Bodine said he received a wake-up call last month when Dale Earnhardt Jr. sat out two NASCAR Sprint Cup races because of a concussion. The oldest driver to race in each of NASCAR's three highest divisions, Hylton was calling it a career after Friday night's race. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR PRO Division drivers [ edit] All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2021 NASCAR GP Italy (Race 12/12). The event will benefit the MACC Fund, dedicated to childhood cancer and blood disorder research (RWR). The ever-popular Wallace announced that after what will be a series-record 547 career starts, the Iowa event will also mark the final start of his 26-year NASCAR career. "It scared the hell out of me, and I mean that literally. He enjoyed a fruitful 13 years career and put in quite a great effort on the racing track. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. 2023 NASCAR Driver / Team Chart: NASCAR Cup Series - TobyChristie.com NASCAR Cup Series Drivers | Official Site Of NASCAR (JD Motorsports)(4-8-2014), Bud Moore recovering: NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore suffered a mild heart attack over the weekend and is recovering in a hospital near his home in Spartanburg, S.C. "He had a procedure done and is doing fine. He is a member of the staff at Heritage Chevrolet in Chester. "It's great- love it I do. I don't know how you keep a sponsor.' (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. Jerry Nadeau does not live in the past. The living members of this group were honored on February 15, 1998 during pre-race festivities for the 1998 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. 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. (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. (NASCAR.com)(7-14-2015) 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. Shepherd can be reached at (336) 973-4503. This has been a hard time but the support has lifted my spirits. Former NASCAR driver shot dead after attacking ex-wife with ax: cops 1. I want to go home and spend time with them. Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. I wanted to be king, but I went at it all the wrong ways," Waltrip said. "I purposely waited until I retired from driving so the book would encompass my entire career," says Gordon. 461 starts from 1970-2002. 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. 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. Category:Former NASCAR drivers - Stock Car Racing Wiki The most popular female racer is Danica Patrick who retired early in 2018. He realized his health was more important." said Miller. There will be a special preview on Thursday, January 31st. It was much more personal. "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." Others receiving votes but falling short of the required 65 percent necessary for induction were veteran crew chiefs Kirk Shelmerdine (61 percent), Buddy Parrott (59 percent) and Larry McReynolds (51 percent); and long-time Martinsville Speedway public relations director Dick Thompson (59 percent). Johnson takes a daily regimen of medication to keep the infection at bay. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. At age 15, Rick Mast sold a 4-H project steer for $575 to get money for his first race car. The winning bid was $2.3 million and the sale is scheduled to close this week. "(Florida Times-Union)[Read More Here](6-22-2017), Bobby Labonte to race at Brands Hatch There will be a legendary new driver on the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series grid on June 10-11, when the European NASCAR Series will stop at Brands Hatch for the second event of the 2017 season: NASCAR Champion Bobby Labonte will make his debut at the wheel of the #1 Whelen Engineering Ford Mustang fielded by Alex Caffi Motorsport. Labonte will drive the No. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." But since retiring following the 2013 NASCAR Cup season, Martin has gotten far away from racing. "It's been a dream since I was a little kid. He and his wife moved to the exclusive Quail Hollow neighborhood in Charlotte. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. Bodine, a native of Chemung, NY, raced at Watkins Glen International from 1986 through 2000 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. They'd rather not think about the long term. Jarrett was declared cancer-free after completion of the program. Drivers who competed in at least one 2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series race. The school's Journalism and Mass Communication Department will host Waltrip, who will speak on campus in Reid Chapel, starting at 11:00am/et, followed by a one-hour meet-and-greet with Waltrip afterward. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The lawsuit says Biffle said under oath that the hidden cameras were installed for security because he believed his maids were stealing. A month before the 2017 season, Carl Edwards, one of NASCAR's most popular drivers, abruptly retired from the sport at age 37. A grand opening will be in the spring. I want to go to Germany and I'm going to Switzerland. A recent Saturday night outing at Fayetteville Motor Speedway indicated as much -- the top three in the Open Wheel Modified division were built by Hornaday Race Cars. (PR)(7-3-2013), Bill Elliott's son wins ARCA race: Seventeen-year-old Chase Elliott became the youngest superspeedway winner in ARCA Racing Series history Saturday, winning the Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway. "I don't want that word associated with me. While admission is free and open to the public, there will be a silent auction of NASCAR memorabilia to raise money for Feed the Children, a charity Waltrip supports that provides resources for those without life's essentials. I know now how to better take care of my body, so hopefully, it won't come back." During that visit, Marlin said, doctors revealed that he had developed Parkinsonism. "The sport was changing and TV changed it," said Rudd, who sold his house in Chesapeake decades ago and comes to South Hampton Roads only sparingly. 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. See more and leave a well wish / comment at Billy's blog: Billy's Battle, a site for posting and sharing information for Billy Standridge. I've moved forward and I'm trying to make the best of everything. And I never once thought about an injury, or my brain." "I am pretty pumped up about this," said Wallace. Legendary NASCAR Driver Announces Full-Time Retirement The Standridge decal was carried on the C post of JDM Chevrolet's driven by #01-Landon Cassill who finished 12th, #4-Jeffrey Earnhardt (20th) and #87-Kevin Lepage (19th) at Darlington and will run in other races this year. (NBCSports)(7-7-2015), Dick Trickle Memorial emerging: The beginnings of the Dick Trickle Memorial at the Rudolph Community Park (Wisconsin) are slowly beginning to emerge from the grassy field, thanks to the hard work of those dedicated to preserving the racing legend's memory. He would never race again. We started the feature in the 24th and last position since the field was set based on points. Venezuelan Carlos Kauffmann took the Trofeo Pirelli victory. "I just don't know what to do now," he said. To quote Bill France Jr., president of NASCAR: These are the men who define the competition of our sport. He went on to form World Karting Endurance at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has done some driver coaching, but never raced again in NASCAR. 5 NASCAR Drivers Who Should Have Retired EARLIER - YouTube 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. This year, drivers will race in 36 events as they've done since 2001. According to an article on RollCall.com, former NASCAR driver and now Fox Sports TV analyst Kyle Petty [also mentions Terry Labonte as a candidate] could be a candidate for U.S. Congress in 2014 in North Carolina. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube. 16 Former NASCAR Drivers Fans Won't Even Recognize Today - HotCars NASCAR Drivers - All Current and Former NASCAR Drivers Championships Drivers Trending 1 Formula 1 12 h Vettel could be option for surprise Aston Martin F1 return 2 Plus Formula 1 13 h. "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. Has a Driver Ever Swept All 3 NASCAR Races in 1 Weekend? If a driver raced . The former Camping World Truck Series champion was chosen for his annual benefit, the Skinner Roundup. I feel privileged to be a part of it." Kyle Busch returns to Xfinity Series at home track | NASCAR His Chevy spun and hit the Turn 1 wall at 135 times the force of gravity. Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. For the day to come, it's unreal. Early life and education Carl was raised in Columbia by his mother who was a housewife, and his father who was a high school teacher. 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. The event raises funds to support Hope For The Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for service members, veterans and military families. So, I have two girls and that's really interesting." "I got asked to go to Japan a month ago and I did some driving at Fuji Speedway, an old Formula One race track. He was airlifted to Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in critical condition with a moderate to severe head injury, partially collapsed left lung, fractured shoulder blade and left-side rib-cage injuries. Let's take a look at the 10 Richest NASCAR Drivers Of All Time 10 Dale Earnhardt Jr ($400 Million) Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a jaw-dropping net worth of $400 million. 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 Waltrips started going to church together, and he said his life changed for the better. But there is no fund to provide such help. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. Carl attended Rock Bridge High school from which he matriculated in 1997. He made sure he was 100 percent before he came back in there. Richard Petty Honorable Mentions FAQ You'd think a guy that good would be trying to line up on the starting grid for the centennial edition of the Indy 500. This page was last edited on 30 December 2021, at 17:48. Nadeau has also been keeping his hand in racing in a way that might be somewhat surprising to his fans. He is now confined to a bed and requires supervised care 24 hours a day. In all, Foyt spent 25 days in the hospital after being admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains, including 10 days in intensive care. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. Jeff Gordon | NASCAR, Career, Wife, Divorce & Net Worth - Players Bio He spent time in a medically induced coma and didn't regain full consciousness for three weeks. He will be represented by his son, Richard Petty, at the ceremony. McCrory also discussed the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina's economy. Martin will attend the start of the Indianapolis 500 before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for his pace-car driving duties. The veteran driver will go behind the wheel of the #20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing at the short track. ( Statesville Record & Landmark )(8-22-2012), Rusty to be honored on #2 Dodge: The featured tag line on the rear bumper of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge of Brad Keselowski this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway will read "Inductee Rusty Wallace." Jimmie Johnson isn't really retiring: 2023 options for NASCAR, IndyCar Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 General Tire Delivers 200 (Race 10/20). Baker, 74, is stricken with inoperable lung cancer, discovered in December. The Off-Road Trucks event at X Games Austin will be held on June 7, 2015. "My whole life I was selfish. 3 on the all-time series wins list. 1992 Petty retired in 1992, having raced in 1,184 NASCAR events, winning 200 of them. 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. "Like a glove." 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. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. Childress and Rudd were the 79th and 80th inductees. "In fact, I feel the best I've felt in a couple of years at least. 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. Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. In recent years, Wallace has been able to capitalize on his charismatic personality and racing experience in becoming a NASCAR analyst for FOX Sports. (Penske Racing)(8-22-2012), Rusty would like to see the schedule reduced: Rusty Wallace, recently selected to the NASCAR Hall of Famer, loves plenty of things about the sport. I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. You never know if the next one is going to put you down." 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. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. Elliott's induction will be held Sept. 4 at the Darlington (S.C.) Country Club. "For those who feel sorry, hey I'm 74 years old, have great friends, had a career," he said on "The Late Shift" on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. It ain't no problem." Clint Bowyer, Former NASCAR Driver, Involved in Fatal Car Accident The inaugural class was inducted in 1965 which has become a Who's Who in the world of NASCAR. At 45, chronic carbon-monoxide poisoning ended Mast's career. "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." The short answer to the "where is" question for Sadler is: He's on his farm, a bucolic spread outside his hometown of Emporia, Virginia. 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. 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. 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. "Too much supply and not enough demand." 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. Carl has been a quite . "It was amazing and really fun. Read more at the Virginian-Pilot. Drivers currently without a ride, but who competed for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship points. "Rusty is without a doubt our best promoter," said Iowa Speedway President and co-owner Stan Clement. Her ninth-place finish in the 1978 Indianapolis 500, with a team she formed and managed, was the best by a woman until 2005. The National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame is located on the grounds of Darlington Raceway. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 Skip's Western Outfitters 175 (Race 1/8). "They're so involved, so they don't care. Foyt Undergoes Successful Triple Bypass Surgery: Four-time Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 winner and former NASCAR team owner A.J. The move coincides with the scheduled January 2016 completion of DAYTONA Rising, the speedway's $400 million frontstretch renovation project currently underway. (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. World Finals were held in the Coppa Shell and Trofeo Pirelli competitions, with two 35-minute races. The Enjoy Illinois 300, a NASCAR Cup Series, is set for Sunday, June 5, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. Food does not taste good and he has trouble swallowing. Give a smile when you say my name." You can't do it at the top level. Drivers who could be out: No. The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner's stay was his longest ever-a total of 25 days from when he was admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains. Famous Race Car Drivers 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. What would I have done? He continues to have therapy on both his leg and arm and progresses each day. 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. Life after racing has kept Hornish in a spiraling heel-toe dance. Newman claimed his only . "I'm in favor of it. The house was a dream home for Johnson, taking two years to build under his scrutiny. 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). Kevin Harvick 6. Plane carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr and family crashes in Tennessee "The biggest thing that tarnished my career was me," he explains. I realized that I could have been killed that day. "When I finally came to or woke up, I realized that that wreck had knocked me unconscious," Waltrip said. (4-12-2014) Best NASCAR Drivers of All Time | Top-15 Ranking | SportyTell "Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny" is scheduled to be released on October 18th, 2016. The project will get under way in October. 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. This is a tribute to Wallace's 2013 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Best NASCAR Drivers of All Time | Stadium Talk I went how long. Three cars entered by the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team in Friday's VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 Nationwide Series race at Darlington Raceway carried decals honoring Billy Standridge. The previous quarter winners of the award this year were NASCAR spotter Chris Osborne, artist Jeanne Barnes and journalist Al Pearce. (CMS)(5-27-2016), Hornish staying busy without racing: During his eight years as an open-wheel racer, from 2000 until he jumped to NASCAR in '08, Sam Hornish, Jr. was a mighty goliath, reaching the podium a staggering 47 times-19 on the very top step-while claiming three series championships. 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." 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. "I kept a low profile but the kids ended up finding out" who he was, Rudd said. and he did that while retired! An airplane carrying retired Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr and his wife and daughter was involved in a fiery crash at an airport in Tennessee on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is in Cornelius, NC, a wealthy suburb north of Charlotte. Nadeau said his wreck registered at 121 times the force of gravity. Nadeau still suffers from depression. And he's a proud father in the stands at her gymnastics meets. "I love NASCAR. At the end of the 2020 season, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Clint Bowyer retired from the sport. The occasion coincides with the 25th anniversary of Wallace's 1989 championship and the approaching 40th anniversary of the original Miller Lite beer. "I certainly think any retired athlete needs some sort of benefits package or a fund or something for guys who end up on the less fortunate side of things," said Greg Biffle, who is in the midst of a solid career on the Sprint Cup circuit. In that role, he currently appears on Fox Sports 1's NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane shows. In the episode the character Divya (Reshma Shetty) treats a NASCAR crew chief (guest star Michael O'Keefe) who suffers from anxiety. Shore said she and her husband plan to make minor changes to Johnson's former home before moving in. Every now and then he gets a call for a speaking engagement and at one point gave TV race commentary a try. (2-16-2014), Get Well DW UPDATE: NASCAR Hall of Famer and Fox broadcaster Darrell Waltrip is having gall bladder surgery today (Feb 13th) in Nashville, TN. They said I was brash, ruthless, pushy, cocky, conceited, aloof, boastful, arrogant and just downright annoying," Waltrip said. Burton had five career wins in in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and four in the Nationwide Series. "I've had people say, 'Man, you got Parkinson's Disease?' He posted 15 RBI in 62 plate appearances with a .355 batting average. Right now I'm just a loaf. "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. The lawsuit details visible cameras all over the outside of the home on Doolie Road. It's something that we cannot fix." 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. "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020", "NASCAR Statistics and Results [DriverAverages.com]", "Racing-Reference.info - Race Results and Driver Statistics for NASCAR and more! Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. (Charlotte Observer)(3-14-2015), Darrell Waltrip speaks at National Prayer Breakfast: On his birthday, NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip gave the keynote address at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning in Washington, DC, addressing a crowd that included President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama and 4,000 attendees from 170 countries. I'm not retiring from life. 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. Wallace is going to test with the team at the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas to get acclimated to the car and the crew before arriving at Daytona International Speedway. Memorial plans include a statue of Trickle with ceramic tiles featuring photos of Trickle and his cars. Lyn St. James, a seven-time Indianapolis 500 starter, founded the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation in 1994 to focus on programs for driver development, advocacy, diversity and education, particularly for women who aspire to become race car drivers. We've had a good car here several times, but for whatever reason we didn't win it." 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. (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. We've been here five days, run 1,000 laps and we don't have a dent on the car. He's got two more chemo treatments and then hopefully they can go to surgery, but he's hanging tough. 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. Find out how this Midwestern outsider, known as "Fearless Freddie," got the inside track in the early days of professional NASCAR racing to become a fan favorite and winner of the 1965 Daytona 500. Morgan is the executive director of the Kyle Petty Charity Ridea, an annual fundraising trip for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Others receiving votes were: former drivers L.D. Not only is he known for his accomplishments during his prime, but also in retirement as well. The induction of Davey Allison was a surprise for those in attendance, as only Bobby's induction had been announced beforehand. 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. The Washington . (Assocaited Press/USA Today)(11-3-2012), Sterling Marlin has Parkinsonism: For the past year or so, Sterling Marlin's brain would tell his right hand to complete a fine-motor task, such as cranking a boat or buttoning the collar on a shirt. "He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people to speak honestly," says Garner. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. "I'm doing a lot better; every day I'm doing a little bit more," Foyt said. Johnson is expected to be released from the hospital within the week. He is best known for his 1990 win over Dale Earnhardt at that year's Daytona 500 race - it was Cope's first major win. His subject wasn't racing, religion, politics or anything of the sort. After the Rolex standing there in Victory Lane with Dave and Raj (Nair) and the guys from Ford and Chip Ganassi. After struggling through 50 laps at Charlotte in May of that year, he stepped away from the No. This September, the 1988 Winston Cup champion will become the 95th inductee in the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame, the organization announced. Mast's career highlight was winning the pole and leading the first two laps of the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indy in the #1 Skoal Ford of Richard and Leo Jackson. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. Wright Pond said his brother is maintaining an upbeat attitude, "and he and his family really appreciate the support that has poured in." Who is the oldest living retired Nascar driver? - AnswersAll Nascar's Highest-Paid Drivers 2019 - Forbes
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