at home. "I think it's OK for me to give my opinion. Founded in 1965, the NMPA Hall of Fame and museum is located on the grounds of nearby Darlington Raceway. Foyt IV was the Best Man. He was also rated as a national "high follow" by Perfect Game Crosschecker. Nobody has ever been able to do it. David Gene Pearson was an American stock car driver. The occasion coincides with the 25th anniversary of Wallace's 1989 championship and the approaching 40th anniversary of the original Miller Lite beer. Rudd keeps one of the go-karts he grew up with at a local small track and gives himself a 100 mph thrill ride when he needs it. It was just great to be back." "We'd like to hear from Benny's fans who might be interested in contributing to the project." The Hall of Fame driver and current ESPN analyst will be wearing a firesuit with the original Miller Lite logo during the test. "I love driving and I don't think I can get that out of me," Nadeau said. I was just very lucky. Nadeau was in inpatient care until June 6, and in therapy until July 25. He spent time in a medically induced coma and didn't regain full consciousness for three weeks. "I hate to use that 'retirement' word, but I'm 99.9 percent sure I'll never drive a racecar again," said the humble Bodine. This is a tribute to Wallace's 2013 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Wallace, whose post-racing career combines a busy ABC/ESPN broadcast schedule, managing his son Steven's NASCAR Nationwide Series race team, overseeing his auto dealership interests and fundraising for the charitable NASCAR Foundation, nevertheless finds ample time to promote Iowa Speedway. Maybe take four races off the schedule and increase that demand that means so much. 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. Jarrett, 82, said he was diagnosed with the disease this winter but that his health prognosis was encouraging. (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. But when a family friend offered him a shot at taking the wheel of a stock car, Rudd headed down a different track - one that would propel the Chesapeake native toward a racing career as one of NASCAR's most successful drivers. Hornish's only regret, really, is that his wife, Crystal, is the only member of his brood who's witnessed his triumphant moments at the track in the flesh. Memorial plans include a statue of Trickle with ceramic tiles featuring photos of Trickle and his cars. "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. (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. 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. Foyt is expected to make a full recovery but his doctors have explained to him that it may take longer than he is anticipating. This September, the 1988 Winston Cup champion will become the 95th inductee in the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame, the organization announced. Given their success, it seems that trust has been well placed. 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.
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