These are the 30 all-time leaders in NASCAR Cup Series wins. "Like a glove." "You want to throw up but can't; your head is pounding; you feel awful." (Henry Herald)[More](3-5-2017), Robert Yates still fighting cancer: Robert Yates continues to battle liver cancer, after being diagnosed last year. That's it. We've been here five days, run 1,000 laps and we don't have a dent on the car. Kenny Irwin: Died on 7/7/2000 from injuries sustained in a racing crash at New Hampshire speedway. Michael Waltrip will replace his brother Darrell in the booth for the Sprint Unlimited. Foyt, who has not been to an IndyCar race since the Ft. Worth event on June 8th, underwent successful hip replacement surgery on his left hip Monday in a Houston hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. And if it's run properly and managed properly, it could be a huge assist to all those guys who are struggling, especially when you get older and the medical bills start piling up on you. We need to preserve this heritage." Foyt is expected to make a full recovery but his doctors have explained to him that it may take longer than he is anticipating. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent him to the hospital Wednesday. You never know if the next one is going to put you down." 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. (Race 32/36) Full-time drivers [ edit] "This means a ton to me. "But that third kind of bothered me." (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 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. Little brother Kyle . (4-5-2014) Foyt still recovering: A.J. 18 Yacco Toyota for RDV Competition. Nobody has ever been able to do it. The last time Wallace piloted the storied #2 Penske machine was at the season ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 20, 2005. Trending pages Dale Earnhardt Russell Phillips Richard Petty Jimmie Johnson Bill Elliott Tony Stewart Darrell Waltrip Alan Kulwicki All items (97) # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Some of the world's best athletes are there. Denny Hamlin eclipsed 'The Mark Martin' threshold in 2019. There were times when Danica Patrick seemed the only Cup Series driver NASCAR cared about. I want to go home and spend time with them. The developer said it closed on the property Friday, spokesman Roland Alonzi told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He's 79 years old, after all. Right now I'm just a loaf. Rudd finished second in two of the series' 10 races and was third in the points race at the end. I want everyone to know that you just have to keep going and marching forward, no matter what You all have to know that there will be something on the horizon that will hopefully inspire you. However, Johnson has now returned as an owner/driver. You can't ask a quarterback to go out there and throw the football with a broken arm. Our car experts choose every product we feature. Alabama native NEIL BONNETT (1946-1994) was one of the premier NASCAR drivers of the 1980s, winning 18 races during a remarkable career. 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 . DW will not be in Daytona for the Sprint Unlimited or Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday, but plans to be back at the track on Monday. 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. 2 Miller Lite Ford," said Keselowski. What would I have done? 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. Monday his son Doug was asked how he's doing during a Ford conference call: He also was a participant in the State Games after an All-Northwestern Conference season and a second-round appearance in the state playoffs. NASCAR drivers help actor Idris Elba uncover the world of NASCAR racing in an episode of the BBC America original docu-series, Idris Elba: King of Speed. "It was a difficult decision, but not as difficult as you'd think. All are in town for the Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway. I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. He has three career series wins, including a victory last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. I can't tell you how many times I had headaches -- constant headaches. Sundays Will Never Be the Same opens with a heart-stopping account of that dramatic race. Mr. Allison is scheduled to be in the Museum's first floor research library, and the hard-driving racer will sign official autograph cards (provided by the Museum for $5 each) and pose for photos. Nadeau has also kept his driving skills sharp in a unique way, by helping young drivers handle the challenges of being newbies behind the wheel. 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. Loretta Sides Shore, who owns Shore's Nursery, said Monday that she was the buyer of the house and 150-acre farm at the Aug. 7 auction. (Victory Lane Racing Association)(1-12-2015), A.J. The campus also has two service centers specializing in Honda, Volvo and Subaru service. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. Some of the big names include Bobby Labonte, Ken . "I'm sure it wouldn't be too tall a challenge to put something together. Getting my immune system built up and getting toxins out of my body and the cancer, I'm really feeling good and feeling good about the whole situation. "This was a lot of fun," Elliott said. Busch has told 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin he wanted to graduate into a coaching/adviser role once he retired. Others receiving votes were: former drivers L.D. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images of the #47 Jayski.com Ford at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. So in late-November 2015, after finishing 25th at the Cup season finale at Homestead, Hornish unharnessed himself one last time and exhaled. Keselowski credits his big win to visiting his favorite bar, Sullivan & Son, and the establishment declares the bar stool he sat on before the race "lucky." 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). Rudd was also the 1992 titlist in the International Race of Champions series. I couldn't shoot a bird. Jeb moves up from the NASCAR Whelen All-American series to the Truck Series. "Personally, I wish the schedule were 32 again," Wallace said. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube. He is the owner of his own race team, the Shepherd Racing Ventures, and has London Cassill as his full-time driver. For Foyt, that is called motivation. "(Team Penske), see an image of the #2 Miller Lite Retro scheme on my#2 Team Schemes page. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. Waltrip won 84 NASCAR Cup Series races, including the 1989 Daytona 500. Martin said. Trickle, a central Wisconsin resident and stock car racer, died by suicide May 16, 2013, in Iron Station, NC at the age of 71. He has since been moved to the Duke University hospital. Foyt, 79, had been admitted to the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday with intermittent chest pains but initial testing results were inconclusive. January 12, 2023 at 7:10 AM. (Darlington Raceway)(4-7-2012), Junior Johnson hospitalized: NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has been hospitalized in North Carolina and two sources close to the 80-year-old legend said he is being treated for a staph infection related to a 2009 back surgery. Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. 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. He goes mountain biking almost every day and the family - which consists of his wife of 36 years, Linda, and 20-year-old son Landon - often travels to the Virgin Islands with his sisters and their families. There are so many times that I forget things. 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. Wallace won 55 Sprint Cup races in a career that stretched from 1980 to 2005. "When I heard we had the opportunity to get this point, we just went to work on it to see if we could put it together and we were able to." 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. (Motorsports Unplugged)(5-5-2012), Darlington Raceway to honor Yarborough: With Cale Yarborough now having been inducted into the third class of the NASCAR's Hall of Fame, Darlington Raceway will celebrate and honor his achievements during the upcoming Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 race weekend on May 11-12. Although Bethea did experience some racism during his driving career, he is quick to state he was 'Not a Black Racer', he was a racer who happened to be black. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. "I went this year to one of the greatest weekends in racing, the Chili Bowl," Nadeau said. Since that tragic day, NASCAR has been on the longest streak without a fatality in the race organization's 72-year history. And I never once thought about an injury, or my brain." The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. Stewart missed the first eight races of 2016 after suffering neck and back injuries in an offseason dune buggy accident. 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. Wright Pond said his brother still is battling cancer in other parts of his body. "(Popular Speed)(2-6-2016), NC Governor honors Gordon: Gov. Gant and his family will be in attendance. NASCAR is completing a 10-year, $4.8 billon television contract. Former NASCAR driver and fellow Missourian Carl Edwards along with St. Louis' Mike Mittler are among those joining Schrader as honorees at the event, at the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex in Springfield. By comparison, the hits that recently sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the doctor with successive concussions registered 40 G's at Kansas and 20 G's at Talladega, respectively. "There are no limitations," Jarrett said. "My family and I are thrilled to have this film produced by Posse Films," Bobby Allison said in a recent statement. His victories were notables: twice each at Charlotte, Daytona Beach and Talladega, and once at Indianapolisnumbers that will someday warrant Hall of Fame consideration. At age 47 and with his racing son coming along, Burton retired after four token appearances in 2014. Nadeau said his wreck registered at 121 times the force of gravity. I reconnected a little bit and saw a couple of people I knew from the past. "Having Rusty Wallace on board to celebrate the original light beer and our rich tradition with NASCAR is something our fans are excited about. (Breaking Limits)(3-4-2014), Ricky Rudd to be honored Monday: Created by Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West to honor legendary drivers and personalities in stock car racing, the Stock Car Hall of Fame event has raised funds for local charities for almost 25 years. This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 16:54. The Batesville, Arkansas, native competed in NASCAR for more than three decades. "The team did great and I learned a ton. Five of those victories came at Michigan International Speedway, once owned by Penske. (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. He thought the series was at its best in the mid-1990s when NASCAR ran 31 or 32 races. "(ESPN)(10-28-2012), Nadeau still feeling impact of accident: May 2, 2013 will mark the 10th anniversary of the accident that stripped Jerry Nadeau of his passion. The modified racing legend and retired NASCAR executive was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016. 13 Tony Stewart via SB Nation Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. But when a family friend offered him a shot at taking the wheel of a stock car, Rudd headed down a different track - one that would propel the Chesapeake native toward a racing career as one of NASCAR's most successful drivers. laughed Marlin in signature matter-of-fact fashion. NASCAR drivers travel at extremely high speeds, over 200 miles per hour. The black rails of the cattle fencing are a landmark on the north side of U.S. 421, just west of Interstate 77. It is an exclusive club of just 34 total drivers who have won a championship at NASCAR's top level. The previous quarter winners of the award this year were NASCAR spotter Chris Osborne, artist Jeanne Barnes and journalist Al Pearce. Nevertheless, Johnson, the 81-year-old former NASCAR driver and team owner, does not complain. Sharon is a track where we have raced a lot through the years and we are ready to tackle the competition." 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. At age 15, Rick Mast sold a 4-H project steer for $575 to get money for his first race car. Instead, he hired Ryan Newman, who drove the No. NASCAR figured it had hit the jackpot when Chip Ganassi brought Juan Pablo Montoya into Cup Series racing in 2007. It's an art. The 2014 Inductee will be Ricky Rudd. The project will get under way in October. Billy commented on the page: "I just want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. (2-13-2014) I probably should keep that quiet because I'm not sure the doctor would enjoy hearing that." "I love driving and I don't think I can get that out of me," Nadeau said. Jeff Gordon is on track to break that mark next month. Like a boxer, McGriff keeps returning the sport after all these legendary years he's put in. "It's a driving company where we help teenagers learn to drive." Known as "The Closer," Harvick begins his last season in NASCAR's premier division tied for ninth on the Cup Series' all . 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. His racing fix also included attending one of dirt track racing's most competitive events. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. He was named on 95 percent of the ballots cast by the NMPA membership. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. Mark Martin was at the fairgrounds Saturday afternoon for his introduction into the Ozark Area Racer's Hall of Fame. At 45, chronic carbon-monoxide poisoning ended Mast's career. While Nadeau admits his road has been up and down, he has had some successes recently both on and off the track. In his four starts last year, Bodine finished with a best of 30th at the season finale Homestead-Miami Speedway. Although he had a sponsor willing to back him this season if an opportunity arose to run with a team in any of NASCAR's three series, no deal panned out for the veteran. Jarrett, 82, said he was diagnosed with the disease this winter but that his health prognosis was encouraging. 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,. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. (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. 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