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He's the icon of our sport. Except maybe the increased schedule. (2-12-2012), Racing great A.J. More info at stockcarhalloffame.org. Given their success, it seems that trust has been well placed. "Those 50 laps wore me down," Mast says, "so I knew I was done. "I think that would be a positive thing," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., the perennial choice of fans as NASCAR's most popular driver. "To have a hometown hero like Cale have success at the sports greatest level is wonderful for our state. "That was just about a perfect fit for me, as far as car and driver and racing style," Hornish says. Old age hasn't prevented McGriff from returning to the race track though, proving the sport is important to him. The son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Buck Baker, the 6-foot-6 Baker was known as the "Gentle Giant" during his racing days. Iowa Governor honors NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace: Iowa Governor Terry Branstad honored NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace with a State Proclamation in a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon, February 27, at the Capitol building in Des Moines. The Miller Lite Ford Fusion will also feature a commemorative white Miller Lite paint scheme for the "Great American Race". Jamie McMurray wasted no time finding success in the Cup Series, winning his second career start, at Charlotte in fall 2002. During his 28-year career, he held the record of 22 top-five finishes in 1983 and 21 top-five finishes both in 1981 and 1986. "I went this year to one of the greatest weekends in racing, the Chili Bowl," Nadeau said. Foyt IV was the Best Man. "Richard Petty once told me, 'I don't know how you keep a sponsor. GPS and video-overlay technology is also used to map out racing lines and to make comparisons to our professional instructors. Do NASCAR drivers age slower? I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. "I'm literally lost at times. Bodine, a native of Chemung, NY, raced at Watkins Glen International from 1986 through 2000 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. "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." Ron Hornaday is currently not competing in NASCAR, but the four-time champion appears to be as busy as ever. Rudd even dreamed of a future in Formula One racing. Nadeau crashed driver's-side first into the outside wall between Turns 1 and 2 during a May 2, 2003, practice at Richmond. His marriage to Natalie's mom ended the year after the accident, but he remarried last year to Maryana, a Ukrainian he met online. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. "The toughest part for me is not being able to talk to some of our regulars that are almost like family. His parents who helped mold him into a ferocious stock car driver would have cheered him on. (Darlington Raceway)(4-7-2012), Junior Johnson hospitalized: NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has been hospitalized in North Carolina and two sources close to the 80-year-old legend said he is being treated for a staph infection related to a 2009 back surgery. Venezuelan Carlos Kauffmann took the Trofeo Pirelli victory. Since 2008, Watkins Glen International has selected drivers from all racing backgrounds to the elite class known as The Legends of The Glen. Wallace may have most often competed in the Xfinity Series, but he also enjoyed a fruitful career in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as well, where he had 344 career starts, including three poles. The Batesville, Arkansas, native won four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points races at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a career that spanned from 1981 to 2013. (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. 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. "I'm right with The Man Upstairs," Baker said Saturday when I [Tom Higgins] visited him along with Humpy Wheeler and Waddell Wilson at the Baker home on the western shore of Lake Norman near Terrell. UPDATE: The August 1st U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway will be Kenny Wallace's third NASCAR Xfinity Series start of 2015. (NSSN)(9-26-2014), Tommy Baldwin Jr. and Steve Park form American Muscle Driving Experience: Two of the most successful motorsports professionals to come out of the northeast have blended their wealth of knowledge to develop the most unique driving experience anywhere in the country. His record includes 12 Nationwide Series wins and 15 victories on the Modified Tour. Next year, it begins a 10-year, $8.2 billion television contract. 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. I just got beat up so bad before we started to use the HANS device and having the walls a little softer. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. The event will benefit the MACC Fund, dedicated to childhood cancer and blood disorder research (RWR). "I am going retire. It's something that we cannot fix." But you can see the talent coming up and they don't hesitate to hand it to the old guy." It was a very important time in my young career. Last update: Following. Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. Mast retired early in 2003. I feel privileged to be a part of it." He rebuilt the wrecked '57 Chevy with the blown engine and began winning dirt-track races at Natural Bridge Speedway in western Virginia. "I appreciate all of my former fans. (NASCAR.com)(2-5-2015), NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson recovering from stroke: NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson is recovering after he suffered a mild stroke Dec. 9. He will be represented by his son, Richard Petty, at the ceremony. The elder Elliott stood alone atop the Hendrick Motorsports ARCA team transporter for most of the race watching his son make laps, take the lead, and then hold on for the victory. German driver Thomas Loefflad won the Coppa Shell event. (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. Would I have gone to heaven? 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. The Baltimore Orioles selected the 6-foot-4, 220-pound outfielder in the 28th round of the recent Major League Baseball Draft. Larry Foyt, the team director and Foyt's youngest son, says his father is doing "really well," though doctors have not said when the elder Foyt might be released. 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. Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." The 60 minute documentary was filmed and edited by Kingsport Times-News reporter Jeff Bobo and includes interviews with many of Bethea's NASCAR racing contemporaries including retired racers Paul Lewis, John A. Utsman, active Nationwide Series driver Brad Teague, and engine builder Stanley Allison. He made sure he was 100 percent before he came back in there. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. 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. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. Johnson takes a daily regimen of medication to keep the infection at bay. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. 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. As Waltrip prepares to broadcast his 15th Daytona 500 on FOX, he paused to reflect on the path that brought him to 84 wins, tied for fourth on the all-time list with fellow Hall of Fame member Bobby Allison and behind Hall of Famers Richard Petty and David Pearson, as well as future member of the club Jeff Gordon. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. (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. Fans can purchase tickets, camping and race-day upgrades by calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or shopping online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. Wallace finished his career with 55 wins - 37 with Penske - and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013. Being able to come to the ARCA series and run at Pocono Raceway is huge for me. Morgan is the executive director of the Kyle Petty Charity Ridea, an annual fundraising trip for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Almirola stated in a video posted Monday morning that spending more time with his family is a key reason for this decision. "It was a difficult decision, but not as difficult as you'd think. The remaining members of the class - Ole Bardahl, founder of the Bardahl Oil Company that has sponsored entries in a variety of motorsports; IMSA founder John Bishop; three-time American Motorcyclist Association grand national champion Ricky Graham; and NASCAR pioneer Marshall Teague - are dead. In just a couple weeks, Martin will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. They said I was brash, ruthless, pushy, cocky, conceited, aloof, boastful, arrogant and just downright annoying," Waltrip said. Rudd had made 788 consecutive starts. "It's the classic case of supply and demand," Wallace said Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But Hornish isn't about that life anymore. "(NBC Sports)(11-7-2016), Jeff Burton and Rick Mast Visit Lexington: South Boston's own NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton and fellow former driver Rick Mast were in Lexington this morning for the opening of Ollie's bargain outlet. Proud of his Midwestern racing roots, Schrader said he's humbled to be part of the 10-person induction class for the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Fame on Jan. 6. We're talking about racing and it's already been a great year this year there's been a lot of things going on and that's going to continue as the Chase gets closer and the pressure gets built up for the teams. William Byron has been in the No. NASCAR saw its last notable retirement come in 2020 when seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson decided to step away from full-time racing. 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. 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. After struggling through 50 laps at Charlotte in May of that year, he stepped away from the No. "It's great- love it I do. 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. 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 great wife," Nadeau said. Unless things change, he not sure when or if he'll be able work again. At the end of the season, he was the points champion. He spent 16 years in the division, collecting 10 race wins. He finished third in the Professional, North America class. "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." (Wisconsin Rapids Tribune), donations can be made to: Dick Trickle Memorial, 6846 Meadow View Lane, Rudolph, WI 54475. McCrory participated in the Winner's Circle awards luncheon in Charlotte Monday as part of the three-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. Gordon will be on hand next week when giving tuesdayCLT organizers announce how much money people in charlotte helped raise. This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 16:54. (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. (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. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." He is the owner of his own race team, the Shepherd Racing Ventures, and has London Cassill as his full-time driver. He was kept on a ventilator for eight days to allow his lungs to recover full functionality. 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. The overall Spirit Award for 2016 will be announced in January. follow. He tried for a time to mentor young racers. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is racing's Cooperstown, memorializing achievement in all forms of motorized competition. 13 Tony Stewart via SB Nation Autograph Starting price: $20 Adam Petty: Died on 5/12/2000 from injuries sustained in a racing crash at New Hampshire Speedway. After a three-championship, 49-victory, 18-season career, Tony Stewart retired after 2016. The NASCAR Hall of Famer said he was able to participate in last weekend's festivities at Darlington Raceway without restriction, joining the NBC Sports booth to broadcast a portion of Sunday's Bojangles' Southern 500. I wasn't only physically hurt, I was mentally hurt. You're so unpopular with the fans. 18 Yacco Toyota for RDV Competition. (Charlotte Observer)(11-7-2015) Ryan Blaney-Jonathan Hassler Blaney earned three wins and finished seventh in the standings in 2021, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him match or better that in his first year with Hassler,. The chronic leg pain increased dramatically after he fell while working on his ranch before the Texas race. 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. My dad is one tough guy. Thereafter, Bobby and Judy suffer the loss of their two beloved racing sons. Gant and his family will be in attendance. 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. Or money can be sent via PayPal to: dicktricklememorial@yahoo.com. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is in Cornelius, NC, a wealthy suburb north of Charlotte. (4-13-2016), Update on Jerry Nadeau: Thirteen years ago, Jerry Nadeau's life changed forever. She did not elaborate on what the complication was. Unemployed after three years as an Army officer and Vietnam vet, Al Pearce shamelessly lied his way onto a small newspapers sports staff in Virginia in 1969. And he's a proud father in the stands at her gymnastics meets. But if Nadeau doesn't live in his glory days of racing, he remembers them. After a near-fatal crash in 1990, he moved into the. Wanna buy it?" Homes will be priced from $350,000 to $500,000. I'd tried to gut it out since March because racers never want to show weakness. It doesn't take much to injure your brain. "It had been so long since we've been able to win here. "His many contributions to NASCAR racing have earned him a well-deserved induction to NASCAR's Hall of Fame, and his forward-thinking design of Iowa Speedway helped to create a destination in central Iowa that benefits every Iowan. (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). After the Rolex standing there in Victory Lane with Dave and Raj (Nair) and the guys from Ford and Chip Ganassi. Last year, the No. 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. He drove for five full seasons, 1976-80, with two top-five finishes. He is a little sore but going to be okay probably already watching dirtvision". So he's carting the whole gang along back to Indy for this year's 500 to ride in the parade and revel in many, many other pre-race festivities. Kenny Irwin: Died on 7/7/2000 from injuries sustained in a racing crash at New Hampshire speedway. His son works for Major League Baseball, and his twin daughters attend James Madison University and the University of Virginia, respectively. 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. Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." When NASCAR returned to Richmond in September that year, Nadeau made an emotional visit to VCU Medical Center to thank the medical staff. But, Bethea's dream of NASCAR success was unfulfilled for reasons he attributes to color. Nascar has suffered from the retirement in recent years of many of its biggest names, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards and Danica Patrick. "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." Larry Foyt also says his father is improving each day and is expected to make a full recovery. "I am pretty pumped up about this," said Wallace. In the year following his stint with RCR, Skinner found himself racing for Morgan-McClure Motorsports, piloting the #4 car. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. Martin, 57, is one of five drivers who will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017. Jamie McMurray, Rusty Wallace and Junior Johnson are scheduled to appear on Idris Elba: King of Speed on BBC America, July 14th at 10:00pm/et. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. In the episode the character Divya (Reshma Shetty) treats a NASCAR crew chief (guest star Michael O'Keefe) who suffers from anxiety. Darrell Waltrip is a NASCAR legend. (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. Theatrical release is planned for fall 2015. During NBC's rain delay coverage for the Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway, analyst and Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett spoke about his experiences due to concussions he suffered during his Hall of Fame career. That's it. Hutchison presented Allison with two proclamations honoring him and his son. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. I don't know how you keep a sponsor.' (He did half of 2018 with Roush-Fenway Racing, splitting time with Trevor Bayne). Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. "Back to doing a little bit of everything, I guess." She said he had been up and walking since the surgery but developed an infection this week. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. [More](5-23-2017), Bobby Allison inducted into Hampton Speed Lane Two of NASCAR's all-time racing greats were inducted into Hampton's (GA) Speed Lane on Thursday. Retrieved 2020-09-04. Waltrip won 84 NASCAR Cup Series races, including the 1989 Daytona 500. "He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people to speak honestly," says Garner. (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. 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. Foyt is expected to make a full recovery but his doctors have explained to him that it may take longer than he is anticipating. (10-26-2012), Bobby Allison appears at Maine Casino: One of NASCAR's most accomplished and respected stars was in western Maine on Friday, greeting local race fans and helping Oxford Casino celebrate its first expansion of floor space. (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. Bo-Dyn sleds have won six Olympic medals, two of them gold. Rusty gladly does media interviews, greets fans, and spends time with our promotional partners. "Ironically, two of the best years I ever had in racing was driving a Buick. He hasn't been back to a track since. (Motorsports Unplugged)(5-5-2012), Darlington Raceway to honor Yarborough: With Cale Yarborough now having been inducted into the third class of the NASCAR's Hall of Fame, Darlington Raceway will celebrate and honor his achievements during the upcoming Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 race weekend on May 11-12. (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. I say, 'F--- naw!'" We started the feature in the 24th and last position since the field was set based on points. What NASCAR drivers are retiring? He go-karts often with daughter Natalie, 10, born months before the crash. Stewart currently co-owns Stewart-Haas Racing, which boasts top drivers in Kevin Harvick, Cole Custer, Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer and Chase Briscoe. Known as the "Iron man" of NASCAR; Ricky Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts in NASCAR racing. I can't thank Miller Lite, ESPN and Team Penske enough for giving me this opportunity. I wake up like, 'Well, what am I doing today?' This will be Almirola's 11th full-time Cup season. "I had some problems that most people don't have after open heart surgery so I made my doctors work extra hard but they saved my life. The past and future of the NASCAR Cup Series converged Tuesday in Winston-Salem, N.C. when a trio of retired stars strapped in to test the sport's Next Gen car at historic Bowman Gray Stadium. Yates "My dad is hanging tough. 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. "Nowadays I do as little as possible, to be honest," Rudd said. He said he takes medication daily to cope. After dominating the sport and winning 24 races, 18 poles and two consecutive championships in 1981 and 1982, Waltrip suffered a crash in the 1983 Daytona 500 that changed his life. "I'm in favor of it. 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. Morgan Shepherd is 69 years of age now and hasn't won a NASCAR Cup race since 1993. NASCAR drivers at all levels - Sprint Cup, Nationwide, World Camping Truck, K&N Pro Series - are independent contractors. "Things were going so well and to have it taken away, yeah, I have a lot of bad feelings over that," Nadeau said. October 15, 2022 3:10 pm ET. She says the Nov. 12 surgery was successful, but he developed serious complications and was kept on a ventilator for eight days to allow his lungs to recover full function. 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. "I don't know the definition of what a concussion is, but all I know is that I've been knocked out several times and have hit my head and jarred it several times really hard," Bodine said. 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. Marlin told The Daily Herald in Columbia that the fire that started Friday morning destroyed his 2,500-square-foot garage in Maury County and three cars that belonged to his son-in-law, Michael House. 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