For services and visitation info or leave a comment at the blog set up by Billy's family, go to: Billy's Battle, a site for posting and sharing information for Billy Standridge. There are so many books with very little time invested by the drivers, but Jeff gave me unparalleled access at the race track, at special events - and at his home - over the past 15 months," says Garner. Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." The overall Spirit Award for 2016 will be announced in January. However the oldest part time NASCAR Driver is Boris Said at 59 years old. He tried for a time to mentor young racers. The Spirit Award "recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports." "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. His Chevy spun and hit the Turn 1 wall at 135 times the force of gravity. Just impossible," said Marlin, reached by phone. He realized his health was more important." (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. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. Foyt is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 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. He was taken by ground to a local hospital and was awake and alert, according to a track spokesperson. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. When it didn't sell, Johnson decided to auction it. Baker then added: "Do not shed a tear. That same friendly style endeared him to fans when he worked on television after retiring. . Unless things change, he not sure when or if he'll be able work again. "They had already started chemotherapy and they'll resume that and some radiation treatment," Wright Pond said. Davey Allison 7 of 12 Davey Allison became the second NASCAR driver to lose his life in 1993. Nobody knew what it was for a long time. The veteran driver will go behind the wheel of the #20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing at the short track. (140 BUZZ)(9-18-2014), Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? Part of what makes the town of Oxford so special to Allison is the fact he notched his first career Grand National victory at Oxford Plains Speedway in 1966. Jarrett was declared cancer-free after completion of the program. (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. And the idea has some high-profile supporters. Tony Stewart 5. "I'm sure it wouldn't be too tall a challenge to put something together. This was totally out of the box for me. 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. Since 2008, Watkins Glen International has selected drivers from all racing backgrounds to the elite class known as The Legends of The Glen. 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. He took first place in the Daytona 500 in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981. 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. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 shortened season and only include active drivers during the year. (4-12-2014) 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. "It's called Parkinsonism. "It was amazing and really fun. 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. Rudd even dreamed of a future in Formula One racing. "His many contributions to NASCAR racing have earned him a well-deserved induction to NASCAR's Hall of Fame, and his forward-thinking design of Iowa Speedway helped to create a destination in central Iowa that benefits every Iowan. In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." It was inspired in part by the NBA's decision to select the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History on its 50th anniversary in 1996. Built in 1994, the 5,767-square-foot home was designed to maximize its 190 feet of Lake Norman shoreline, with large windows in nearly every room looking out on the lake. This year, drivers will race in 36 events as they've done since 2001. She did not elaborate on what the complication was. 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. (Associated Press)(10-5-2013), Geoff Bodine inducted into Legends of the Glen: Popular race car driver Geoff Bodine was inducted into Legends of The Glen on Friday afternoon. "Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny" is scheduled to be released on October 18th, 2016. Burton had five career wins in in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and four in the Nationwide Series. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." Giving Tuesday is this week and people across Charlotte are getting involved in the local effort. "And Jeff speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about his childhood, his much publicized divorce, those he competed against, his family, and life after racing." Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. Wallace will practice on Thursday, Dec. 1 followed by qualifying and racing on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. There's no need. Nadeau still wonders what's next. Bodine is quick to point out he is not retiring. "This is a terrific way to pay homage to the heritage and prestige of the No. 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 . "The toughest part for me is not being able to talk to some of our regulars that are almost like family. (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. "As an 'Honorary Iowan', I couldn't be more proud of this great state, or of the racetrack we have in Newton, and I look forward to being here for as many Iowa Speedway events as possible." Foyt Undergoes Successful Triple Bypass Surgery: Four-time Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 winner and former NASCAR team owner A.J. Only Richard Petty has more Cup wins -- he retired with 200. 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. UPDATE: Waltrip was released from the hospital Saturday [Feb 15]. Mast retired early in 2003. (much more at the Elmiria Star Gazette)(11-28-2012), Fire destroys garage of Sterling Marlin: A fire has destroyed three race cars and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at a garage in Middle Tennessee owned by retired NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin. I wanted to be king, but I went at it all the wrong ways," Waltrip said. But rather than go to the doctor he simply Super-Glued it closed. 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. Johnson said his plans for the immediate future remain unaltered. List of former NASCAR drivers From EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki Jump to:navigation, search This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. 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. 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. He was also voted as one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers. He won the Mid-Atlantic Regional title as well. "Back to doing a little bit of everything, I guess." Standridge, who raced in the Nationwide Series from 1986 to 1993 and in Sprint Cup from 1993 to 1999, is battling cancer. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. (Associated Press)(8-7-2014), Rusty Wallace to join Watkins Glen Walk of Fame: Auto racing legend Rusty Wallace will be inducted into the Watkins Glen Drivers Walk of Fame during a ceremony at 4:30pm Friday. 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. (DIS)(1-25-2014), Rusty Wallace to drive #2 'Retro' Ford in Daytona test: Team Penske and Miller Lite announced that Rusty Wallace, NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, will drive the #2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion this Thursday, January 9 during a NASCAR test at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). Parsons died in 2007 at age 66 of complications from cancer. "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. Bodine, a native of Chemung, NY, raced at Watkins Glen International from 1986 through 2000 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. But something's not right. But, Bethea's dream of NASCAR success was unfulfilled for reasons he attributes to color. Then I lost my father who I was very, very close to from cancer." Johnson came to the brink of death after contracting a raging staph infection at a North Carolina hospital. Between his 33 starts in the 500, Marcis became one of NASCAR's most prolific drivers, making 883 career starts, behind only Petty (1,185), Ricky Rudd (906) and Terry Labonte (890). Hall of Fame driver and former national champion Bobby Allison was a guest of casino investor and local business icon Bob Bahre. I'd tried to gut it out since March because racers never want to show weakness. 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. Jeff Gordon is on track to break that mark next month. "When the speedway called to ask me if I'd do it, my first reaction was 'Hell, yeah!'" His business success makes him the richest NASCAR driver in history. I am going to put my house up for sale and move back to Pennsylvania where I was raised," said Spencer, who won twice in 478 Sprint Cup starts with such team owners as Bobby Allison, Junior Johnson and Travis Carter. It was strange coming here because I am so used to coming here with dad and watching him race. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 General Tire Delivers 200 (Race 10/20). He made an appearance at Weedsport Speedway May 22, but didn't feel comfortable behind the wheel of the #71M. Sounding OK is one thing. The toughest part, Nadeau says, is that a brain injury makes you feel like a different person. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. (Motorsports Hall of Fame)(1-25-2014) When asked if doctors cite his brain injury as a contributing factor to his ongoing depression, Nadeau was uncertain. "(DIS)(12-5-2016), Jeff Gordon helping with GivingTuesdayCLT campaign: NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon is one of many in Charlotte contributing to the GivingTuesdayCLT campaign to raise $8 million. A minimum of 65 percent of the total votes is necessary for a candidate to be eligible for induction. "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.