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"I don't know the definition of what a concussion is, but all I know is that I've been knocked out several times and have hit my head and jarred it several times really hard," Bodine said. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. It doesn't take much to injure your brain. Bowyer has won twice in 108 starts and made the playoffs the past two seasons for Stewart-Haas 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. The 10 oldest NASCAR drivers ever are: Morgan Shepherd Mark Thompson Hershel McGriff Derrike Cope Dick Trickle Dave Marcis James Hylton Joe Ruttman Ken Schrader Terry Labonte Below, we will reveal who the oldest NASCAR driver is in the Cup Series today. It's unfathomable to some, unconscionable to others. 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. Blaney's daughter, Emma, provided an update Friday night on Twitter: "Thank you for all the prayers. "I certainly think any retired athlete needs some sort of benefits package or a fund or something for guys who end up on the less fortunate side of things," said Greg Biffle, who is in the midst of a solid career on the Sprint Cup circuit. NASCAR is a billion-dollar industry filled with wealthy team owners, deep-pocketed sponsors and a number of millionaire drivers, all directed by the ultra-rich France family. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in January 2020. Then I lost my father who I was very, very close to from cancer." Said Wallace, "I may be retired from driving, but that doesn't mean I don't have the itch to get back behind the wheel; I love to compete. Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. (see full story at MotorsportsUnpluged)(5-16-2012), Junior Johnson continues to recover: Only when he lies flat on his back does Junior Johnson feel no pain. There were times when Danica Patrick seemed the only Cup Series driver NASCAR cared about. 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. (4-5-2014) His marriage to Natalie's mom ended the year after the accident, but he remarried last year to Maryana, a Ukrainian he met online. Nevertheless, Johnson, the 81-year-old former NASCAR driver and team owner, does not complain. So, I have two girls and that's really interesting." Plans call for the Hall of Fame's displays featuring cars, images, stories and bronze sculptures of 209 icons of American motorsports to be located in the Daytona International Speedway Ticket and Tours Building, which was formerly known as the "DAYTONA 500 Experience." 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. Clint Bowyer retired at the end of the 2020 racing season. He will be represented by his son, Richard Petty, at the ceremony. When his daughters' school let it slip that they were having problems drafting substitute teachers, Hornish volunteered. He thought the series was at its best in the mid-1990s when NASCAR ran 31 or 32 races. (JD Motorsports)(4-8-2014), Bud Moore recovering: NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore suffered a mild heart attack over the weekend and is recovering in a hospital near his home in Spartanburg, S.C. "He had a procedure done and is doing fine. "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. Although his heart surgery was successful, Foyt developed serious complications with his lungs. Alabama native NEIL BONNETT (1946-1994) was one of the premier NASCAR drivers of the 1980s, winning 18 races during a remarkable career. Hall of Fame driver and former national champion Bobby Allison was a guest of casino investor and local business icon Bob Bahre. "But that third kind of bothered me." 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. laughed Marlin in signature matter-of-fact fashion. Marlin told The Daily Herald in Columbia that the fire that started Friday morning destroyed his 2,500-square-foot garage in Maury County and three cars that belonged to his son-in-law, Michael House. Johnson takes a daily regimen of medication to keep the infection at bay. Bodine also competed at Watkins Glen International in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, as well as the IROC Series, among other touring series during a career that spanned more than four decades. In recent years, Wallace has been able to capitalize on his charismatic personality and racing experience in becoming a NASCAR analyst for FOX Sports. 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. Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. My dad is one tough guy. Wallace finished his career with 55 wins - 37 with Penske - and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013. (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. And it kept getting worse and worse and worse, so I went to the doctor to see what the hell's going on." Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. But the two sides split in 2011 in a disagreement over intellectual property. (Associated Press/ESPN.com)(1-27-2012), Ward & Jeb Burton to race in Truck Series: After a five-year absence from competing in a NASCAR race, Ward Burton will drive at Daytona in February in the NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event. (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. Bruton and Marcus always put on a fabulous show, and this will be cool to lead the field to green in front of thousands of fans that I enjoyed racing for all those years." After retirement from the track, Parsons became an award-winning analyst of races on TV, winning an ESPY for his work. Frye recalled Nadeau's pride in working with David Gilliland, leading up to Gilliland's breakthrough 2006 Nationwide Series victory at Kentucky Speedway. 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 Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. NASCAR lost plenty of star power in the past decade. Jamie McMurray wasted no time finding success in the Cup Series, winning his second career start, at Charlotte in fall 2002. Given their success, it seems that trust has been well placed. Nadeau said his wreck registered at 121 times the force of gravity. Despite an event-filled race, Elliott was the story of the show, setting the age mark on a track that his father won five career NASCAR races at. "I'm doing a lot better; every day I'm doing a little bit more," Foyt said. (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. 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. After a near-fatal crash in 1990, he moved into the. (from NASCAR writer Tom Higgins)(7-1-2014), Sterling Marlin back racing: Sterling Marlin, winner of back-to-back Daytona 500s in 1994 & 1995, has committed to racing in the Howie Lettow 150, ARCA Midwest Tour vice president Steve Einhaus said. Morgan Shepherd is 69 years of age now and hasn't won a NASCAR Cup race since 1993. 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). 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. 07 Dec, 2022, 03.46 PM IST Clint Bowyer, analyst for Fox Sports & ex-NASCAR driver, suffers fatal car crash involving pedestrian While taking an exit from a Missouri highway, Clint Bowyer got entangled in a severe car crash that killed a pedestrian. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. Wanna buy it?" 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. I've had all of those multiple concussions and they add up. I just knew that racing wasn't important on the days I couldn't get out of bed. This list dates from 1949-2021 and contains a total of 3,047 drivers as of June 7, 2021. Busch could have been feted with gifts as part of a season-long farewell tour. Bo-Dyn sleds have won six Olympic medals, two of them gold. 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. He said he takes medication daily to cope. We are not curing world hunger- we're having fun. The "Hot Pink Party" was held at the Waldorf Astoria luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The campaign runs until midnight Tuesday night. 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. Some of the world's best athletes are there. I had Chip call him up and that was really special to me and gave him some more encouragement, but I appreciate you asking about him and hopefully he'll get through this thing. 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. Even as a youngster riding around his neighborhood on a small, lawn mower engine-powered car, Ricky Rudd wanted to go fast. 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. 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. More info at elmhurst.org. 6 Ford to 14 top 10s and the 2019 playoffs. 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. And it seems to have worked well for some of the younger, established drivers such as Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch. 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. 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. (Note: Last updated Feb. 27, 2023) 1. While Nadeau admits his road has been up and down, he has had some successes recently both on and off the track. We have a great team, we have a lot of fun and really that's what it is. He'll tell you it is better than the alternative. I can't tell you how many times I had headaches -- constant headaches. Photo Credit: NASCAR. 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. While Bowyer is alive, a police investigation is underway to find the cause of the accident. Man, what a fantastic way to start the year." "Having Rusty Wallace on board to celebrate the original light beer and our rich tradition with NASCAR is something our fans are excited about. Rudd keeps one of the go-karts he grew up with at a local small track and gives himself a 100 mph thrill ride when he needs it. He hasn't peeked in his rearview mirror much since. He has great grip with his left hand, so we are very much encouraged. 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. "We'd like to hear from Benny's fans who might be interested in contributing to the project." But when he does get the urge to go fast, it's not in his Jaguar or Ford GT. He gets excited when we start racing, so he's ready for us to get to Daytona. And racing remains his focus. Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. (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. ("The Company") is scheduled to commence pre-production in late 2014 and filming in early 2015. I think right now I'm just surviving. "I am humbled and honored that Governor Branstad made time to recognize me today with an official Proclamation," Wallace said. The King was a seven-time Cup champion (1964, '67, '71, '72, '74, '75 . German driver Thomas Loefflad won the Coppa Shell event. "This is a big deal, and I can't wait to get the No. Being able to come to the ARCA series and run at Pocono Raceway is huge for me. Certainly he is deserving of this official Proclamation, as well as his recent induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame." As for funding it, Biffle said, "Man, I am not a financial guy whatsoever." He was taken by ground to a local hospital and was awake and alert, according to a track spokesperson. Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO, or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to learn more. It definitely opens some doors for us and enables us to do something different. Read more more at ESPN.com. "If I feared death I never would have driven a race car." The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. "(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. The Ferrari Finali Mondiali, the four-day event that is being staged in North America for the first time, will bring together competitors from the European, North American and Asia Pacific series of the Ferrari Challenge for a battle for the World Championship in their Ferrari 458 Challenge EVOs. It nearly killed him. "(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. Maybe take four races off the schedule and increase that demand that means so much. There's no need. 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. "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. May 17, 2020 It's been 19 years since the shocking death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the Daytona 500. Miller Lite and Team Penske began their over two decade long relationship with Rusty Wallace driving the storied No. He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. But there is no fund to provide such help. 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. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. The winning bid was $2.3 million and the sale is scheduled to close this week. He even competed in a racing series last year against drivers that remind him of his spitfire youth. He competed in 29 events and was in the top 5 at the finish 20 times and finished in the top ten 23 times with four wins to his credit. The last time Shepherd competed was in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2019, driving the #89 Chevrolet Camaro. We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." On the all-time wins list, he is ranked fourth, earning more than $20 million. "Miller Lite is proud of our heritage and partnership with Team Penske," said Ryan Reis, senior director of marketing for Miller Lite. Johnson is expected to be released from the hospital within the week. He was kept on a ventilator for eight days to allow his lungs to recover full functionality. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)(5-16-2015), Darrell Waltrip to speak Tuesday at Samford University: NASCAR Hall of Famer and NASCAR on Fox analyst Darryl Waltrip will become downright professorial when he speaks next Tuesday, April 15, at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. 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. I feel with all of the problems I had I'm looking pretty good. (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. Former national champion Bobby Allison was a guest of casino investor and local icon... The last time Shepherd competed was in the Cup Series, winning his second career start at! 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