Foyt Is Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery: Motorsportss Legend and 1971 Daytona 500 winner A.J. (full article at Charlotte Observer)(7-28-2015), Where is Rick Mast? "I was racing in SCCA in Showroom Stock when Janet made the headlines at Indianapolis in 1977, and I never dreamed at the time that I would ever reach the level of Indy car racing but it certainly made an impression on me," St. James said. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2021 NASCAR GP Italy (Race 12/12). (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. The 1999 season started with his second Daytona 500 win. Next: Top 10 NASCAR drivers of all-time With a rich history that includes two Pettys, an Earnhardt, an Allison and a Wallace plus 74 wins for a legendary IndyCar and NASCAR owner named. He gets excited when we start racing, so he's ready for us to get to Daytona. I'm pleased we can honor Janet with the Mildred Marcum Pioneer Award, as she was truly a pioneer in motorsports." "This is a terrific way to pay homage to the heritage and prestige of the No. Foyt is expected to make a full recovery but his doctors have explained to him that it may take longer than he is anticipating. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. 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. Vehicles and artifacts representative of the diversity of motorized competition celebrated by the Hall of Fame, including Open Wheel, Stock Cars, Motorcycles, Aviation, Drag Racing, Sports Cars and Powerboats, will be exhibited as a regular part of the tours admission at Daytona International Speedway all year long. "This means a ton to me. Sounding OK is one thing. Reffner didn't have any cost estimates; the project still in in the planning stages, and no numbers are set in stone, he said. 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. Martin said. The hit took a lot out of me. "I love driving and I don't think I can get that out of me," Nadeau said. Keselowski first appeared on Sullivan & Son last season. The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. "What truly impressed me in the making of this book is the time Jeff invested. (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? German driver Thomas Loefflad won the Coppa Shell event. New York natives, Tommy Baldwin, Jr. and Steve Park, announce the creation of The American Muscle Driving Experience. Food does not taste good and he has trouble swallowing. Drivers who will compete in all 2022 NASCAR Cup Series races. Her ninth-place finish in the 1978 Indianapolis 500, with a team she formed and managed, was the best by a woman until 2005. "It would be great if we could have it done by the end of construction season next year," Steuck said. On the Road to Glory is in exhibit from February 1 thru May 19, 2013 at the Elmhurst Historical Museum . NOTE: do NOT have any email addresses 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. Give a smile when you say my name." Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. 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. Rudd finished second in two of the series' 10 races and was third in the points race at the end. During his time behind the wheel of the Miller Lite machine, Wallace earned 39 victories. The only folks who seem not to have done well from their involvement in NASCAR are retired drivers. 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. Jarrett, 17, played third base for the Hickory High (N.C.) Red Tornadoes for coach David Craft, and was a prep teammate of current 49er Tyler Barnette. Before he married Mary Anna four months ago, he said he would at times hole himself up in his bedroom, draw the blinds, order pizza and watch movies all day. The late Lee Petty, a Randleman, N.C. native, won 54 races in his 16-year career in what is now known as NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. The driving force to bring Bobby Allison to the Chicago area for a rare visit is the Elmhurst Historical Museum's current exhibit, On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen. And racing remains his focus. Even as a youngster riding around his neighborhood on a small, lawn mower engine-powered car, Ricky Rudd wanted to go fast. "I've gotten to do everything from music to gym to pre-calculus," says the man who views his supervisory services-which have taken him from pre-K classes up through high school. Racing was my life, and it got taken away." I don't know how you keep a sponsor.' Race wins? "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." (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. The district would be the one currently represented in North Carolina by Republican Howard Coble, who announced Thursday this would be his last term. 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. Spencer also competed on several other NASCAR circuits. Ty Dillon missed the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season after Germain Racing shut down and sold their charter to the new 23XI Racing team post-2020, but . Jarrett was voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011, the second group of five chosen for enshrinement. Records earned from 20092011 when the series was still called Racecar Euro Series (before NASCAR's acquisition of the series in 2012) will not be included to the statistics. McCrory also discussed the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina's economy. Blaney's daughter, Emma, provided an update Friday night on Twitter: "Thank you for all the prayers. Again. "I'm not using the word retirement because people misinterpret what you are saying," he said. 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. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. "In fact, I feel the best I've felt in a couple of years at least. Lee Petty was known as a hard charger who had a "never-give-up" driving style and one who never backed down from a challenge. "I'm in favor of giving back to our sport," said Jimmie Johnson, six-time Sprint Cup champion. Busch, the winningest driver in NASCAR history when you factor in all three national series, is the betting favorite to win all three races at the four-turn, 1.5-mile (2.414-kilometer) Las Vegas . More info on the Drivers Appearances page. That's all." Mast retired early in 2003. She did not elaborate on what the complication was. He repeated as the points champion in 1984, winning eight times and finishing in the top five 24 times in 28 races. "Jeff Gordon has been a tremendous ambassador of motorsports, NASCAR and North Carolina," said McCrory. Yarborough is from Timmonsville, just 15 miles from The Lady in Black, is a local hero to race fans of all generations who call Darlington County home, where they witnessed one of the greatest stock car drivers of his time win five Southern 500 races from 1968-1982. Driving the #22 Cunningham Motorsports Ford, Kyle Weatherman charged in front of Dominic Ursetta on the final lap to finish second. "I'm in favor of it. You never know if the next one is going to put you down." I feel privileged to be a part of it." (10-26-2012), Bobby Allison appears at Maine Casino: One of NASCAR's most accomplished and respected stars was in western Maine on Friday, greeting local race fans and helping Oxford Casino celebrate its first expansion of floor space. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. The third-generation driver's accomplishments at Watkins Glen International include three Top-5s and his eventual final win in the series, which came in 1996. The 2014 Inductee will be Ricky Rudd. Some of the world's best athletes are there. Here is a list of some of the famous car racers of all time. 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. 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. He made sure he was 100 percent before he came back in there. Jimmie Johnson 4. "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." "Like a glove." The last time Wallace piloted the storied #2 Penske machine was at the season ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 20, 2005. 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. 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). (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. Nicknamed the "Silver Fox" for his sly, quick moves on the track and his prematurely graying hair, ?Pearson is considered by some to be the greatest NASCAR driver of all time. Previously during the weekend, Wallace posted 15th and 32nd-place results, the latter due to brake problems late in the race. Wallace may have most often competed in the Xfinity Series, but he also enjoyed a fruitful career in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as well, where he had 344 career starts, including three poles. Derrike Cope is a well-known NASCAR driver who has a few cup series wins under his belt. SunBelt Atlanta/Cummings I LLC said the $120 million project, the second major project announced for the Forsyth County area in recent weeks, will be off Matt Highway, or State Route 369. Childress made his first NASCAR Sprint Cup start in 1969. If a driver raced . In 1981, 1982, I won 24 races and two championships driving a Buick Regal," Waltrip said. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. He finished second overall in the standings five separate times, including his first in 1990, and developed a reputation as the "best driver to never win a championship." Martin took part in 882 races over his 31-year Cup career, winning 40 and . Foyt, who has lost 50 pounds over the winter, does not expect to make it to a race before May as his current treatment keeps him tied to Houston. Hardly. 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. I tried to do that, and if I had to do it all over again, I would've stepped out of the car like Kyle Busch instead of coming back earlier. (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. This year, drivers will race in 36 events as they've done since 2001. Wallace finished his career with 55 wins - 37 with Penske - and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images of the #47 Jayski.com Ford at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. These are the drivers who are NASCAR history. The injury, he said, included nerve damage. 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 family said "we expect a full recovery soon." Wallace will practice on Thursday, Dec. 1 followed by qualifying and racing on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. Stewart currently co-owns Stewart-Haas Racing, which boasts top drivers in Kevin Harvick, Cole Custer, Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer and Chase Briscoe. 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. Bodine intended to run as many as 15 races in this year before his sponsor, Luke & Associates, pulled financing before the season. This will be my first time driving the new Gen-6 car, and I think it will give me a better perspective on how I cover the races for ESPN as an analyst. His younger brother Michael Waltrip would be among the starting drivers. "When I got hurt, I tried to drive that racecar at a Sprint Cup level while I was hurt. He's the king of our sport. Nadeau was in inpatient care until June 6, and in therapy until July 25. "Nowadays I do as little as possible, to be honest," Rudd said. He took first place in the Daytona 500 in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981. He even competed in a racing series last year against drivers that remind him of his spitfire youth. Kyle Busch 7. 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. He enjoyed a fruitful 13 years career and put in quite a great effort on the racing track. "I'm right with The Man Upstairs," Baker said Saturday when I [Tom Higgins] visited him along with Humpy Wheeler and Waddell Wilson at the Baker home on the western shore of Lake Norman near Terrell. "I still love racing, everything about it, and would still be doing it if I could," Nadeau said. Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Trevor Bayne, James Buescher, Bill Lester and Erik Darnell are the most recent examples of drivers who have broken their retired statuses to compete in a NASCAR. The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. "This is a big deal, and I can't wait to get the No. Ten days in the Intensive Care Unit was followed by an additional 10 days in the hospital. It definitely opens some doors for us and enables us to do something different. (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. Twenty races into the 1981 season, Childress turned the wheel over to Dale Earnhardt, and in June 1983 at Riverside, Calif., Rudd gave Childress his first victory as a team owner. (4-12-2014) We had a nice solid run and we had a lot of NASCAR fans here, too. 1 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2 - Jeff Gordon. Burton and his 19-year-old son, Jeb, have teamed with Hillman Racing in the Truck Series to run the #27 Chevy this season. The remaining members of the class - Ole Bardahl, founder of the Bardahl Oil Company that has sponsored entries in a variety of motorsports; IMSA founder John Bishop; three-time American Motorcyclist Association grand national champion Ricky Graham; and NASCAR pioneer Marshall Teague - are dead. 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). For the first time in his long and storied career, Darrell would be watching the race from the broadcast booth high above the track, explaining its complexities to a television audience of millions. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 General Tire Delivers 200 (Race 10/20). The Women in the Winner's Circle Celebration is the foundation's major fundraiser, celebrating the success of women in racing. We started the feature in the 24th and last position since the field was set based on points. "(NBC Sports)(11-7-2016), Jeff Burton and Rick Mast Visit Lexington: South Boston's own NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton and fellow former driver Rick Mast were in Lexington this morning for the opening of Ollie's bargain outlet. I broke both my shoulders and both biceps. "Handsome" Harry won 18 races in his 15-year Cup career, including four races in a row in September 1991, plus two more in the then-Busch Series, to earn another nickname, "Mr. said Miller. I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. While Nadeau admits his road has been up and down, he has had some successes recently both on and off the track. NASCAR Power Rankings of Cup drivers of all time 1. 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. He is the father of former drivers Glenn Jarrett and Dale Jarrett, and he won the NASCAR Grand National Series twice. Waltrip recalled a conversation with Petty that made him think about changing his ways. Richard's son Kyle continued the Petty name after Richard retired. Nothing to brag about, I was very weak and very tired but I have done some stuff with it. I am going to start traveling. "He put everything into that race team, and we ran full-schedule Busch (now Nationwide) racing out of that shop with just a few people and a lot of hard work. Top 15 Richest NASCAR Drivers. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. 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. But since retiring following the 2013 NASCAR Cup season, Martin has gotten far away from racing. After winning his 102nd NASCAR Xfinity Series race in his 362nd start on July 10, 2021 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch "retired" from the series as the runaway career leader in victories . (Atlanta Journal Constitution)(10-1-2014), Lee Petty and Harry Gant to be honored: Lee Petty and Harry Gant will have N.C. Auto Racing Hall Of Fame in-ground plaques dedicated to the two NASCAR legends in an Oct. 8 ceremony in Mooresville, NC. Denny Hamlin 8. Fornoro said previously that doctors found blockages in three arteries in which the 79-year-old Foyt previously had stents placed. "I'm sure it wouldn't be too tall a challenge to put something together. (Motorsports Hall of Fame)(1-25-2014) The weekend also includes the display and running of historic Formula 1 cars and Ferrari's exclusive XX Programmes. 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. "I kept a low profile but the kids ended up finding out" who he was, Rudd said. He made his series debut in 1959 and ran his final Cup race in 1992. "I'm literally lost at times. Be sure to drop by and see one of NASCAR's finest drivers on April 4th, and check out the On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen exhibit which will be open through May 19, 2013. Drivers who are scheduled to compete in all 2020 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series races. Rudd competed in Cup racing for 32 years, with stints for team owners such as Childress, Rick Hendrick, Bud Moore Roberts and others. I learned from some of the greatest race car drivers ever." Larry Foyt also says his father is improving each day and is expected to make a full recovery. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and admission is free. home/office addresses, phone numbers "I have a little girl who is eight months old. (Autoweek)(7-28-2015), Buddy Baker has lung cancer; retiring from SiriusXM: Buddy Baker, whose storytelling and friendly demeanor made him a fan favorite, announced Tuesday night that a "huge tumor" in his lung is inoperable and he is leaving his role as a co-host of SirusXM NASCAR Radio, effective immediately. 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. Rudd maintains his own property on a lake and enjoys making up for lost time with his family. Davey Allison 7 of 12 Davey Allison became the second NASCAR driver to lose his life in 1993. Except maybe the increased schedule. He was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1997, and he was part of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010. 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 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. "I think that would be a positive thing," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., the perennial choice of fans as NASCAR's most popular driver. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, Parkinsonism is "any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease -- such as tremor, slow movement, impaired speech or muscle stiffness -- especially resulting from the loss of dopamine-containing nerve cells (neurons). "Back to doing a little bit of everything, I guess." NASCAR Best NASCAR Drivers of All Time By K. Lee Davis, updated on November 23, 2022 Dave Martin / AP Photo What makes a driver one of the greatest in NASCAR history? Larry Foyt, the team director and Foyt's youngest son, says his father is doing "really well," though doctors have not said when the elder Foyt might be released. There are those who kick up the dust and ride the cushion on local tracks in the Carolinas, Kentucky, Indiana and various other venues who put their faith in a Hornaday-built entry. The Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, created by former NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine, has provided bobsleds to the U.S. team for two decades and also refurbished them. Morgan is the executive director of the Kyle Petty Charity Ridea, an annual fundraising trip for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. When NASCAR returned to Richmond in September that year, Nadeau made an emotional visit to VCU Medical Center to thank the medical staff. He was also rated as a national "high follow" by Perfect Game Crosschecker. He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. There are two straight-shooting, let's-take-NASCAR-seriously flicks on this list, and "The Last American Hero" is one of them. [More](12-6-2017), Biffle sued for hidden cameras inside home: Channel 9 uncovered allegations of hidden cameras and secret peeping inside a former NASCAR driver's home. Childress and Rudd were the 79th and 80th inductees. "For me, right now, it's all about family and kids," Nadeau said. "Would it have happen anyway without the concussions that I went through? Jarrett said the purpose of making his story public was to raise awareness for cancer treatment, but the revelation is part of a much longer-running mission. "I appreciate all of my former fans. Richard Petty Honorable Mentions FAQ (Associated Press)(11-28-2014), A.J. Wallace, who retired in 2005, had a career that included 55 NASCAR championship event victories, the 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup championship, the 1991 IROC Championship and the 1983 American Speed Association Championship. (Racing Experts)(10-18-2012) The Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group also sells Volvo, Subaru and used vehicles. Nadeau still suffers from depression. The project kickoff date is May 18 at the Rudolph Community Park on the west side of highways 13 and 34 in Rudolph. (1-1-2013), Jarrett's son to play baseball with Charlotte 49ers: Zach Jarrett, the son of former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett, was one of eight baseball players signed by UNC Charlotte during the early commitment period for the 2014 season. I'm not retiring from life. 21 Mercury for Wood Brothers Racing. 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.. Foyt underwent successful coronary bypass surgery today in Houston after being diagnosed with blockages on Monday. and he did that while retired! The Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino brought these vehicle to a younger audience, building more appreciation for this sleeper among collectible Fords. This weekend not only marks the second anniversary of Trickle's death, but also the second annual Dick Trickle Memorial Celebration at the Rudolph Community Park, the site where the building of the memorial is underway. We've turned a corner so everything's pretty good. (4-13-2014), Billy Standridge ill UPDATE to be honored: former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge has cancer and is seriously sick but is in good spirits. "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! Dale Earnhardt Jr. retired at age 43, and Clint Bowyer retired at 41 to take a job in television. In early 2018, Bubba Wallace became the first African-American to race in the Daytona 500 since Wendell Scott in 1969. 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. "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. I'll get to do some gardening, but that isn't all I am going to do. We see a lot of players in all sports that end up on hard times." laughed Marlin in signature matter-of-fact fashion. 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. (3-8-2014), Richard Petty receives North Carolina Winner's Circle Award: Governor Pat McCrory and the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development announced the recipients of the Winner's Circle awards, given annually since 2004 to people who have made significant and continuing contributions to the growth and success of North Carolina's tourism industry. There's no need. "I told myself that after the struggles we'd had, that if I could walk out with a solid top 10 in the finals I'd be happy," Wallace said. 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. The 46-year-old Jimmie is a legend, having competed in the NTT IndyCar Series. 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. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. Moving on to go-karts capable of speeds topping 100 mph as he got older just solidified the mindset. We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." (NMPA)(11-24-2016), Mark Martin Selling North Carolina Lakeside Home: Retired professional stock car racer Mark Martin has put his lakeside mansion in North Carolina on the market for $2.55 million. The oldest driver to race in each of NASCAR's three highest divisions, Hylton was calling it a career after Friday night's race. He's 79 years old, after all. "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. The Cup rookie of the year in 1966, Hylton has spent the last several years of his career racing in the ARCA series. "In fact, the motorsports industry has a $6 billion economic impact on North Carolina and employs more than 25,000 people in our state. Retrieved 2020-09-04. "I purposely waited until I retired from driving so the book would encompass my entire career," says Gordon. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. Do NASCAR drivers age slower? Foyt still recovering: A.J. Would I have gone to heaven? "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. Man, what a fantastic way to start the year." 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. Free shipping for many products! All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. 54 - Ty Gibbs - Joe Gibbs Racing CHARTERED ENTRIES NOTE: The 36 teams listed as 'Chartered Entries' below, are those who are currently announced to have charters for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. 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. April 23, 2021 5:00 AM. As Waltrip prepares to broadcast his 15th Daytona 500 on FOX, he paused to reflect on the path that brought him to 84 wins, tied for fourth on the all-time list with fellow Hall of Fame member Bobby Allison and behind Hall of Famers Richard Petty and David Pearson, as well as future member of the club Jeff Gordon.