He will be in the hospital a few days and is expected to be released later this week," said Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall. Like a boxer, McGriff keeps returning the sport after all these legendary years he's put in. Her 2013 debut with Stewart-Haas Racing generated a virtual tsunami of all Danica, all the time media and PR hype. The last time Shepherd competed was in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019, driving the #89 Chevrolet Camaro. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. NASCAR Cup Series drivers [ edit] All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 Bank of America Roval 400. He finished his first year in the BGN division in second place to Hall of Fame driver Jack Ingram. "(Richmond Times Dispatch)(9-7-2014), Rusty Wallace inducted in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace was one of seven men inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on Wednesday. And after changing a shock, he re-entered the racetrack, barreled off into Turn 1 and spun into the concrete wall, driver's side. 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. The chronic leg pain increased dramatically after he fell while working on his ranch before the Texas race. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. 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. On the Road to Glory is in exhibit from February 1 thru May 19, 2013 at the Elmhurst Historical Museum . "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. 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. Anne Fornoro, the spokesman for Foyt's two-car IndyCar team, said in a release Wednesday there was a post-surgical complication, but that has now been resolved. (Associated Press)(11-28-2014), A.J. But without drivers, there are no TV contracts, no fans in the stands and no one buying high-priced souvenirs. I was lucky that I got to keep going as long as I did. "Mooresville, is the absolute center of the sport of auto racing and the home of many of its famous personalities. 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. In the new episode entitled "Luck of The Half-Irish," Keselowski plays himself and finally breaks his losing streak. "I even got knocked out in high school football, so my head injuries started a long time ago. "Things were going so well and to have it taken away, yeah, I have a lot of bad feelings over that," Nadeau said. Morgan is the executive director of the Kyle Petty Charity Ridea, an annual fundraising trip for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. That is what I'm trying to hold onto at this point in my life. (Foyt Racing)(11-13-2014), Bill Elliott sells land for housing project: A developer plans to build 300 upscale single-family homes in Cumming (GA) on 143 acres purchased from NASCAR champion Bill Elliott. Over the years, 209 motorsports luminaries have been inducted. "What truly impressed me in the making of this book is the time Jeff invested. Foyt was scheduled to be the grand marshal Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. 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. Gant and his family will be in attendance. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. Trending pages Dale Earnhardt Russell Phillips Richard Petty Jimmie Johnson Bill Elliott Tony Stewart Darrell Waltrip Alan Kulwicki All items (97) # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y "It would be great if we could have it done by the end of construction season next year," Steuck said. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. 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. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. "I appreciate all of my former fans. Overall, Childress has 100 Cup wins, as well as 56 victories and five team-owner titles in the Nationwide ranks, and 24 wins and two Camping World Truck Series crowns. Busch could have been feted with gifts as part of a season-long farewell tour. It doesn't take much to injure your brain. I'll just be a little bit more careful about exposure for my skin to the sun." 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. In 1984, Earnhardt rejoined Childress, and they would go on to win 66 races and six championships. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." 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. (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. You gotta have an insane skill set developed over years of turning laps, great equipment that can cost hundreds of thous. Jerry Cook Cook was the first driver featured in the series in late 2016. 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. He began suffering early in 2002, lacking energy and enduring headaches, fatigue and nausea. "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. On one side of the line his body feels normal, on the other side it's still numb. 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. "As Governor of Iowa, I am very proud to honor Rusty Wallace with this Proclamation today," Branstad said. The Women in the Winner's Circle Celebration is the foundation's major fundraiser, celebrating the success of women in racing. Trickle is survived by Delores Iwanski of Waukesha, Chuck Trickle of Las Vegas, Sue Trickle of Minneapolis, and Duaine Trickle of Plover. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. 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. Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. 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. (Charlotte Observer)(11-7-2015) "My family and I are thrilled to have this film produced by Posse Films," Bobby Allison said in a recent statement. Previously during the weekend, Wallace posted 15th and 32nd-place results, the latter due to brake problems late in the race. "My whole life I was selfish. Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. (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. The Batesville, Arkansas, native competed in NASCAR for more than three decades. This is shown by what will be--following Iowa--an all-time record 547 career Xfinity Series starts and 904 combined NASCAR national series starts (14th all-time). In that role, he currently appears on Fox Sports 1's NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane shows. When Kenseth finally quit for good, his rsum showed 665 starts, 20 poles and 39 victories, including two Daytona 500s and victories at 18 other venues. There is ample money available. This was totally out of the box for me. I wanted to be king, but I went at it all the wrong ways," Waltrip said. Foyt, 79, had been admitted to the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday with intermittent chest pains but initial testing results were inconclusive. AND An independent feature film on the life story of NASCAR legend, Bobby Allison, developed by Bobby Allison Production LLC. Baker, 74, is stricken with inoperable lung cancer, discovered in December. Stewart currently co-owns Stewart-Haas Racing, which boasts top drivers in Kevin Harvick, Cole Custer, Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer and Chase Briscoe. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. Pat McCrory surprised NASCAR champion and North Carolina resident Jeff Gordon by awarding him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award the governor can bestow, according to a news release from the governor's office. The lost star. "We're excited to get back into night five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition," said Blaney. William Byron has been in the No. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. MORE After more than 50 years of racing, 27 of those spent in NASCAR's top three divisions, Geoff Bodine said he is ready to move on. He go-karts often with daughter Natalie, 10, born months before the crash. Ottinger and Sterling Marlin, former crew chief/driver Kirk Shelmerdine and sportswriter David Poole. "The biggest thing that tarnished my career was me," he explains. 2016, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, John Wes Townely and Brian Scott. Sunday's event also kicks off a summer of 12 race event appearances by committee members to raise awareness and funds for the memorial. Johnson is one of the longest-reigning NASCAR drivers still on the track, with a career that went from 2002 to 2017. 20 Toyota, where hes won twice and made this years playoffs. "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. 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. Nadeau crashed driver's-side first into the outside wall between Turns 1 and 2 during a May 2, 2003, practice at Richmond. "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. Childress and Rudd were the 79th and 80th inductees. 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. As for funding it, Biffle said, "Man, I am not a financial guy whatsoever." SERVICES service info and more can be found at Billy's Battle blog or see the full obituary at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com. Known as the "Iron man" of NASCAR; Ricky Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts in NASCAR racing. Police in Atlanta have released bodycam video showing a burglary suspect jumping out of a second-story window after police deployed Tasers during a foot chase. 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. NASCAR has not suffered a racing death in its three national series since 2001 and most drivers -- think Ryan Newman surviving a fiery crash at the 2020 Daytona 500 -- escape even the scariest . There will be a special preview on Thursday, January 31st. After a storied career running mainly short tracks across the country, the sanctioning body saw fit to cater more to the factory-backed teams and most of the cars back then and even more today, are driven by Cup regulars and the independently financed teams have to take what's left, but not Ard. My dad is one tough guy. 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. More info at elmhurst.org. Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. February 28, 2023, 10:21 PM. (Fayetteville Observer)(2-17-2012), New Darrell Waltrip Book released: NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip knew that big changes were in the wind on the morning of February 18, 2001. (NMPA)(11-24-2016), Mark Martin Selling North Carolina Lakeside Home: Retired professional stock car racer Mark Martin has put his lakeside mansion in North Carolina on the market for $2.55 million. I don't know if the injury had anything to do with it, but I'm just not interested in doing anything. This list dates from 1949-2021 and contains a total of 3,047 drivers as of June 7, 2021. We may earn money from the links on this page. And I never once thought about an injury, or my brain." "To have a hometown hero like Cale have success at the sports greatest level is wonderful for our state. All are in town for the Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway. 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. (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. 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. Good guys go to hell." "Too much supply and not enough demand." "(DIS)(12-5-2016), Jeff Gordon helping with GivingTuesdayCLT campaign: NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon is one of many in Charlotte contributing to the GivingTuesdayCLT campaign to raise $8 million. These are the 30 all-time leaders in NASCAR Cup Series wins. 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. He's the icon of our sport. * NASCAR Xfinity career: 236 starts, 49 wins, 112 top-five and 152 top-10 finishes. I'm ready to get started. (indycar.com)(12-3-2012), Geoff Bodine has no more plans to race UPDATE: After competing in 575 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races over 27 seasons, Geoff Bodine is calling it a career. His 40 career victories currently rank 17th on the all-time list for the series while his 882 career starts rank fifth overall for the sanctioning body's top series. "To go into the National Motorsports Press Association with Ricky Rudd is very special for me personally because of his important contributions to both RCR and the sport of NASCAR racing as a whole. Together with the Allison family, the Posse Films team will put the dramatic story of one of the greatest NASCAR legends on the silver screen. Burton had five career wins in in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and four in the Nationwide Series. "It's unreal," Jarrett told MLB.com. (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. 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. This is a tribute to Wallace's 2013 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Photo Credit: NASCAR. Wallace finished 23rd in the May race at Iowa. (Associated Press/ESPN)(4-9-2013). (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: The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. McCrory participated in the Winner's Circle awards luncheon in Charlotte Monday as part of the three-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. He took first place in the Daytona 500 in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981. Baker then added: "Do not shed a tear. A two-sport star at Hickory, Jarrett was a member of the varsity basketball team which finished as the state runners-up in the 3A classification. 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. Trickle, 71, died May 16 in Iron Station, N.C. "Dick deserves it," said longtime friend and fellow racer Tom Reffner, 73, of Rudolph. 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. That's it. "It's been hard. Alabama native NEIL BONNETT (1946-1994) was one of the premier NASCAR drivers of the 1980s, winning 18 races during a remarkable career. 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. Kenny had 12 top 10 finishes in his young Winston Cup series career. I feel privileged to be a part of it." Instead, he hired Ryan Newman, who drove the No. He moved into the TV booth after a token final start at Daytona Beach in 2019. laughed Marlin in signature matter-of-fact fashion. 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. . (WSOC TV Charlotte)(7-3-2017), Youngest Jarrett prefers baseball Zach Jarrett, grandson of Ned Jarrett and son of Dale Jarrett - both members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - chose baseball instead of racing as a career path. I learned from some of the greatest race car drivers ever." The house was a dream home for Johnson, taking two years to build under his scrutiny. Their short-term needs are difficult to meet. (2-12-2012), Racing great A.J. (Elmira Star-Gazette)(8-6-2014), Drivers on guest on TV shows (Tonight & Tuesday): Current and former NASCAR drivers make guest appearances on popular BBC America, USA Network and TBS television shows this week. Donn Lee Steuck, one of the directors of the Dick Trickle Memorial Project said after four years of work by project directors and volunteers, the finish line is in sight for the memorial to the central Wisconsin native who became a NASCAR racing legend. Shore's Nursery grows Fraser firs on more than a dozen farms it owns or leases in the Laurel Springs and Sparta areas of Alleghany County. Burton is about to get back to work for NBC as they take over NASCAR coverage at Daytona over the 4th of July weekend. frcs.pro. Gerhart has never won a NASCAR race, but has won nine times on the ARCA circuit. He repeated as the points champion in 1984, winning eight times and finishing in the top five 24 times in 28 races. But you can see the talent coming up and they don't hesitate to hand it to the old guy." NASCAR drivers travel at extremely high speeds, over 200 miles per hour. "It is very positive and I feel good," Jarrett told NASCAR.com. The lawsuit details visible cameras all over the outside of the home on Doolie Road. Shore said she and her husband plan to make minor changes to Johnson's former home before moving in. (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. "(Associated Press)(5-28-2012), Childress & Rudd inducted into NMPA Hall of Fame: NASCAR team owner Richard Childress and former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd were inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Tuesday night at a gala event in Concord, NC. (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? FILE -Kurt Busch (45) pits during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. NASCAR's next 75 years almost certainly will include at least a partially electric vehicle turning laps at Daytona International Speedway. However, he hopes the sports leaders don't water down the product with too many races. That's all." 42 Chevrolet. Busch just wished . "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. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. Nadeau said his wreck registered at 121 times the force of gravity. Shawna Robinson According to today's ranking, we have Shawna Robinson as the 10th best NASCAR driver of all time. "When I heard we had the opportunity to get this point, we just went to work on it to see if we could put it together and we were able to." For Sara Christian, this was not an option. By comparison, the hits that recently sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the doctor with successive concussions registered 40 G's at Kansas and 20 G's at Talladega, respectively. Nothing to brag about, I was very weak and very tired but I have done some stuff with it. And while the equipment used in all sports has been improved and refined over the years, no stick and ball sport can compare to NASCAR, where finding an engineering edge isn't just necessary. A Ford Racing project, Bayne ran four partial seasons (2011-2014) for Wood Brothers and three full seasons (2015-2017) for Roush Fenway. Johnson admits he needs, and wants, a pacemaker. 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. It was definitely one of those things where it was time for me to hang it up because like the doctors said, they didn't know if you can take two more or one more hit for you to might not ever be normal again." The program utilizes professional motorsport vehicle data acquisition systems to minimize the learning curve, allowing participants to advance their skills quicker than any other driving school. He has a lot of years in the sport." 5 Lucas Oil Chevrolet owned by his brother, Bill Gerhart, who also serves as his crew chief. "Nowadays I do as little as possible, to be honest," Rudd said. 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. 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