retired nascar drivers in the last 10 years

Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. And while the equipment used in all sports has been improved and refined over the years, no stick and ball sport can compare to NASCAR, where finding an engineering edge isn't just necessary. "The team did great and I learned a ton. Foyt had been battling pain in his left leg for most of the year. Labonte will drive the No. The Cup rookie of the year in 1966, Hylton has spent the last several years of his career racing in the ARCA series. He raced 16 more full seasons for Chip Ganassi and Jack Roush, winning 11 poles and seven races in 583 starts. (NASCAR.com)(7-14-2015) Childress made his first NASCAR Sprint Cup start in 1969. "To have Rusty Wallace, a NASCAR champion and a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, assist Miller Lite in recognizing the long association they have had with Team Penske and NASCAR is something special. February 28, 2023, 10:21 PM. The induction of Davey Allison was a surprise for those in attendance, as only Bobby's induction had been announced beforehand. Brad Keselowski makes second guest appearance on TBS' Sullivan & Son, July 15th at 10:00pm/et. The Miller Lite Ford Fusion will also feature a commemorative white Miller Lite paint scheme for the "Great American Race". See the Fred Lorenzen tribute car, an exact replica of Lorenzen's #28 1964 Ford Galaxie, on opening weekend, Feb. 1-3 from 1-5 p.m. and on Museum Day (May 19). Bodine, a native of Chemung, NY, raced at Watkins Glen International from 1986 through 2000 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. 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. 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. It's been good to me, it's made me a lot of money," Wallace said. On the all-time wins list, he is ranked fourth, earning more than $20 million. Former NASCAR driver A.J. 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. The past and future of the NASCAR Cup Series converged Tuesday in Winston-Salem, N.C. when a trio of retired stars strapped in to test the sport's Next Gen car at historic Bowman Gray Stadium. The car landed in Turn 2. 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'm grateful for the time that I had racing in this area. I feel like I'm myself. On the Road to Glory is in exhibit from February 1 thru May 19, 2013 at the Elmhurst Historical Museum . (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. 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. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." This September, the 1988 Winston Cup champion will become the 95th inductee in the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame, the organization announced. Lyn St. James, a seven-time Indianapolis 500 starter, founded the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation in 1994 to focus on programs for driver development, advocacy, diversity and education, particularly for women who aspire to become race car drivers. 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. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. I reconnected a little bit and saw a couple of people I knew from the past. However, Johnson has now returned as an owner/driver. . "Personally, I wish the schedule were 32 again," Wallace said. "Back to doing a little bit of everything, I guess." 24 from Gordon for 2016 and 2017 before moving into the No. But team owner Jack Roush lost patience, reduced Baynes schedule in mid-2018, then didnt keep him. In all, Foyt spent 25 days in the hospital after being admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains, including 10 days in intensive care. I'm more active now than ever. (12-14-2015), Get Well Lennie Pond UPDATE: Lennie Pond, NASCAR's rookie of the year in 1973, was scheduled to undergo cancer surgery Friday in Richmond, Va. Pond, 75, who had one career Cup victory (at Talladega in 1978), beat out Darrell Waltrip for the '73 rookie honor. A grand opening will be in the spring. NASCAR Cup Series drivers [ edit] All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 Bank of America Roval 400. Their short-term needs are difficult to meet. Trickle is survived by Delores Iwanski of Waukesha, Chuck Trickle of Las Vegas, Sue Trickle of Minneapolis, and Duaine Trickle of Plover. I'm ready to get started. I've had all of those multiple concussions and they add up. Michael Waltrip will replace his brother Darrell in the booth for the Sprint Unlimited. (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. I feel with all of the problems I had I'm looking pretty good. (Lewiston Sun Journal)(9-22-2012), Junior Johnson's house auctioned off: A Lewisville woman who has deep roots in the North Carolina Christmas tree industry was the winning bidder for Junior Johnson's mansion and farm situated just north of the Iredell County line. We may earn money from the links on this page. The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. (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. The developer said it closed on the property Friday, spokesman Roland Alonzi told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 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. "I am going retire. 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. "It's is a great honor for me to carry the banner for all of the talented people who have made RCR what it's become over the past 40-plus years," said Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. "I'll be a little bit more careful about what I eat and the sun exposure that I get, although I'm not going to stop playing golf or going to the races or wherever I need to go. The series lost a 16-time Most Popular Award winner, the third-winningest driver in the sport's history, a three-time champion and a contender who walked away at what many thought was the peak of his career. "I appreciate all of my former fans. The occasion coincides with the 25th anniversary of Wallace's 1989 championship and the approaching 40th anniversary of the original Miller Lite beer. Bodine is quick to point out he is not retiring. Don Miller, the Chairman of the Board for the N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame is ecstatic about of the up and coming event. Last update: Following. He made sure he was 100 percent before he came back in there. "Congratulations to Cale on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. He has a lot of years in the sport." Petty retired in 1992, having raced in 1,184 NASCAR events, winning 200 of them. I broke both my shoulders and both biceps. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. and admission is free. (Charlotte Observer)(3-14-2015), Darrell Waltrip speaks at National Prayer Breakfast: On his birthday, NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip gave the keynote address at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning in Washington, DC, addressing a crowd that included President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama and 4,000 attendees from 170 countries. (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. 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. You can't ask a quarterback to go out there and throw the football with a broken arm. (NASCAR.com)(2-5-2015), NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson recovering from stroke: NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson is recovering after he suffered a mild stroke Dec. 9. (Race 32/36) Full-time drivers [ edit] Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. I wanted to be king, but I went at it all the wrong ways," Waltrip said. But, Bethea's dream of NASCAR success was unfulfilled for reasons he attributes to color. 24. Homes will be priced from $350,000 to $500,000. When it didn't sell, Johnson decided to auction it. Her ninth-place finish in the 1978 Indianapolis 500, with a team she formed and managed, was the best by a woman until 2005. "This means a ton to me. NASCAR's leadership has done remarkable things to make a dangerous sport as safe as possible. The National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame is located on the grounds of Darlington Raceway. Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. Read more more at ESPN.com. I know now how to better take care of my body, so hopefully, it won't come back." Iowa Governor honors NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace: Iowa Governor Terry Branstad honored NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace with a State Proclamation in a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon, February 27, at the Capitol building in Des Moines. (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. That's the result of a brain injury sustained in practice for a NASCAR Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. Sharon is a track where we have raced a lot through the years and we are ready to tackle the competition." Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. The injury, he said, included nerve damage. "We are very excited about the opportunity to team Jared up with Scott Bloomquist this season," said NASCAR legend Mark Martin, who cut his racing teeth at the dirt track before moving on to NASCAR stardom. When all is said and done after Iowa, the former Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year and three-time Most Popular Driver will leave behind a remarkable legacy of longevity and perseverance that is nearly unparalleled in the sport. He has great grip with his left hand, so we are very much encouraged. (Charlotte Observer)(11-7-2015) Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. The Baltimore Orioles selected the 6-foot-4, 220-pound outfielder in the 28th round of the recent Major League Baseball Draft. Driving the #22 Cunningham Motorsports Ford, Kyle Weatherman charged in front of Dominic Ursetta on the final lap to finish second. The package is a savings of $36 if individual tickets were purchased for each venue separately. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the leading vote-getter in his class. Moving on to go-karts capable of speeds topping 100 mph as he got older just solidified the mindset. We had a nice solid run and we had a lot of NASCAR fans here, too. And racing remains his focus. "In fact, I feel the best I've felt in a couple of years at least. Denny Hamlin eclipsed 'The Mark Martin' threshold in 2019. Donn Lee Steuck, one of the directors of the Dick Trickle Memorial Project said after four years of work by project directors and volunteers, the finish line is in sight for the memorial to the central Wisconsin native who became a NASCAR racing legend. During NBC's rain delay coverage for the Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway, analyst and Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett spoke about his experiences due to concussions he suffered during his Hall of Fame career. Foyt was released from Baylor-St. Luke's Medical Center Tuesday afternoon and is recovering at home from his Nov. 12 triple bypass heart surgery. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. Baker then added: "Do not shed a tear. Allison's appearance at the Elmhurst Historical Museum was made possible by the Lorenzen family, and Tawzer added that Allison has been highly supportive of the On the Road to Glory exhibit from its inception. 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. "It's called Parkinsonism. Foyt underwent successful coronary bypass surgery today in Houston after being diagnosed with blockages on Monday. NASCAR figured it had hit the jackpot when Chip Ganassi brought Juan Pablo Montoya into Cup Series racing in 2007. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. They said I was brash, ruthless, pushy, cocky, conceited, aloof, boastful, arrogant and just downright annoying," Waltrip said. "It had been so long since we've been able to win here. "(ARCA)(6-9-2013), Ten years since Nadeau's injury UPDATE: NASCAR's annual spring visit to Richmond International Raceway marks the 10-year anniversary of Jerry Nadeau's near fatal accident at the track. We've had a good car here several times, but for whatever reason we didn't win it." I wake up like, 'Well, what am I doing today?' season, List of EA Sports NASCAR series cover athletes, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_former_NASCAR_drivers&oldid=924203, Portal templates with all redlinked portals, = Former champion in National Touring Series, = Former Champion in National Touring Series. [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. The oldest driver to race in each of NASCAR's three highest divisions, Hylton was calling it a career after Friday night's race. Garner was given unprecedented access. I had a dream as a kid of winning races and championships but I never thought it would take me to the places it has in my life." Today, Gerhart drives part-time in the ARCA Series, driving the No. Now retired from the sport, Shepherd is currently 80 years old. 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. For Sara Christian, this was not an option. He's got two more chemo treatments and then hopefully they can go to surgery, but he's hanging tough. Trickle, 71, died May 16 in Iron Station, N.C. "Dick deserves it," said longtime friend and fellow racer Tom Reffner, 73, of Rudolph. NASCAR drivers at all levels - Sprint Cup, Nationwide, World Camping Truck, K&N Pro Series - are independent contractors. Gov. Two inductees are now selected from the 10-person Modern Era Ballot, which is for competitors who have competed in NASCAR for. He tried for a time to mentor young racers. The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. ( Statesville Record & Landmark )(8-22-2012), Rusty to be honored on #2 Dodge: The featured tag line on the rear bumper of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge of Brad Keselowski this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway will read "Inductee Rusty Wallace." The previous quarter winners of the award this year were NASCAR spotter Chris Osborne, artist Jeanne Barnes and journalist Al Pearce. (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. Proud of his Midwestern racing roots, Schrader said he's humbled to be part of the 10-person induction class for the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Fame on Jan. 6. Question: How is your dad doing? "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. "I'm getting more of my strength back and I'm eating a better than I was when this first happened. He lost seven family members, including his father, to the disease during a six-month stretch in 1983. Every U.S. president since Eisenhower has participated. 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