Rudd maintains his own property on a lake and enjoys making up for lost time with his family. (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. My dad is one tough guy. That crash left Nadeau with a traumatic brain injury, immobility on his left side, a collapsed lung and broken ribs. Johnson's $17.5 million tally last year is half of what Earnhardt earned a decade prior as the highest-paid Nascar driver. The house was a dream home for Johnson, taking two years to build under his scrutiny. His last victory came at Sonoma in June 2016. 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. 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. 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. He adds that he'd rather have broken every bone in his body at once than have his mind altered. (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. Schrader, 59, won for the first time at Salem since 1999 (and first ARCA win since 2013 at DuQuoin, IL), picking up his 18th all-time ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards victory (in 74 races). SHR last week announced Ryan Preece as its reserve driver . (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. The program's custom data acquisition systems record driver inputs such as throttle, steering, and braking; along with other vehicle parameters such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, and accelerations. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". Martin said. (Autoweek)(7-28-2015), Buddy Baker has lung cancer; retiring from SiriusXM: Buddy Baker, whose storytelling and friendly demeanor made him a fan favorite, announced Tuesday night that a "huge tumor" in his lung is inoperable and he is leaving his role as a co-host of SirusXM NASCAR Radio, effective immediately. Last year, the No. Burton had five career wins in in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and four in the Nationwide Series. 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. That's it. Michael Waltrip will replace his brother Darrell in the booth for the Sprint Unlimited. When asked if doctors cite his brain injury as a contributing factor to his ongoing depression, Nadeau was uncertain. 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. World Finals were held in the Coppa Shell and Trofeo Pirelli competitions, with two 35-minute races. [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. Five of those victories came at Michigan International Speedway, once owned by Penske. Jared Landers will team with late model dirt-race legend Scott Bloomquist, with both drivers competing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Championship in 2015. Currently employed as a high school automotive instructor in Newport, Tenn., Bethea still remains active in local racing and among the most popular drivers in Tennessee. We raced to 11th place. (Wisconsin Rapids Tribune), donations can be made to: Dick Trickle Memorial, 6846 Meadow View Lane, Rudolph, WI 54475. In addition, he made the top-10 on five different occasions. Since 2008, Watkins Glen International has selected drivers from all racing backgrounds to the elite class known as The Legends of The Glen. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. 2017, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Michael Waltrip, Hermie Sadler, Boris Said, Bobby Labonte, Maybe Matt Kenseth and Danica Patrick. said Miller. Wright Pond said his brother still is battling cancer in other parts of his body. I want to go to Germany and I'm going to Switzerland. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. Johnson, 81, raised cattle on the farm, but said his health issues meant he could no longer take care of the property. That's the result of a brain injury sustained in practice for a NASCAR Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. His driving career ended on October 20, 1984 at North Carolina Motor Speedway near Rockingham when he was involved in a terrible crash. Cole Custer (41) and Tyler Reddick (8) during. "(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. Below is the list of all-time champions in the NASCAR Cup Series. Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO, or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to learn more. That is what I'm trying to hold onto at this point in my life. We wish him a speedy recovery and his on-air status is day to day. The death of the racing legend resulted in numerous changes, which have greatly improved the overall safety for the drivers. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. "It wouldn't move and I thought that was the problem. "I'm sure it wouldn't be too tall a challenge to put something together. 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. His plans are more far-reaching than that. (much more at the Elmiria Star Gazette)(11-28-2012), Fire destroys garage of Sterling Marlin: A fire has destroyed three race cars and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a garage in Middle Tennessee owned by retired NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin. GPS and video-overlay technology is also used to map out racing lines and to make comparisons to our professional instructors. The third-generation driver's accomplishments at Watkins Glen International include three Top-5s and his eventual final win in the series, which came in 1996. Johnson takes a daily regimen of medication to keep the infection at bay. He go-karts often with daughter Natalie, 10, born months before the crash. "There comes a time when you talk to the doctor and say what are my chances and there's a dead silence. "This is a big deal, and I can't wait to get the No. 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. (Racing Experts)(10-18-2012) In the new episode entitled "Luck of The Half-Irish," Keselowski plays himself and finally breaks his losing streak. This will be Almirola's 11th full-time Cup season. I don't think NASCAR would get upset about that. Imagine being a professional NASCAR driver at a time when women were expected to stay at home and take care of the children. (NBC Sports)(11-27-2016), Mark Martin elected to NMPA Hall of Fame: Mark Martin, winner of 40 NASCAR premier series races and a runner-up in the championship battle on five occasions, has been selected for induction into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Gov. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. The package is a savings of $36 if individual tickets were purchased for each venue separately. His first victories came in 1986 with Raymond Beadle's Blue Max Racing team and he won the 1989 Sprint Cup championship after holding off Dale Earnhardt. It doesn't take much to injure your brain. Iowa Speedway is a state-of-the-art 7/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility located just 30 miles east of Des Moines at I-80 Exit 168 in Newton, Iowa. 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. "I thought I was a pretty good guy, but folks, let me tell you something. 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. You can't do it at the top level. (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 just don't know what to do now," he said. (Charlotte Observer)(11-7-2015) Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. That has worked well for such veteran drivers as Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Earnhardt and Carl Edwards. "This is a terrific way to pay homage to the heritage and prestige of the No. Fifteen-year-old J.J. Haley was fourth in the Braun Auto Chevrolet and Austin Wayne Self finished fifth in the AM Technical Solutions Ford. Even with solid equipment, though, she struggled in 2013-2017 alongside teammates Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Mark Martin, Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer. "I am pretty pumped up about this," said Wallace. As little as 10% of the new deal would provide more money for a driver's fund than was in the initial concussion proposal between the NFL and its retired players. Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. 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. Bowyer has won twice in 108 starts and made the playoffs the past two seasons for Stewart-Haas Racing. But I'm a different person. 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. Petty announced the news on his Twitter account. He's the king of our sport. (Wallace PR)(8-1-2015), Buddy Baker facing death with predictable courage: Buddy Baker is facing the end of his life with the same courage he demonstrated during a long NASCAR career, when he sometimes drove at more than 200 mph. For the day to come, it's unreal. He even competed in a racing series last year against drivers that remind him of his spitfire youth. Nadeau still wonders what's next. (ESPN)(4-2-2012), Rusty Wallace returns to the track: Retired NASCAR driver and ESPN broadcaster Rusty Wallace, is scheduled to compete in the June 12th Howie Lettow Memorial 150 at The Milwaukee Mile. Every U.S. president since Eisenhower has participated. They said I was brash, ruthless, pushy, cocky, conceited, aloof, boastful, arrogant and just downright annoying," Waltrip said. 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. 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. "I've got a great wife," Nadeau said. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. The move coincides with the scheduled January 2016 completion of DAYTONA Rising, the speedway's $400 million frontstretch renovation project currently underway. I'm pleased we can honor Janet with the Mildred Marcum Pioneer Award, as she was truly a pioneer in motorsports." His parents who helped mold him into a ferocious stock car driver would have cheered him on. 24. And at Darlington, he wasn't about to change. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. Executives hoped the Colombian would draw fans to stock cars, especially international fans of IndyCar and Formula 1, where he was a household name. 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. "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." (NBC Sports)(5-7-2016), Jeff Gordon publishing first authorized biography: Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current FOX NASCAR broadcast analyst, is publishing his first-ever authorized biography in October. "My family and I are thrilled to have this film produced by Posse Films," Bobby Allison said in a recent statement. (National Speed Sport News)(6-21-2016), Mark Martin to drive the pace car before Coke 600: NASCAR legend Mark Martin made numerous memories while racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the 2002 Coca-Cola 600 winner will make a triumphant return to the iconic 1.5-mile superspeedway on Sunday when - to commemorate being inducted into the 2017 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - Martin will drive the Toyota pace car prior to the green flag for the 57th running of the Coca-Cola 600. 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. But being at the racetrack was emotionally destructive for Nadeau. Burton and his 19-year-old son, Jeb, have teamed with Hillman Racing in the Truck Series to run the #27 Chevy this season. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Kurt Busch might have received a proper sendoff this weekend in Las Vegas, where his hometown track treated him cruelly over 21 tries until he broke through for a win in 2020. (Bang Shift/JackDonohue.com)(10-7-2015), Ned Jarrett cancer-free after treatment for melanoma: Ned Jarrett, a two-time champion in NASCAR's premier series, said Thursday that he is cancer-free after surgery and four weeks of recent treatment for melanoma, a form of skin cancer. September." 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,. While he may not have reached victory lane in the Sprint Cup series, Wallace played a vital role in several of its most memorable finishes, including pushing the late Dale Earnhardt to his final NASCAR victory at Talladega in 2000. More info at stockcarhalloffame.org. He finished his first year in the BGN division in second place to Hall of Fame driver Jack Ingram. "Miller Lite is proud of our heritage and partnership with Team Penske," said Ryan Reis, senior director of marketing for Miller Lite. Foyt released from hospital: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. (WCNC)(11-29-2016), Rusty Wallace to compete in 2016 Finali Mondiali: NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace is going to return to the driver's seat for the upcoming Ferrari Finali Mondiali on Dec. 1-4 at Daytona International Speedway. 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. Nadeau still suffers from depression. "It's great- love it I do. Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. The last time Shepherd competed was in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019, driving the #89 Chevrolet Camaro. 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. I was just very lucky. (RustyWallace.com)(4-3-2015), Elliott voted into NMPA Hall of Fame: Less than two months after being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, legendary driver Bill Elliott has been selected for induction into yet another notable motorsports hall of fame. But, Bethea's dream of NASCAR success was unfulfilled for reasons he attributes to color. 2016, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, John Wes Townely and Brian Scott. (Daytona International Speedway)(11-27-2016), Mike and Angie Skinner selected as fourth quarter Spirit Award winners: The National Motorsports Press Association has announced Mike Skinner and his wife, Angie, as the winners of the fourth quarter Pocono Spirit Award. Ard, a native of Scranton, South Carolina, set many records after joining the Busch Grand National Series of NASCAR in 1982 at the age of 43. Fortunately, with 76 career wins, seven championships, and a Daytona 500 victory, that just isn't the case. <Top 12 Best Portuguese Soccer Players in the World> The American retired professional was quite a fantastic competitor in all three of the NASCAR national touring series. "Too much supply and not enough demand." Excitement," has never backed down from speaking his mind. However, a cardiac catheterization procedure performed Monday revealed blockages in arteries where Foyt had several stents from past procedures, most recently in March, 2010. See full article at NASCAR.com. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. 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. And every time you get a concussion you damage something in your brain. I just knew that racing wasn't important on the days I couldn't get out of bed. The chronic leg pain increased dramatically after he fell while working on his ranch before the Texas race. (1-8-2014), Darrell Waltrip opens Buick GMC: Darrell Waltrip Automotive opened its new $14 million, 28,000-square-foot Buick GMC showroom and service center on Thursday to add to the 30-acre auto campus along Highway 96 in Franklin, TN. More info at elmhurst.org. (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. FOX Statement: "Darrell Waltrip underwent a minor surgical procedure today [Thursday] near his home in Tennessee and is resting comfortably. Maury County Fire Chief Mark Gandee said that crews had to work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and fuel tanks. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. "I'm in favor of giving back to our sport," said Jimmie Johnson, six-time Sprint Cup champion. The Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group also sells Volvo, Subaru and used vehicles. NASCAR's leadership has done remarkable things to make a dangerous sport as safe as possible. The campaign runs until midnight Tuesday night. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali, the four-day event that is being staged in North America for the first time, will bring together competitors from the European, North American and Asia Pacific series of the Ferrari Challenge for a battle for the World Championship in their Ferrari 458 Challenge EVOs. He competed in 29 events and was in the top 5 at the finish 20 times and finished in the top ten 23 times with four wins to his credit. That race was the first of several events for the "retired" NASCAR star over the past 12 months, including 12 IndyCar road-course races with Chip Ganassi Racing, and three more IMSA events behind the wheel of the No. He tried for a time to mentor young racers. We see a lot of players in all sports that end up on hard times." He has great grip with his left hand, so we are very much encouraged. "My whole life I was selfish. "I was doing it for the fun of it. On Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum welcomes visitors to mingle with one of NASCAR's legendary drivers during a Meet & Greet with Bobby Allison. Nevertheless, Johnson, the 81-year-old former NASCAR driver and team owner, does not complain. Last update: Following. (He did half of 2018 with Roush-Fenway Racing, splitting time with Trevor Bayne). This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 16:54. We've turned a corner so everything's pretty good. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. And after changing a shock, he re-entered the racetrack, barreled off into Turn 1 and spun into the concrete wall, driver's side. It took 20 days for Nadeau to regain full consciousness and begin to speak again, and four more before he was transferred to Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation to begin physical, occupational and speech therapy. "It's been a dream since I was a little kid. Bo-Dyn sleds have won six Olympic medals, two of them gold. NASCAR & Auto Racing Carl Edwards on post-NASCAR life, retiring at 37, love of Kansas Speedway and America By Randy Covitz Special to The Star April 23, 2021 5:00 AM A month before the 2017. It was about 10 years ago that I was sitting in victory lane here with my dad." Shawna Robinson According to today's ranking, we have Shawna Robinson as the 10th best NASCAR driver of all time. He has a lot of years in the sport." They make the best deal they can with an owner and hope they eventually hit the big time. 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. He would never race again. More info on the Drivers Appearances page. 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). 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 Pond's last Cup Series race was in 1989. AND An independent feature film on the life story of NASCAR legend, Bobby Allison, developed by Bobby Allison Production LLC. He led the final 138 laps. "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." Autograph Starting price: $20 Adam Petty: Died on 5/12/2000 from injuries sustained in a racing crash at New Hampshire Speedway. Open to the public, the dedication of the Petty and Gants in-ground plaques will be held outside the Charles Mack Citizen Center on the Walk of Fame located at 215 N. Main St. in historic downtown Mooresville. Bodine began to rethink why he was still trying to race at the Sprint Cup level at the age of 63 after he suffered a lifetime of hard hits to his head, including a concussion from a spectacular Truck Series crash at Daytona International Speedway in 2000 that almost cost him his life. In 1981, 1982, I won 24 races and two championships driving a Buick Regal," Waltrip said. My house is right up there off exit 28 (from Interstate 77 at Lake Norman). She said he had been up and walking since the surgery but developed an infection this week. (Race 32/36) Full-time drivers [ edit] I know now how to better take care of my body, so hopefully, it won't come back." But that there were hidden cameras inside the house, including in the master bedroom, bathroom and in the guest bedroom where Biffle's former mother-in-law stayed. His subject wasn't racing, religion, politics or anything of the sort. 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). After some 40 years of racing, he has only won four times in the top series and 15 times in the NASCAR. On one side of the line his body feels normal, on the other side it's still numb. The setbacks might've been easier to handle if Hornish weren't so insular, anxiety riddled and self-flogging on the job. There's a youth movement in NASCAR fellow 40-something driver and NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick is calling it quits at the end of the season and Busch conceded 2023 would have been his last one anyway. "This was a lot of fun," Elliott said. "He did the best of anybody from our area by far, and I just think it's the right thing to do, and I think it's the right thing to do for Rudolph itself." 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. "Personally, I wish the schedule were 32 again," Wallace said. However, he hopes the sports leaders don't water down the product with too many races. (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. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. 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. 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. 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. We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." (Charlotte Observer)(11-8-2013), 79-year-old Hylton says good bye to racing: James Hylton gingerly climbed out of his #48 car after an ARCA test at Kansas Speedway on Friday, and nobody could blame him for moving a little bit slower than his competitors. "Like so many people, I'm still on the fence on where I want to go and what I want to do. Almirola stated in a video posted Monday morning that spending more time with his family is a key reason for this decision. However, Johnson has now returned as an owner/driver. He went on to form World Karting Endurance at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has done some driver coaching, but never raced again in NASCAR. Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. (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. 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. Some legendary drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart fell just short of making the top 10, but these 10 drivers are some of the most successful drivers in. (AJFR)(11-10-2015) Former NASCAR driver sets Tractor speed record: A 1952 Ford 8N series farm tractor, dubbed the "8NCREDIBLE," stunned those on . 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. (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: "I haven't been in a car in a long time. Wallace won 55 Sprint Cup races in a career that stretched from 1980 to 2005. 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. Foyt is expected to remain in the hospital through Monday. Jarrett was voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011, the second group of five chosen for enshrinement. "Like a glove." 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. Theatrical release is planned for fall 2015. "It's a driving company where we help teenagers learn to drive." 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