We raced to 11th place. Martin also captured two NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race wins, in 1998 and 2005, and six NASCAR XFINITY Series victories at the speedway. NASCAR Races Into an Uncertain Future Stars have retired or are poised to, leaving the sport struggling to get a foothold in the sports landscape. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." That win helped the leader of what became known as the "Alabama Gang" gain respect in NASCAR and launched a career more than worthy of his HOF induction. 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. But it got healed up and I said, ' Something's still wrong.' ("The Company") is scheduled to commence pre-production in late 2014 and filming in early 2015. Even with solid equipment, though, she struggled in 2013-2017 alongside teammates Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Mark Martin, Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer. (Note: Last updated Feb. 27, 2023) 1. NASCAR drivers at all levels - Sprint Cup, Nationwide, World Camping Truck, K&N Pro Series - are independent contractors. 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. Ottinger and Sterling Marlin, former crew chief/driver Kirk Shelmerdine and sportswriter David Poole. After a three-championship, 49-victory, 18-season career, Tony Stewart retired after 2016. The 38-year-old said his doctors haven't been able to find the cause of the condition, and that he wasn't medically cleared after a recent test drive at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 20 Toyota, where hes won twice and made this years playoffs. It was just great to be back." Gant and his family will be in attendance. The only folks who seem not to have done well from their involvement in NASCAR are retired drivers. After making his NASCAR debut in Dale Earnhardt's #8 Xfinity Series ride at Martinsville in 1988, Wallace would go on to finish among the top-10 in the Xfinity Series standings in 10 of his 14 full seasons, including a runner-up finish in 1991. I just got beat up so bad before we started to use the HANS device and having the walls a little softer. Instead, he hired Ryan Newman, who drove the No. His record includes 12 Nationwide Series wins and 15 victories on the Modified Tour. "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Give a smile when you say my name." Foyt IV was the Best Man. "(WSOC)(1-15-2015), Congrats to Kyle Petty on his wedding Saturday to Morgan Castano. Look for the American Muscle Car Driving Experience on Reed Sorenson's Sprint Cup Series #36 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and at Dover International Speedway on September 28th. He talked with NASCAR brass about the dangers of carbon-monoxide exposure, which led to the organization moving headers to the right side of its cars and improving cockpit ventilation. Before he married Mary Anna four months ago, he said he would at times hole himself up in his bedroom, draw the blinds, order pizza and watch movies all day. "I am pretty pumped up about this," said Wallace. That is what I'm trying to hold onto at this point in my life. Wallace, who retired in 2005, had a career that included 55 NASCAR championship event victories, the 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup championship, the 1991 IROC Championship and the 1983 American Speed Association Championship. This year, the proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity. (Assocaited Press/USA Today)(11-3-2012), Sterling Marlin has Parkinsonism: For the past year or so, Sterling Marlin's brain would tell his right hand to complete a fine-motor task, such as cranking a boat or buttoning the collar on a shirt. I feel like I'm myself. Johnson is one of the longest-reigning NASCAR drivers still on the track, with a career that went from 2002 to 2017. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. (see full story at MotorsportsUnpluged)(5-16-2012), Junior Johnson continues to recover: Only when he lies flat on his back does Junior Johnson feel no pain. He repeated as the points champion in 1984, winning eight times and finishing in the top five 24 times in 28 races. Executives hoped the Colombian would draw fans to stock cars, especially international fans of IndyCar and Formula 1, where he was a household name. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. "As an 'Honorary Iowan', I couldn't be more proud of this great state, or of the racetrack we have in Newton, and I look forward to being here for as many Iowa Speedway events as possible." (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. Earned two poles in five starts, with a best finish of third at Martinsville. Below is the list of all-time champions in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has three career series wins, including a victory last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. NASCAR is completing a 10-year, $4.8 billon television contract. "I'm in favor of it. (Richmond Times Dispatch)(11-11-2015), Larry Foyt gets married: former NASCAR driver and current president of AJ Foyt Racing,Larry Foyt married Kelly Curran this past Saturday afternoon at Houston Oaks Country Club in Hockley, TX. Next year, it begins a 10-year, $8.2 billion television contract. Elliott, who had to test at Pocono beforehand just to be eligible to enter the race, is a few months younger than Shelby Howard was when Howard won at Kansas Speedway in 2003. My house is right up there off exit 28 (from Interstate 77 at Lake Norman). "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. Petty also has seven titles. His best seasons was 2002 when he won twice for Chip Ganssi and Felix Sabates and led the standings for 25 straight weeks before suffering a neck injury that caused him to miss the final seven races. The tractor, driven by Fletcher, NC's Jack Donohue (ran five NASCAR Cup races in the 1970's), is the first to ever compete at an East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) sanctioned land speed record event. "I don't want that word associated with me. (Hot Rod Magazine)(1-5-2014), Kyle Petty / Terry Labonte candidates for U.S. Congress? I think right now I'm just surviving. "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." I don't know if the injury had anything to do with it, but I'm just not interested in doing anything. FOX Statement: "Darrell Waltrip underwent a minor surgical procedure today [Thursday] near his home in Tennessee and is resting comfortably. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images of the #47 Jayski.com Ford at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. I just knew that racing wasn't important on the days I couldn't get out of bed. This was totally out of the box for me. "I told myself that after the struggles we'd had, that if I could walk out with a solid top 10 in the finals I'd be happy," Wallace said. (WSLS)(6-23-2016), Dave Blaney Ready To Return From Injury: former NASCAR driver Dave Blaney is looking forward to getting back into the cockpit of the Motter Equipment Mohawk Northeast Beltline Body Shop #71M sprint car Tuesday, to join the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Sharon Speedway. 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. (PR)(12-5-2014), Foyt remains hospitalized: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. He followed the path of most retired NASCAR drivers who go onto open a car or motorcycle dealership of some type. Wallace expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received from Iowans all across the state, and specifically to Governor Branstad for the official Proclamation. Although he had a sponsor willing to back him this season if an opportunity arose to run with a team in any of NASCAR's three series, no deal panned out for the veteran. 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. The last time Wallace piloted the storied #2 Penske machine was at the season ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 20, 2005. Martin said when he hit the Springfield track in the 70s that he thought he had made it to the big time. For the day to come, it's unreal. Foyt remains in a Houston hospital, more than two weeks after he had triple-bypass surgery on his heart. (140 BUZZ)(9-18-2014), Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? "NASCAR's Jason Leffler dead after dirt track crash", article "List of former NASCAR drivers" is from Wikipedia, List of NASCAR drivers who have won in each of top three series, 2013 Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C. "Nowadays I do as little as possible, to be honest," Rudd said. Less than a year after Trickle's death, friends joined together to build a memorial in Trickle's boyhood home of Rudolph. "It's great- love it I do. "It was about 5 or 6 miles if I walked," Parsons recalled in later years. 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. During my time with ESPN, I watched the X Games a lot and really enjoyed them. 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." That's it. 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. "(Newport News Daily Press) (Charlotte Observer)(4-8-2014), Memorial planned for Dick Trickle: Green Bay has Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau and Vince Lombardi; Madison has speedskater Eric Heiden. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. The project kickoff date is May 18 at the Rudolph Community Park on the west side of highways 13 and 34 in Rudolph. Speaking on the main floor of the historic State Capitol Rotunda, Governor Branstad commended Wallace for his contributions to the state of Iowa as designer and part owner of the Iowa Speedway in Newton, and to the sport of NASCAR racing nationwide. AND: Two of the greatest names in racing soon will share the same address. Petty announced the news on his Twitter account. 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." Backing Wallace and his truck in the event will be Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. I wanted to be king, but I went at it all the wrong ways," Waltrip said. She did not elaborate on what the complication was. "Handsome" Harry won 18 races in his 15-year Cup career, including four races in a row in September 1991, plus two more in the then-Busch Series, to earn another nickname, "Mr. (DIS)(1-25-2014), Rusty Wallace to drive #2 'Retro' Ford in Daytona test: Team Penske and Miller Lite announced that Rusty Wallace, NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, will drive the #2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion this Thursday, January 9 during a NASCAR test at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). Last year, he made five attempts with The Motorsports Group in Sprint Cup, but qualified for only one race. Wright Pond said his brother still is battling cancer in other parts of his body. 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. The American Muscle Driving Experience will also host several of the top racing drivers in the country. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. Fortunately, with 76 career wins, seven championships, and a Daytona 500 victory, that just isn't the case. 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. Nadeau still suffers from depression. (Charlotte Observer)(11-7-2015) We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." In addition, he made the top-10 on five different occasions. Nadeau crashed driver's-side first into the outside wall between Turns 1 and 2 during a May 2, 2003, practice at Richmond. (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. Headquartered at the famed Thompson (CT) Speedway Motorsports Park and Golf Club, the program offers three customizable skill levels to advance through utilizing everything from high-performance American muscle cars to authentic race-ready professional stock cars. 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. There is ample money available. On the all-time wins list, he is ranked fourth, earning more than $20 million. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. Childress and Rudd were the 79th and 80th inductees. Although his heart surgery was successful, Foyt developed serious complications with his lungs. For the first time in his long and storied career, Darrell would be watching the race from the broadcast booth high above the track, explaining its complexities to a television audience of millions. Foyt had been battling pain in his left leg for most of the year. Others receiving votes for the NMPA Hall of Fame were: drivers Donnie Allison, Bill Elliott, Tiny Lund and Sara Christian; former crew chief and team owner Ray Evernham; team owner Joe Gibbs; promoter Richard Howard; and photographer Ladon George. Lee Petty was known as a hard charger who had a "never-give-up" driving style and one who never backed down from a challenge. "I kept a low profile but the kids ended up finding out" who he was, Rudd said. Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. "It's called Parkinsonism. The Women in the Winner's Circle Celebration is the foundation's major fundraiser, celebrating the success of women in racing. UPDATE: Waltrip was released from the hospital Saturday [Feb 15]. 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. Please note: no additional merchandise will be signed by Mr. Allison. (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. More info at stockcarhalloffame.org. I've moved forward and I'm trying to make the best of everything. 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. The death of the racing legend resulted in numerous changes, which have greatly improved the overall safety for the drivers. And the idea has some high-profile supporters. The incident involving 49-year-old George Delmar, whom police say has been arrested 31 previous times, happened on Feb. 11 in the southern part of the city. Theatrical release is planned for fall 2015. I feel with all of the problems I had I'm looking pretty good. Bobby Labonte, the first driver to win championships in two different NASCAR national series, will compete fulltime in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in 2018 in hopes of adding an international title to his Hall of Fame-worthy career. Today, Gerhart drives part-time in the ARCA Series, driving the No. 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. 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. This retro firesuit will also be worn by Brad Keselowski and the #2 Miller Lite Ford team crew members at the upcoming Daytona 500 as well. He said Wednesday he has other priorities in life - his family, charity work, running his new Honda motorcycle dealership, and building the next generation of bobsleds for the U.S. Olympic team. Blaney was competing with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at the half-mile dirt track owned by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. 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 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the leading vote-getter in his class. 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. "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." There are so many times that I forget things. Nadeau suffered a traumatic brain injury, four broken ribs and a collapsed lung. But when he does get the urge to go fast, it's not in his Jaguar or Ford GT. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. Hornaday, winner of a series-best 51 victories in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series, is more hands-on these days, building dirt Modifieds for grandson Slater Blickensderfer and teammate Billy Workman Jr. as well as several other competitors. The film will showcase the highs and lows of the 55-year love story between Bobby and Judy Allison. And racing remains his focus. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. * First Cup season: 1981. (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. Maybe take four races off the schedule and increase that demand that means so much. [More](12-21-2017), Schrader, Edwards, Mittler among Ozarks Racers' Hall of Fame inductees: Ken Schrader has been driving race cars for nearly 50 years and he has no plans on slowing down soon. 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. Read more more at ESPN.com. However, he hopes the sports leaders don't water down the product with too many races. During a practice session at Richmond International Raceway, he crashed hard into the wall, driver's side first. Moore, 88, a decorated veteran of World War II, was part of the Hall's second class in 2011. It was a very important time in my young career. NASCAR 10 NASCAR Cup Series Stars Who Retired in the 2010s and the Drivers Who Replaced Them NASCAR lost plenty of star power in the past decade. He is the owner of his own race team, the Shepherd Racing Ventures, and has London Cassill as his full-time driver. He is a member of the staff at Heritage Chevrolet in Chester. "(ARCA)(6-9-2013), Ten years since Nadeau's injury UPDATE: NASCAR's annual spring visit to Richmond International Raceway marks the 10-year anniversary of Jerry Nadeau's near fatal accident at the track. 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. In 1980, she was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. It's been two years since Hornaday made his last start in the Truck Series, running what turned out to be an abbreviated schedule with the former Turner Scott Motorsports group and NTS Motorsports. "Scott is the master of racing dirt models and anytime you can team with someone of that caliber, you can rest assured it will have a great impact on your program. I'm ready to get started. 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. (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? Rutherford III is a retired NASCAR driver. He hasn't been back to a track since. (NASCAR.com)(9-11-2015), Skinner discusses driving hurt: former NASCAR driver, Mike Skinner, was interviewed and discussed about driving hurt during his Sprint Cup career: 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. This list dates from 1949-2021 and contains a total of 3,047 drivers as of June 7, 2021. Foyt is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Or money can be sent via PayPal to: dicktricklememorial@yahoo.com. "It's been hard. I was fortunate enough to have a lot of success there, including winning a Coke 600. However, Johnson has now returned as an owner/driver. (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. 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. A recent Saturday night outing at Fayetteville Motor Speedway indicated as much -- the top three in the Open Wheel Modified division were built by Hornaday Race Cars. NASCAR: 5 drivers who could retire after Jimmie Johnson. Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. 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. Former NASCAR driver A.J. I've had a few concussions -- I've had a lot, actually -- from go-karts to modifieds to sports cars to the Cup series. 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. (4-5-2014) The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent him to the hospital Wednesday. (Motorsports Hall of Fame)(1-25-2014) "I'm sure it wouldn't be too tall a challenge to put something together. We have a great team, we have a lot of fun and really that's what it is. The Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group also sells Volvo, Subaru and used vehicles. 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. Rudd competed in Cup racing for 32 years, with stints for team owners such as Childress, Rick Hendrick, Bud Moore Roberts and others. Wallace still believes in NASCAR's popularity. I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. Shepherd can be reached at (336) 973-4503. Former NASCAR driver A.J. 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 overall Spirit Award for 2016 will be announced in January. "Reckon the Lord thought it wasn't my time yet," said Johnson, a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame's inaugural class of inductees, "for which I am grateful." 48 Cadillac DPI. In the year following his stint with RCR, Skinner found himself racing for Morgan-McClure Motorsports, piloting the #4 car. He adds that he'd rather have broken every bone in his body at once than have his mind altered. "The toughest part for me is not being able to talk to some of our regulars that are almost like family. 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