[More](12-6-2017), Biffle sued for hidden cameras inside home: Channel 9 uncovered allegations of hidden cameras and secret peeping inside a former NASCAR driver's home. On this week's episode of Dirty Mo Media's The Dale Jr. Download podcast, Kevin Harvick said that the initial plan was for the 2021 season to be his last. (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. "What truly impressed me in the making of this book is the time Jeff invested. He drove for five full seasons, 1976-80, with two top-five finishes. He and his family will move to Charlotte in June, where they have already bought a house and will become neighbors to such NASCAR notables as team owners Rick Hendrick and Felix Sabates. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Larry Foyt also says his father is improving each day and is expected to make a full recovery. Foyt Is Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery: Motorsportss Legend and 1971 Daytona 500 winner A.J. In 2012, the Green Grandstand was renamed the Bodine Grandstand in recognition of contributions to The Glen by Geoff and younger brothers Todd and Brett. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. Nadeau still wonders what's next. He lost seven family members, including his father, to the disease during a six-month stretch in 1983. Gant and his family will be in attendance. "It was about 5 or 6 miles if I walked," Parsons recalled in later years. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. This was totally out of the box for me. But there are drivers in all series who struggle to survive competitively, which means they also struggle to survive financially. He repeated as the points champion in 1984, winning eight times and finishing in the top five 24 times in 28 races. "Jeff Gordon has been a tremendous ambassador of motorsports, NASCAR and North Carolina," said McCrory. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". 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 was a prior record-holder for youngest driver to win a Winston Cup, posting top-10 finishes at Daytona and Talladega in '85, and the photo seen here is of a 22-year-old Hillin Jr. after his '86 win at the Talladega 500. I don't think NASCAR would get upset about that. 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. "Personally, I wish the schedule were 32 again," Wallace said. 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. We may earn money from the links on this page. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. 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. "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. "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." "There are no limitations," Jarrett said. Moore, 88, a decorated veteran of World War II, was part of the Hall's second class in 2011. Standridge, 60, ran 23 Cup races and 84 Nationwide events. The lawsuit details visible cameras all over the outside of the home on Doolie Road. . Her ninth-place finish in the 1978 Indianapolis 500, with a team she formed and managed, was the best by a woman until 2005. Lee Petty was known as a hard charger who had a "never-give-up" driving style and one who never backed down from a challenge. The average age for a driver has plummeted over the past 15 years from about 38 to 33, as fewer drivers stick around into middle age and even big names like Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Carl . I wasn't worried about racing, I was worried about dying." 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. Johnson is one of the longest-reigning NASCAR drivers still on the track, with a career that went from 2002 to 2017. He hasn't been back to a track since. (4-13-2014), Billy Standridge ill UPDATE to be honored: former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge has cancer and is seriously sick but is in good spirits. While Wallace knows every inch of the 2.5-mile tri-oval from his NASCAR competition, he only competed once on the 3.56-mile road course when he made his lone Rolex 24 At Daytona start in 2006. The news brought criticism from Brad Keselowski about the nature of concussion diagnosis. The house was a dream home for Johnson, taking two years to build under his scrutiny. "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. That's the result of a brain injury sustained in practice for a NASCAR Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. "And I did that most of the time unless the weather was awful." (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? 20 Toyota, where hes won twice and made this years playoffs. 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 love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. 90 Ford of owner Junie Donlavey. It will also be Labonte's first race outside North America. 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. 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. Some of the big names include Bobby Labonte, Ken . 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. The last time Shepherd competed was in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019, driving the #89 Chevrolet Camaro. 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. "It scared the hell out of me, and I mean that literally. Petty announced the news on his Twitter account. 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. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. Photo: Pinterest/Roger De Guimera Robert K. Hillin Jr. competed in both the Winston Cup and Busch Series races for NASCAR. Wanna buy it?" He made his series debut in 1959 and ran his final Cup race in 1992. (Associated Press/ESPN)(4-9-2013). His racing fix also included attending one of dirt track racing's most competitive events. 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. 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 stroke followed another health issue for Pearson -- an abdominal aneurysm, which occurred in October and left him hospitalized for more than a week. That is what I'm trying to hold onto at this point in my life. The modified racing legend and retired NASCAR executive was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016. 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. 2017, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Michael Waltrip, Hermie Sadler, Boris Said, Bobby Labonte, Maybe Matt Kenseth and Danica Patrick. 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. It's something that we cannot fix." Parsons died in 2007 at age 66 of complications from cancer. The 99-person nominating panel itself reads like a who's who of racing, including names like Mario Andretti, Don Garlits, Craig Breedlove and Richard Petty. Sources close to the situation said the former driver/owner known as "The Last American Hero'' also needs a pacemaker, but the procedure can't be completed until the infection clears. The $5 autograph cards will be available for sale in the Museum gift shop during the event. NASCAR drivers travel at extremely high speeds, over 200 miles per hour. Now, with one more year passing, there is a chance that others could hang up their boots. (Henry Herald)[More](3-5-2017), Robert Yates still fighting cancer: Robert Yates continues to battle liver cancer, after being diagnosed last year. Childress and Rudd were the 79th and 80th inductees. Off the track, Gordon' philanthropic efforts supported pediatric cancer research, treatment and patient support programs through the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation and the Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital in Concord. "Would it have happen anyway without the concussions that I went through? 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. The Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino brought these vehicle to a younger audience, building more appreciation for this sleeper among collectible Fords. Johnson said his plans for the immediate future remain unaltered. (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. He won the Mid-Atlantic Regional title as well. In his four starts last year, Bodine finished with a best of 30th at the season finale Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Pearson family statement also said: "He is able to walk slowly and his arm continues to get better with maneuverability. (Associated Press)(4-27-2013) (8-6-2015), Kenny Wallace to make his final NASCAR start: Kenny Wallace will make his third NASCAR XFINITY Series start of the 2015 season at Iowa Speedway in the U.S. Cellular 250 on August 1. 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. Hornaday, winner of a series-best 51 victories in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series, is more hands-on these days, building dirt Modifieds for grandson Slater Blickensderfer and teammate Billy Workman Jr. as well as several other competitors. "I got asked to go to Japan a month ago and I did some driving at Fuji Speedway, an old Formula One race track. We've been here five days, run 1,000 laps and we don't have a dent on the car. follow. That color was green, and like the majority of up-and-coming drivers of that era Bethea didn't have enough green in his wallet to compete at his full potential. "Scott is the master of racing dirt models and anytime you can team with someone of that caliber, you can rest assured it will have a great impact on your program. Every now and then he gets a call for a speaking engagement and at one point gave TV race commentary a try. After his retirement, he was a NASCAR analyst for ESPN where he worked for 12 years, eventually moving onto FOX Sports. He had missed two races (Alabama and Long Beach, Calif.) prior to that surgery as well as the one in Sao Paulo, Brazil immediately after it. 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. The first time he retired was in 1954, and 2002 the second time. (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. Founded in 1965, the NMPA Hall of Fame and museum is located on the grounds of nearby Darlington Raceway. In 1980, she was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. When Montoya returned to IndyCar with Team Penske in 2014, Ganassi recruited young Kyle Larson to the No. This will be Almirola's 11th full-time Cup season. (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. I am going to start traveling. Foyt has been more active since his first return to his IndyCar Series race shop in mid-January. He followed the path of most retired NASCAR drivers who go onto open a car or motorcycle dealership of some type. After being among NASCARs best for 18 seasons, 2003 champion Matt Kenseth was unceremoniously dismissed by team owner Joe Gibbs after the 2017 season. He has three career series wins, including a victory last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Foyt remains in a Houston hospital, more than two weeks after he had triple-bypass surgery on his heart. (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. NASCAR lost plenty of star power in the past decade. 9 that his father, Bill, had made famous. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, motor racing's Cooperstown, announced today that it will move its operations and collection of historic racing machines and memorabilia from the Detroit area to the "World Center of Racing," Daytona International Speedway by January 2016. He said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. said Miller. The campaign runs until midnight Tuesday night. "Too much supply and not enough demand." 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. A Ford Racing project, Bayne ran four partial seasons (2011-2014) for Wood Brothers and three full seasons (2015-2017) for Roush Fenway. He rebuilt the wrecked '57 Chevy with the blown engine and began winning dirt-track races at Natural Bridge Speedway in western Virginia. Right now I'm just a loaf. (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. 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 former Camping World Truck Series champion was chosen for his annual benefit, the Skinner Roundup. At the end of the 2020 season, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Clint Bowyer retired from the sport. "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. 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