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. (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. Michael Schumacher is a former German Formula One race car driver who has a net worth of $600 million. The crash not only ended Nadeau's career, but also had great implications for his personal life. During his time behind the wheel of the Miller Lite machine, Wallace earned 39 victories. "I love NASCAR. Photo Credit: NASCAR. 9 that his father, Bill, had made famous. 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. More info at stockcarhalloffame.org. In 1984, Earnhardt rejoined Childress, and they would go on to win 66 races and six championships. Foyt still recovering: A.J. But something's not right. Foyt released from hospital, recovering at home: A.J. Blaney was competing with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at the half-mile dirt track owned by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. List of former NASCAR drivers From EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki Jump to:navigation, search This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. Martin will attend the start of the Indianapolis 500 before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for his pace-car driving duties. We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Trevor Bayne, James Buescher, Bill Lester and Erik Darnell are the most recent examples of drivers who have broken their retired statuses to compete in a NASCAR. (AJFR)(11-10-2015), Former NASCAR driver sets Tractor speed record: A 1952 Ford 8N series farm tractor, dubbed the "8NCREDIBLE," stunned those on hand September, 27th at Wilmington Ohio's Airborne Park when it roared to a final round top speed of 96.3185 miles per hour. 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. He has three career series wins, including a victory last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 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 can't thank Miller Lite, ESPN and Team Penske enough for giving me this opportunity. A spokeswoman for the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner said Friday that Foyt may stay in the hospital through the weekend. His former central Wisconsin racing buddies choose to focus on Trickle's life and contributions to the racing community. Rudd even dreamed of a future in Formula One racing. It was much more personal. Johnson admits he needs, and wants, a pacemaker. I want to go home and spend time with them. The modified racing legend and retired NASCAR executive was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016. His Chevy spun and hit the Turn 1 wall at 135 times the force of gravity. 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. He said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. But being at the racetrack was emotionally destructive for Nadeau. Jeb moves up from the NASCAR Whelen All-American series to the Truck Series. Excitement," has never backed down from speaking his mind. "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Larry Foyt also says his father is improving each day and is expected to make a full recovery. 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. "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. "It's the classic case of supply and demand," Wallace said Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino brought these vehicle to a younger audience, building more appreciation for this sleeper among collectible Fords. 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. Bruton and Marcus always put on a fabulous show, and this will be cool to lead the field to green in front of thousands of fans that I enjoyed racing for all those years." He's a former Cup series winner (one victory in 177 starts), and he was made to feel like just another guy. He is expected to make a full recovery. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." Rudd keeps one of the go-karts he grew up with at a local small track and gives himself a 100 mph thrill ride when he needs it. Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. 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. The death of the racing legend resulted in numerous changes, which have greatly improved the overall safety for the drivers. "Those 50 laps wore me down," Mast says, "so I knew I was done. (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. "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. I'm ready to get started. 48 Cadillac DPI. But when he does get the urge to go fast, it's not in his Jaguar or Ford GT. In voting of the NMPA membership, Elliott was a near-unanimous selection, being chosen on 98 percent of the ballots. Nadeau still suffers from depression. He lost seven family members, including his father, to the disease during a six-month stretch in 1983. 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. He was kept on a ventilator for eight days to allow his lungs to recover full functionality. Well known for its community based housing initiatives, Habitat for Humanity has already earmarked the funds it will receive from the SHOF event to build a home for a wounded veteran. Childress made his first NASCAR Sprint Cup start in 1969. The project kickoff date is May 18 at the Rudolph Community Park on the west side of highways 13 and 34 in Rudolph. The chronic leg pain increased dramatically after he fell while working on his ranch before the Texas race. 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. Aric Almirola will retire after this season, he announced Monday morning. (Charlotte Observer)(12-23-2012), Foundation to honor Guthrie: Janet Guthrie will be honored at the 10th Women in the Winner's Circle Awards Celebration Dec. 7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Rudd competed in Cup racing for 32 years, with stints for team owners such as Childress, Rick Hendrick, Bud Moore Roberts and others. That has worked well for such veteran drivers as Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Earnhardt and Carl Edwards. 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. Rudd finished second in two of the series' 10 races and was third in the points race at the end. (Victory Lane Racing Association)(1-12-2015), A.J. It was a great opportunity from Ferrari, Risi and Daytona. (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. (Associated Press)(11-28-2014), A.J. (Breaking Limits)(3-4-2014), Ricky Rudd to be honored Monday: Created by Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West to honor legendary drivers and personalities in stock car racing, the Stock Car Hall of Fame event has raised funds for local charities for almost 25 years. But there are drivers in all series who struggle to survive competitively, which means they also struggle to survive financially. If teams contributed a small percentage of that money each year to a pool for retired or disabled drivers in need, fewer retired or disabled drivers would be in need. He has great grip with his left hand, so we are very much encouraged. "It's been hard. He spent time in a medically induced coma and didn't regain full consciousness for three weeks. "I got divorced, had to sell my house and had to start over again. 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. 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. There's no need. Allison is a long-time friend of "The Golden Boy," a friendship that dates back to the start of Allison's career in the 1960s. (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. Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is in Cornelius, NC, a wealthy suburb north of Charlotte. 2 car. (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. "This is what people said about me. 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. Would I have gone to heaven? "Originally I'd planned to be at Indy, but now I get to do the 'double' in a way, and I can say I'll be driving at Charlotte. Now retired from the sport, Shepherd is currently 80 years old. "The biggest thing that tarnished my career was me," he explains. Burton also will make select starts throughout the truck series schedule. You're so unpopular with the fans. He made history in 1973 becoming the first Afircan American NASCAR racer to win a pole in an upper division race when he knocked Darrell Waltrip off the pole in the Late Model Sportman (Nationwide Series) Southern 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. 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 This led him to the Cup Series championship in 1973, 21 career victories and recognition as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. McCrory also discussed the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina's economy. After a near-fatal crash in 1990, he moved into the. "It's unreal," Jarrett told MLB.com. Machado signed a 10-year, $300 million contract with San . The campus also has two service centers specializing in Honda, Volvo and Subaru service. He's the king of our sport. The following is a list of drivers who are currently competing in a series sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. But it got healed up and I said, ' Something's still wrong.' And the idea has some high-profile supporters. Packages can be purchased by calling 866-459-7223 or by visiting www.DarlingtonRaceway.com/congratscale. 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. It nearly killed him. It will also be Labonte's first race outside North America. SunBelt Atlanta/Cummings I LLC said the $120 million project, the second major project announced for the Forsyth County area in recent weeks, will be off Matt Highway, or State Route 369. "I was racing in SCCA in Showroom Stock when Janet made the headlines at Indianapolis in 1977, and I never dreamed at the time that I would ever reach the level of Indy car racing but it certainly made an impression on me," St. James said. "It's great- love it I do. More info on the Drivers Appearances page. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. (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. Bowyer has won twice in 108 starts and made the playoffs the past two seasons for Stewart-Haas Racing. 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. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. Plus, the X Games are just such a big deal. Participants will not only get to meet and ask questions to these special guest instructors, they will also get to see comparisons of driving data to the professional driver in the same vehicle and can even go for a ride-a-long experience at full racing speeds. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the leading vote-getter in his class. We started the feature in the 24th and last position since the field was set based on points. 2015, Jeff Gordon. It is an exclusive club of just 34 total drivers who have won a championship at NASCAR's top level. It ain't no problem." Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." "It's been a dream since I was a little kid. home/office addresses, phone numbers Although the colorful Tennessean retired from NASCAR national series competition in 2009, he has raced some on the local short tracks. UPDATE: Waltrip was released from the hospital Saturday [Feb 15]. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. Or money can be sent via PayPal to: dicktricklememorial@yahoo.com. In addition, he made the top-10 on five different occasions. Said Wallace, "I may be retired from driving, but that doesn't mean I don't have the itch to get back behind the wheel; I love to compete. 'Well, we don't own the hotel, we don't know when we check out. (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. NASCAR Cup Series drivers [ edit] All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 Bank of America Roval 400. "It scared the hell out of me, and I mean that literally. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. This was totally out of the box for me. "To have Rusty Wallace, a NASCAR champion and a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, assist Miller Lite in recognizing the long association they have had with Team Penske and NASCAR is something special. 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 . 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. Autoweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. "My dad has dementia but he's still alive and so is my mother-in-law. During his time in the #2 Miller-sponsored car, the former Penske Racing driver accumulated 37 wins, 145 top-five finishes, 252 top-10 results, while leading a total of 15,012 laps. (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. SERVICES service info and more can be found at Billy's Battle blog or see the full obituary at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com. Venezuelan Carlos Kauffmann took the Trofeo Pirelli victory. It's hard to believe this day is here. 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. Martin said when he hit the Springfield track in the 70s that he thought he had made it to the big time. It's unfathomable to some, unconscionable to others. Nowadays Johnson has remained in the limelight and has expressed interest in racing the Indianapolis 500. Please note: no additional merchandise will be signed by Mr. Allison. "He wasn't here Wednesday, but we talked on the phone. Last update: Following. Junior won just 26 of 631 starts and never seriously challenged for the title, but he was invariably NASCARs most popular driver and its reliable go-to face for generating national attention. 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. "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. Hardly. (NASCAR.com)(7-14-2015) It's been good to me, it's made me a lot of money," Wallace said. He go-karts often with daughter Natalie, 10, born months before the crash. Given their success, it seems that trust has been well placed. Burton and his 19-year-old son, Jeb, have teamed with Hillman Racing in the Truck Series to run the #27 Chevy this season. 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