"It's amazing how time flies. A grand opening will be in the spring. For Foyt, that is called motivation. He hung up his helmet at the end of last season, after an eight-year run in stock cars that fell well short of his open-wheel standard. Guthrie, who in 1977 became the first woman to start in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, will be presented the Mildred Marcum Pioneer award. That has worked well for such veteran drivers as Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Earnhardt and Carl Edwards. (from NASCAR writer Tom Higgins)(7-1-2014), Sterling Marlin back racing: Sterling Marlin, winner of back-to-back Daytona 500s in 1994 & 1995, has committed to racing in the Howie Lettow 150, ARCA Midwest Tour vice president Steve Einhaus said. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. (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. "I deal with the contrast of my life pretty good." The stroke followed another health issue for Pearson -- an abdominal aneurysm, which occurred in October and left him hospitalized for more than a week. Stewart currently co-owns Stewart-Haas Racing, which boasts top drivers in Kevin Harvick, Cole Custer, Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer and Chase Briscoe. After his retirement, he was a NASCAR analyst for ESPN where he worked for 12 years, eventually moving onto FOX Sports. (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. The American Muscle Driving Experience will also host several of the top racing drivers in the country. He also ran the Late Model Sportsman circuit and in 1982, Ard competed in 52 events, winning 16 times and finishing in the top five 41 times. It takes a lot to win a NASCAR race. 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). His racing fix also included attending one of dirt track racing's most competitive events. Gerhart has never won a NASCAR race, but has won nine times on the ARCA circuit. Rusty gladly does media interviews, greets fans, and spends time with our promotional partners. Busch has told 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin he wanted to graduate into a coaching/adviser role once he retired. Those being honored include Ole Bardahl, Raymond Beadle, John Bishop, Ricky Graham, Arie Luyendyk, Marshall Teague and Rusty Wallace. "I love gardening," Spencer said. Rudd was also the 1992 titlist in the International Race of Champions series. Our car experts choose every product we feature. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. "As Governor of Iowa, I am very proud to honor Rusty Wallace with this Proclamation today," Branstad said. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. He spent 16 years in the division, collecting 10 race wins. He and his wife divorced in 2015. (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. He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. McCrory also discussed the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina's economy. "Nowadays I do as little as possible, to be honest," Rudd said. 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. After dominating the sport and winning 24 races, 18 poles and two consecutive championships in 1981 and 1982, Waltrip suffered a crash in the 1983 Daytona 500 that changed his life. Billy made 23 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts from 1993-1999 with a best finish of 14th in the 1995 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." Martin said. January 12, 2023 at 7:10 AM. Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. The car landed in Turn 2. "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. We are not curing world hunger- we're having fun. Sharon is a track where we have raced a lot through the years and we are ready to tackle the competition." (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. Mark Martin was at the fairgrounds Saturday afternoon for his introduction into the Ozark Area Racer's Hall of Fame. This years' event raised $220,000. (AJFR)(11-10-2015) Former NASCAR driver sets Tractor speed record: A 1952 Ford 8N series farm tractor, dubbed the "8NCREDIBLE," stunned those on . NASCAR is completing a 10-year, $4.8 billon television contract. Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. The third baseman reportedly agreed to an 11-year, $350 million contract extension with San Diego Padres, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Just impossible," said Marlin, reached by phone. Wallace moved to Penske's team in 1991 and ran the final 15 years of his career for the car owner, who presented him for induction Wednesday. Blaney was competing with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at the half-mile dirt track owned by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. "They had already started chemotherapy and they'll resume that and some radiation treatment," Wright Pond said. I am going to start traveling. 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. Over the years, 209 motorsports luminaries have been inducted. The younger Burton will make his debut behind the wheel in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville on March 31. He took first place in the Daytona 500 in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981. That crash left Nadeau with a traumatic brain injury, immobility on his left side, a collapsed lung and broken ribs. I reconnected a little bit and saw a couple of people I knew from the past. Atop the pit box for the #27 will be Richmond native Trip Bruce, who worked with Burton in his Sprint Cup days at Bill Davis Racing. 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. "Jeff Gordon has been a tremendous ambassador of motorsports, NASCAR and North Carolina," said McCrory. A shop worker who was inside the garage when the fire stared was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Jeff Gordon's Children's Foundation that helps fight pediatric cancer is one of the local non-profits eager to help the cause. That's all." But rather than go to the doctor he simply Super-Glued it closed. 10 car for the 2023 season. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. The district would be the one currently represented in North Carolina by Republican Howard Coble, who announced Thursday this would be his last term. 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. Standridge made 23 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts from 1993-1999 with a best finish of 14th in the 1995 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The 2014 Inductee will be Ricky Rudd. His plans are more far-reaching than that. Johnson initially listed the house for $6 million and the price was dropped to just less than $5 million. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. The NASCAR Hall of Famer said he was able to participate in last weekend's festivities at Darlington Raceway without restriction, joining the NBC Sports booth to broadcast a portion of Sunday's Bojangles' Southern 500. Less than a year after Trickle's death, friends joined together to build a memorial in Trickle's boyhood home of Rudolph. For more information, please visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457. (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. 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. Blaney was injured at Eldora May 6 in a qualifying accident during World of Outlaws competition. Thanks to the NASCAR family and all of his fans and friends for their support and concern." (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? 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. He said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. (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. Wright Pond said his brother is maintaining an upbeat attitude, "and he and his family really appreciate the support that has poured in." Old age hasn't prevented McGriff from returning to the race track though, proving the sport is important to him. Kenny had 12 top 10 finishes in his young Winston Cup series career. Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. It's been two years since Hornaday made his last start in the Truck Series, running what turned out to be an abbreviated schedule with the former Turner Scott Motorsports group and NTS Motorsports. . Instead, he hired Ryan Newman, who drove the No. Wallace, whose post-racing career combines a busy ABC/ESPN broadcast schedule, managing his son Steven's NASCAR Nationwide Series race team, overseeing his auto dealership interests and fundraising for the charitable NASCAR Foundation, nevertheless finds ample time to promote Iowa Speedway. (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. This was totally out of the box for me. You can't ask a quarterback to go out there and throw the football with a broken arm. I don't think NASCAR would get upset about that. New York natives, Tommy Baldwin, Jr. and Steve Park, announce the creation of The American Muscle Driving Experience. Blaney's daughter, Emma, provided an update Friday night on Twitter: "Thank you for all the prayers. He went on to form World Karting Endurance at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has done some driver coaching, but never raced again in NASCAR. "(Frontstretch)(8-21-2015), Where is Ricky Rudd? In addition to an autograph session, those in attendance could check out memorabilia and vintage cars. After retirement from the track, Parsons became an award-winning analyst of races on TV, winning an ESPY for his work. Marlin said symptoms first began after he suffered a laceration to the knuckle on the middle finger of his right hand. Wallace still believes in NASCAR's popularity. (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. He posted 15 RBI in 62 plate appearances with a .355 batting average. Unless things change, he not sure when or if he'll be able work again. Martin also captured two NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race wins, in 1998 and 2005, and six NASCAR XFINITY Series victories at the speedway. 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,. 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. After the diagnosis, he had successful surgery Feb. 20 to remove the cancerous areas. In the new episode entitled "Luck of The Half-Irish," Keselowski plays himself and finally breaks his losing streak. UPDATE: The August 1st U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway will be Kenny Wallace's third NASCAR Xfinity Series start of 2015. "When the speedway called to ask me if I'd do it, my first reaction was 'Hell, yeah!'" "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. 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 . Miller Lite and Team Penske began their over two decade long relationship with Rusty Wallace driving the storied No. "It was amazing and really fun. The lawsuit claims Biffle recorded his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law on a digital video recorder and showed that video to other people. The death of the racing legend resulted in numerous changes, which have greatly improved the overall safety for the drivers. 2016, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, John Wes Townely and Brian Scott. The likes of Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch are already in their 40s, with Newman being 43 years old, and Busch, 42. Ard suffered a head injury which led to other complications and eventually brought on the dreaded Alzheimer's disease. (Note: Last updated Feb. 27, 2023) 1. (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. There were years when many in NASCAR Nation called veteran driver Jeff Burton "the Mayor" in recognition of his intellect, classy demeanor, wisdom and ability to calm issues in the Cup Series garage. Alex Bowman, who succeeded him at Hendrick Motorsports, has won once in his 82 starts in the fan-favorite No. 24. The authorized biography, "Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny" is being written by Joe Garner, the five-time New York Times bestselling author of such popular hardcover collections as "And The Crowd Goes Wild" and "100 Yards of Glory." 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. "They're so involved, so they don't care. During his time behind the wheel of the Miller Lite machine, Wallace earned 39 victories. 48 Cadillac DPI. Her scorecard in the No. Martin, 57, is one of five drivers who will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017. An out-of-court agreement has been signed by both sides, according to Phil Kurze, vice president of Connecticut-based Whelen Engineering, who also serves as president of the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc. Kurze said all previous agreements between the two organizations are void and that the USBSF is authorized to make any modifications on the bobsleds in their possession. He is the owner of his own race team, the Shepherd Racing Ventures, and has London Cassill as his full-time driver. AND An independent feature film on the life story of NASCAR legend, Bobby Allison, developed by Bobby Allison Production LLC. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. (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. 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. He finished his first year in the BGN division in second place to Hall of Fame driver Jack Ingram. 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. I can't thank Miller Lite, ESPN and Team Penske enough for giving me this opportunity. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. "I had six or seven not minor concussions, but pretty major concussions," Skinner recalls. He lives in Shelby, N.C., where his NASCAR team was based. for any retired drivers.any links known of are posted, News on retired drivers, legends and deceased legends and tributes, Bobby Labonte to race for NASCAR Whelen Euro Series title: The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series is about to get some American flavor. Although his heart surgery was successful, Foyt developed serious complications with his lungs. (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. 5 Lucas Oil Chevrolet owned by his brother, Bill Gerhart, who also serves as his crew chief. (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. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. The toughest part, Nadeau says, is that a brain injury makes you feel like a different person. "He definitely helped me out a lot," Chase said. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. Foyt is expected to remain in the hospital through Monday. These are the 30 all-time leaders in NASCAR Cup Series wins. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. This is a list of all drivers who has ever competed in a NASCAR Cup/Monster Energy/Sprint Cup/Winston Cup/Grand National Series race. Rookie Chase Elliott inherited the legendary No. But being at the racetrack was emotionally destructive for Nadeau. 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. After retiring from racing, Pond got into automotive sales. 10 Chevy: one pole and seven top-10s in 191 starts. There are sponsor dollars generated by NASCAR. Standridge also raced in the Nationwide Series from 1986 to 1993. Jarrett, 82, said he was diagnosed with the disease this winter but that his health prognosis was encouraging. After the Rolex standing there in Victory Lane with Dave and Raj (Nair) and the guys from Ford and Chip Ganassi. "In fact, the motorsports industry has a $6 billion economic impact on North Carolina and employs more than 25,000 people in our state. Even with solid equipment, though, she struggled in 2013-2017 alongside teammates Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Mark Martin, Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer. Waltrip, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, lead analyst on NASCAR for FOX and Franklin resident, opened his Honda dealership in 1985. Standridge, 60, ran 23 Cup races and 84 Nationwide events. Jarrett was declared cancer-free after completion of the program. And with time his hand began to shake. "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. His nine series wins and ten poles rank him among the top-40 all-time in both categories, while his 173 top-ten finishes mark the seventh-best all-time career total. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube. The Hall of Fame driver and current ESPN analyst will be wearing a firesuit with the original Miller Lite logo during the test. Admission to the Meet & Greet with Bobby Allison is free (donations welcome), and limited on-site parking is available. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. Foyt was scheduled to be the grand marshal Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. "I just don't know what to do now," he said. This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 16:54. Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. Fornoro said previously that doctors found blockages in three arteries in which the 79-year-old Foyt previously had stents placed. Foyt in hospital: A.J. As a part of the expansion, Darrell Waltrip Automotive will add 100 jobs. Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. I'm going to have to knock a lot cobwebs off but I got the passion for it." 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