Nadeau suffered a traumatic brain injury, four broken ribs and a collapsed lung. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. 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 . NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. Ottinger and Sterling Marlin, former crew chief/driver Kirk Shelmerdine and sportswriter David Poole. He go-karts often with daughter Natalie, 10, born months before the crash. Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. The last time Shepherd competed was in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019, driving the #89 Chevrolet Camaro. 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. 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. (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. (JeffGordon.com)(5-6-2016), Jeff Gordon and wife attend gala in NYC for good cause: Jeff Gordon along with his wife, Ingrid, attended the Breast Cancer Research Foundation gala in New York City on Tuesday night. Childress made his first NASCAR Sprint Cup start in 1969. The Rusty Wallace marker in the Drivers Walk of Fame is located in the sidewalk front of Unique Country Boutique, 212 N. Franklin St. in Watkins Glen. Photo: Pinterest/Roger De Guimera Robert K. Hillin Jr. competed in both the Winston Cup and Busch Series races for NASCAR. The project will get under way in October. It is an exclusive club of just 34 total drivers who have won a championship at NASCAR's top level. Little brother Kyle . By Al Pearce Dec 16, 2019 Sean. "He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people to speak honestly," says Garner. In voting of the NMPA membership, Elliott was a near-unanimous selection, being chosen on 98 percent of the ballots. See more info and how to order the book on my NASCAR Book News page. Hall of Fame driver and former national champion Bobby Allison was a guest of casino investor and local business icon Bob Bahre. Ron Hornaday is currently not competing in NASCAR, but the four-time champion appears to be as busy as ever. "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. He recalls being the fastest thing on site at Richmond International Raceway that day during practice. (Elmira Star-Gazette)(8-6-2014), Drivers on guest on TV shows (Tonight & Tuesday): Current and former NASCAR drivers make guest appearances on popular BBC America, USA Network and TBS television shows this week. 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. "I love gardening," Spencer said. Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. (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. I'll just be a little bit more careful about exposure for my skin to the sun." The occasion coincides with the 25th anniversary of Wallace's 1989 championship and the approaching 40th anniversary of the original Miller Lite beer. 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. Or money can be sent via PayPal to: dicktricklememorial@yahoo.com. (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. 2013, Mark Martin, Jeff Burton. But without drivers, there are no TV contracts, no fans in the stands and no one buying high-priced souvenirs. NASCAR 10 NASCAR Cup Series Stars Who Retired in the 2010s and the Drivers Who Replaced Them NASCAR lost plenty of star power in the past decade. The National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame is located on the grounds of Darlington Raceway. A statement provided by Pearson's family Wednesday said the stroke affected his left side, but the 80-year-old is 80-85% back to normal as a result of therapy. (4-5-2014) There were times when Danica Patrick seemed the only Cup Series driver NASCAR cared about. (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. (Hot Rod Magazine)(1-5-2014), Kyle Petty / Terry Labonte candidates for U.S. Congress? "I haven't been in a car in a long time. "We think it's a fitting way to honor the legacy of an alumni who had such a successful career in both racing and broadcasting," says West Wilkes principal Wayne Shepherd. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. The developer said it closed on the property Friday, spokesman Roland Alonzi told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Cook. We had a nice solid run and we had a lot of NASCAR fans here, too. Backing Wallace and his truck in the event will be Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. What would I have done? 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. He lives in Shelby, N.C., where his NASCAR team was based. "My family and I are thrilled to have this film produced by Posse Films," Bobby Allison said in a recent statement. Joe Gibbs Racing promoted Xfinity driver Erik Jones to the No. Memorial plans include a statue of Trickle with ceramic tiles featuring photos of Trickle and his cars. The 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion will battle the twists and turns of the "World Center of Racing's" 3.56-mile road course for the Risi Competizione/Ferrari of Houston team in the North America series of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli. 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. NASCAR & Auto Racing Carl Edwards on post-NASCAR life, retiring at 37, love of Kansas Speedway and America By Randy Covitz Special to The Star April 23, 2021 5:00 AM A month before the 2017. "Rusty is without a doubt our best promoter," said Iowa Speedway President and co-owner Stan Clement. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. He's 79 years old, after all. (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 repeated as the points champion in 1984, winning eight times and finishing in the top five 24 times in 28 races. They make the best deal they can with an owner and hope they eventually hit the big time. And she did this after Title IX was passed in 1972 and Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in 1973, so it also brought motorsports into the spotlight. See full article at NASCAR.com. That crash left Nadeau with a traumatic brain injury, immobility on his left side, a collapsed lung and broken ribs. 48 Cadillac DPI. (RustyWallace.com)(4-3-2015), Elliott voted into NMPA Hall of Fame: Less than two months after being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, legendary driver Bill Elliott has been selected for induction into yet another notable motorsports hall of fame. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent him to the hospital Wednesday. 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. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. "This is a terrific way to pay homage to the heritage and prestige of the No. 2014, Terry Labonte. There will be a special preview on Thursday, January 31st. (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. Overall, Childress has 100 Cup wins, as well as 56 victories and five team-owner titles in the Nationwide ranks, and 24 wins and two Camping World Truck Series crowns. It's something that we cannot fix." "There's a little bit of a responsibility on everybody's part, not just the sport as a whole, but the drivers that are currently having the success they're having, myself included," Earnhardt said. Jarrett said that a biopsy was performed in January after dermatologists discovered a spot on his left arm during a check-up. Foyt in hospital: A.J. This is Richard Petty. "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." He had to either walk the several miles across steep ridges or else hitch-hike, hoping a kind soul would give him a lift to his family's old homeplace in a picturesque valley called Parsonsville. "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. I probably should keep that quiet because I'm not sure the doctor would enjoy hearing that." (ARCA Racing)(4-29-2015), Film To Be Made About Bobby Allison: Posse Films, LLC, the inspirational feature film production company that controls the rights to several historically significant and uplifting life stories, recently announced the making of a biopic about the larger-than-life NASCAR pioneer, and NASCAR Hall of Fame member, Bobby Allison. 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. 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