(Tennessean)(1-5-2014), Bud Moore/Bobby Isaac #15 NASCAR Torino to be Auctioned: Gran Torino Sport fastbacks are liked by plenty of folks even though they were built during the twilight of the performance era. 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. It will also be Labonte's first race outside North America. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. Frye recalled Nadeau's pride in working with David Gilliland, leading up to Gilliland's breakthrough 2006 Nationwide Series victory at Kentucky Speedway. My house is right up there off exit 28 (from Interstate 77 at Lake Norman). We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." 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. GPS and video-overlay technology is also used to map out racing lines and to make comparisons to our professional instructors. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. ARCAFest runs June 7-8 at the Milwaukee Mile. Bo-Dyn sleds have won six Olympic medals, two of them gold. "We're excited to get back into night five of Ohio Sprint Speedweek competition," said Blaney. (USA Today)(1-29-2015), A.J. This will be Almirola's 11th full-time Cup season. ( 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." (indycar.com)(12-3-2012), Geoff Bodine has no more plans to race UPDATE: After competing in 575 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races over 27 seasons, Geoff Bodine is calling it a career. Elliott, in the #9 Aaron's Dream Machine-Hendrickcars.com Chevy, raced his way from the 32nd starting position, took the lead with 21 laps to go, and then held back a hard charge from fellow 17-year-old driver Erik Jones to earn his career-first ARCA victory. (Realtor)(11-9-2016), Dale Jarrett says he struggles with memory loss: Concussions and how they're diagnosed were pushed back into the spotlight this weekend with the news that #83-Matt DiBenedetto was put into NASCAR's concussion protocol and would miss the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Benny brought the same devotion to racing when he became a NASCAR driver in 1964. The project will get under way in October. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. "That was just about a perfect fit for me, as far as car and driver and racing style," Hornish says. The 2014 honorees include: Richard Petty, charter member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Horace Holden, Aurelia Kennedy and Payson Kennedy, founders of the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Ron Kimble, Charlotte Deputy City Manager. Jamie McMurray wasted no time finding success in the Cup Series, winning his second career start, at Charlotte in fall 2002. Here's 10 who fans will miss the most from the decade of the 2010s and the drivers who took their place: Four-time champion Jeff Gordon retired after 2015 but returned for eight races in 2016 in relief of injured Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. Waltrip recalled a conversation with Petty that made him think about changing his ways. The 2014 Inductee will be Ricky Rudd. (NSSN)(9-26-2014), Tommy Baldwin Jr. and Steve Park form American Muscle Driving Experience: Two of the most successful motorsports professionals to come out of the northeast have blended their wealth of knowledge to develop the most unique driving experience anywhere in the country. season, List of EA Sports NASCAR series cover athletes, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_former_NASCAR_drivers&oldid=924203, Portal templates with all redlinked portals, = Former champion in National Touring Series, = Former Champion in National Touring Series. 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). 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. He said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. But I need them to know that I'm now trying to move on and get on with my new life as it is today. 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. I had Chip call him up and that was really special to me and gave him some more encouragement, but I appreciate you asking about him and hopefully he'll get through this thing. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube. Former NASCAR driver A.J. It was a great opportunity from Ferrari, Risi and Daytona. "This is a terrific way to pay homage to the heritage and prestige of the No. But being at the racetrack was emotionally destructive for Nadeau. (Racing Experts)(10-18-2012) Sounding OK is one thing. The National Prayer Breakfast has been held annually since 1953, when the United States Senate and House of Representatives met with President Eisenhower to discuss privately his experience with the "Almighty" on D-Day. His plans are more far-reaching than that. (PR)(12-5-2014), Foyt remains hospitalized: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. "I had six or seven not minor concussions, but pretty major concussions," Skinner recalls. The injury, he said, included nerve damage. "Things were going so well and to have it taken away, yeah, I have a lot of bad feelings over that," Nadeau said. The American Muscle Driving Experience will also host several of the top racing drivers in the country. UPDATE: Jerry Nadeau still draws an imaginary line down the middle of his body to describe the accident that changed his life 10 years ago this week. follow. In addition to his work on the track and with teen drivers, Nadeau has also been focused on reaching out to others who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. (Associated Press/ESPN)(1-16-2015), What is Mark Martin up to? "(Frontstretch)(8-21-2015), Where is Ricky Rudd? "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Look for the American Muscle Car Driving Experience on Reed Sorenson's Sprint Cup Series #36 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and at Dover International Speedway on September 28th. More than 170 local non-profits have spent the last two weeks in a big campaign to try to raise 8 million dollars in donations and volunteer efforts. What would I have done? FOX Statement: "Darrell Waltrip underwent a minor surgical procedure today [Thursday] near his home in Tennessee and is resting comfortably. Rudd had made 788 consecutive starts. SHR last week announced Ryan Preece as its reserve driver . He was also voted as one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers. "I had a vertebrate sore in my neck a couple of times, broke my scapula a few times, had a punctured lung, elbow, arm, knees, ankles and if you name it, I've had it broken or torn. Thanks again." 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. After his final two years saw limited action and an attempt at owning a team, Rudd stepped away for good after a 21st-place finish at the Ford 500 in Homestead-Miami in 2007. He finished his first year in the BGN division in second place to Hall of Fame driver Jack Ingram. I'm more active now than ever. "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. He will be in the hospital a few days and is expected to be released later this week," said Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall. But there is no fund to provide such help. At 45, chronic carbon-monoxide poisoning ended Mast's career. This led him to the Cup Series championship in 1973, 21 career victories and recognition as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. (4-28-2013), Truce for Bo-Dyn, bobsled federation: Pending litigation between the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation and the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc. has been dropped. "I got divorced, had to sell my house and had to start over again. "Ironically, two of the best years I ever had in racing was driving a Buick. (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. And the idea has some high-profile supporters. (Fayetteville Observer)(2-17-2012), New Darrell Waltrip Book released: NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip knew that big changes were in the wind on the morning of February 18, 2001. The race honors the late Lettow, a former standout ASA crew chief who mentored many young drivers. Trickle, a central Wisconsin resident and stock car racer, died by suicide May 16, 2013, in Iron Station, NC at the age of 71. It's hard to believe this day is here. He tried for a time to mentor young racers. At the end of the 2020 season, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Clint Bowyer retired from the sport. He ran 20 full seasonssix poles, 21 victories, eight top 10 seasonsfor six owners, mostly Jack Roush and Richard Childress. (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. McCrory participated in the Winner's Circle awards luncheon in Charlotte Monday as part of the three-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. He and his wife divorced in 2015. Others receiving votes were: former drivers L.D. The Stock Car Hall of Fame and Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West are proud and honored to assist in raising funds for this amazing cause. The Waltrips started going to church together, and he said his life changed for the better. What may be the greatest version of them of all will be auctioned at Russo and Steele's Scottsdale event during January 15 - 19, 2014: the Bud Moore #15 Grand National stocker driven by Bobby Isaac. Like a boxer, McGriff keeps returning the sport after all these legendary years he's put in. See more info and how to order the book on my NASCAR Book News page. I couldn't shoot a bird. "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. During my time with ESPN, I watched the X Games a lot and really enjoyed them. SERVICES service info and more can be found at Billy's Battle blog or see the full obituary at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com. Although the colorful Tennessean retired from NASCAR national series competition in 2009, he has raced some on the local short tracks. Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. (Hot Rod Magazine)(1-5-2014), Kyle Petty / Terry Labonte candidates for U.S. Congress? The Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino brought these vehicle to a younger audience, building more appreciation for this sleeper among collectible Fords. Since that tragic day, NASCAR has been on the longest streak without a fatality in the race organization's 72-year history. This article "List of former NASCAR drivers" is from Wikipedia. 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. The winning bid was $2.3 million and the sale is scheduled to close this week. May 17, 2020 It's been 19 years since the shocking death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the Daytona 500. 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. 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. 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. Ottinger and Sterling Marlin, former crew chief/driver Kirk Shelmerdine and sportswriter David Poole. He served as a broadcaster for TNN and CBS. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. I'm not retiring from life. Bodine is quick to point out he is not retiring. 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