But gas was only 27 cents a gallon. Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. Instead of worrying about a race car setup or qualifying, Jimmy Spencer spends his days enjoying a different kind of excitement, like his first grandson Hudson, who turned 1-year-old Tuesday, working on antique cars or trucks, or just playing with his five dogs. Even when he isnt on the track, Busch is either involved with racing through the iRacing simulator or starring on the cover of video games. This is bigger than anything Ive done. Stefanikenjoyed a wonderful career and reflects on his many accomplishments-- past and present --in this article. Pastrana, 39, said the 500 has been on his bucket list for decades. I can remember Earnhardt telling me he borrowed $300 so he could get to the next race so he could buy a set of tires. 67, will be a teammate to, NASCAR to award medals to top three finishers of Busch Clash, MORE: Kyle Larson, Rick Hendrick and the road to the Indianapolis 500, in his first season driving for the Welcome, N.C.-based team. Bill Elliotts NASCAR Challenge for MS-DOS being the first officially licensed game by NASCAR, influencing the popularity of these games fans have to this day. In addition to that accolade, Sadler is also an advocate for college basketball, having played himself and earned a scholarship before a debilitating knee injury. 17 Hesco Exhaust-sponsored Chevrolet. Pastrana, who will drive car No. Way up in northern Wisconsin, I didnt know that much. On occasion Speed races in karts which is where he began his racing career. Tickets remain available in the infield Fanzone and in hospitality areas. In that timeframe, Johnson recorded 83 career race wins, not a bad feat considering the fierce competition of the era. The racing of yesteryear was an entirely different sport than it is today, with a lot more risk and less technology. He added three more championships to his already impressive resume, bringing his total to seven. Ricky Rudd has also been a television personality hosting SPEED Center and a series of other sportscast. * NASCAR Cup Series career: 882 starts, 40 wins, 271 top-five and 453 top-10 finishes. You cant go back and watch the kids play soccer on the weekend youre racing, he said. NASCAR racing has changed a lot over the years and Terry Labonte will remain a part of it. However, Marlin was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2010 and had to begin treatments for this condition. He still participated in a number of races until 2014 and became the oldest driver to ever start a race (71 years, nine months and two days). Four heat races, two last-chance qualifying races and the feature will take place Feb. 5. After racing, Bodine did the next most common thing for retired drivers and opened a Honda Power Sports dealership in West Melbourne, Florida. He was involved in a fiery accident in which his truck went up into the air and into the catch fencing at 190 mph. Elite racing is intense motorsport with a lot of danger and risk, something that doesnt equate to pleasant golden years. This outgoing and popular driver enjoyed a successful career and continues to be a part of the sport today helping young drivers and friends spread the NASCAR gospel all over the country. In 1995, the series. From his humble beginnings in North Carolina, Carter became a key figure in the growth of the sport in the 1990's. Rusty Wallace spent more than two decades in the NASCAR Cup Series, winning the 1989 Cup Series championship. My wife and I have been traveling. He asked Spencer what he thought it was. Morgan Shepherd started his racing career in 1967 and went on to compete in multiple series. He earned five Grand National/Cup wins, but as one of the sports last independent team owner/operators, he earned 94 top five and 222 top-10 finishes. The race winners medal weighs 4.7 ounces and is covered in 24-karat plated gold. I stay busy, I dont sit around., Oh sure, I still follow it, he said. Bodine was one of the longest-tenured drivers in the sport, actively driving for a team well into his 60s. Above all, I want to be a part of it, he said. He was successful in late models to trucks and Busch series cars throughout his career. He got into the automotive dealership business, opening both Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Buick-GMC-Cadillac in Tallahassee, Florida. Many great drivers like Terry Labonte, Bill Elliot, and Mark Martin retired and still can be seen hanging around on some race weekends. Practice and qualifying will take place Feb. 4. Earnhardt Jr. was just coming into his own when his father passed away in a tragic racing crash. Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. He entered the 2001 season seeking a record-breaking eighth championship. He was always my idol when I first started racing. Read his storyhere, The Wisconsin native was better known for his attire -- wing tips and Goodyear hats - but he was an accomplished racer that built a legion of dedicated fans throughout the country. Wallace has managed racing teams as well as kept his name in the sport by commentating and mentoring. Above all, I want to be a part of it, he said. Jerry Bonkowski NASCAR.com February 10, 2022 at 3:09 PM. One was Earnhardt and the other was me. Cook resides in North Carolina and still attends races - especially modified events. These are the best drivers. He watched his son, Chase Elliott, cap off a successful 2020 season with a Cup Series championship, the first of his career. He was most well-known for his fierce rivalry with Dale Earnhardt Sr., which went on until Earnhardts death in 2001. Newman and his wife Krissie operate Rescue Ranch. His reputation for risk-taking and speed helped to secure the driver a fair amount of championships over his career. There arent a lot of celebrities that have been able to cultivate the career that Wallace has done for himself. But two years earlier, Marcis won 52 races in the Central Wisconsin Racing Association, a confluence of 1/3- and 1/4-mile asphalt paved tracks. As for NASCAR racing today, Spencer is somewhat disillusioned. During this time, Edwards racked up 29 wins and most fans felt he had more to give when he called it quits at the age of 37, creating a huge mystery behind his reasoning. Allisons legendary Miller #12 Monte Carlo was a hallmark and one of the most popular cars on the track. The car will be co-owned by Hendrick, prepared by the McLaren team and driven by Larson, who has long had the 500 on his bucket list. 10.2 Part-time drivers. It's rare for a NASCAR driver to walk away from the sport just as he or she was coming into the prime of their racing career. Ricky Rudd has also been a television personality hosting SPEED Center and a series of other sportscast. I have no regrets.. Wilson made over 200 starts in NASCAR's top series throughout his career and is probably best remembered for taking over the ride held by 'The King' Richard Petty after his retirement in 1992. The Busch last name has become synonymous with racing, and Kurt was the original superstar. In addition to that accolade, Sadler is also an advocate for college basketball, having played himself and earned a scholarship before a debilitating knee injury. McGuinness ends retirement rumours with TT 2023 entry with Honda. Rookie Austin Cindric won last years Daytona 500 by .036 of a second over Bubba Wallace. Lewis Hamiltons ultimate mission at the Mercedes Formula 1 team is unchanged since the day he joined: it is taking himself and his team to world championship glory. Fans still come up to me today and say, You were a damn good racer, and I enjoyed you when you were racing, and stuff like that, he said. The Busch last name has become synonymous with racing, and Kurt was the original superstar. No, but its going to be an amazing week.. Here's where the drivers are today. After speeding through much of his life, Mr. NASCAR fans love Gant for his big smiles and charm that extends well beyond his professional racing years to today. These will be tremendous prizes for our drivers who are competing inside a venue thats hosted two Olympic Games and is preparing for a third, said Ben Kennedy, NASCARs senior vice president for racing development and strategy. Marcis didnt have the winning success in NASCAR that he enjoyed in short track racing in his home state. I thought I was the cock of the walk. Part two, which deals with Marcis friendship with Dale Earnhardt, will appear Tuesday. Veteran driver Travis Pastrana will attempt to qualify for next months Daytona 500 in a Toyota entered by 23XI Racing. Another interesting fact about Bill Elliott is the fact that he was one of the first mainstream NASCAR drivers to be the face of a video game. Scott Riggs, who raced for 15 years in NASCAR's top three national series, now is guiding the racing career of his 20-year-old son, Layne. I tell people I didnt know what I was really getting into when I came down there to NASCAR. I dont need to live that flagrant lifestyle, I never did. Craven managed to carve out a niche for yourself in the highly competitive world of NASCAR. The race winner will receive a gold medal, the runner-up will receive a silver medal, and the third-place finisher will be given the bronze medal in the exhibition race. Elliott had a storied run in NASCAR over the last 30 years, doing everything from winning the Budweiser 500 to competing in various cups. He most recently competed in NASCAR in a Craftsman Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the fall of 2020. She was worried about retirement and so many things in life and she couldnt enjoy them. NASCAR has named eight drivers to the 2023 Drive for Diversity driver group. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. His part in making the 1979 Daytona 500 a historic moment will be a part of theGreat American Raceforever. His driving style was unique and netted him the moniker Million Dollar Bill, which is a name Elliott carries to this day. Crawford would go on to win track championships at Five Flags and Mobile and won the prestigious Snow Ball Derby in 1989. Marcos Ambrose re-energized, reinvigorated in his native Australia By Jerry Bonkowski NASCAR.com February 23, 2021 at 12:03 PM When longtime NASCAR fan favorite Marcos Ambrose decided to end. No, but its going to be an amazing week.. Wallace had a close rivalry with Dale Earnhardt Sr. which lasted until Earnhardts death, although both drivers had mutual respect for each other. He followed the path of most retired NASCAR drivers who go onto open a car or motorcycle dealership of some type. Hes also an avid hunter and fisherman. They all went on to enjoy successful seasons, and several became hall of famers after stockpiling wins with regularity. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series. And things are going . The two Elliott men can now both say that they each won a championship the same years (1988, 2020) that the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers both won titles. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. Today Jarrett has also dabbled in other types of competitions, he is a championship shooter and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014. Elite racing is intense motorsport with a lot of danger and risk, something that doesnt equate to pleasant golden years. Because his team does not have a charter, Pastrana will have to earn one of the four non-charter spots to make the 500 field. He worked as a commentator for ESPN starting in 2006 and continued in 2007. The World Rally Championship returns this weekend as Rally Monte Carlo kicks off the second season of the Rally1 hybrid regulations. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Stewart was among one of the major celebrity drivers that propelled NASCAR to unfathomable heights. Veteran driver Travis Pastrana will attempt to qualify for next months Daytona 500 in a Toyota entered by 23XI Racing. Entering the racing world in 1975, Rudd managed to carve quite the reputation for himself early on as a steady hand at the wheel. The 41-year-old wrote his name into the fabric of the sport by competing for thirteen seasons in NASCAR's top series, twelve as a full-time driver. Youd think that Burton would have slowed down at the age of 59, but that isnt the case. Our fans know theres nothing better in sports than attending the Daytona 500, and they will help us kick off NASCARs 75th Anniversary by filling the facility, said speedway president Frank Kelleher in a statement released by the track. Of the top seven, six are still alive while the other died in a tragic accident. These people today, the sport has changed for me and I know the worlds changing, but I dont see the passion I saw with a lot of the guys I grew up with.. Petty won a NASCAR Grand National record 27 races including 10 in a row in 1967. Read his storyhere, This California native became one of the most popular drivers to come from the Golden State in the late 1980's. I still have a good time with them.. We all know what former NASCAR drivers Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip and Rusty Wallace are doing now that there retired, but what about other drivers that raced in the 1980s and 1990s? Johnson is one of the longest-reigning NASCAR drivers still on the track, with a career that went from 2002 to 2017. Im probably ready to hop back into a race car, he said with a laugh. In that timeframe, Johnson recorded 83 career race wins, not a bad feat considering the fierce competition of the era. The race winners medal weighs 4.7 ounces and is covered in 24-karat plated gold. When 26-year-old Dave Marcis went south to pursue fame and fortune in NASCAR, he received a true royal welcome when he pulled into the Daytona International Speedway garage for the first time in February 1968. Read his storyhere, This North Carolina native made a name for himself competing in the Goody's Dash Series throughout the 1990's and won a lot of races and five championships. He has won seven championships across supercross, motocross and rally racing and has amassed 11 gold medals in moto and rally car events at the X Games. To be able to line up beside them will be something Ill be able to smile proudly about for the rest of my life., He admitted that winning for me is finishing on the lead lap., In a release by the team, 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta called Pastrana one of the most well-known and well-decorated action sports athletes of all time, and were looking forward to helping him in his quest to race in the Daytona 500. That was probably one of my biggest memories ever.. 11 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR 2 Division drivers. Allison has not been as active in the racing community as his peers recently, but he still makes an appearance on television from time to time. Bill Elliotts NASCAR Challenge for MS-DOS being the first officially licensed game by NASCAR, influencing the popularity of these games fans have to this day. Craven famously had a crash with Kurt Busch at the 2003 Carolina Dodge Dealers 400. His racing style was calm and collected, which lead him to become a NASCAR advisor in his later years. When it came to the toughest foes he faced on the track, Marcis said the late Dick Trickle, a fellow Wisconsin native, was the toughest on Midwest short tracks, while Petty was among the hardest on NASCARs bigger tracks. This article "List of former NASCAR drivers" is from Wikipedia. There arent a lot of names that resonate with racing as much as Gordons does. Benson works for the National Motorsports Appeals Panel, which deals with driver complaints. After meeting Petty for the first time, just days later Marcis would make his first of a record 33 starts in the Daytona 500 including 32 in a row from 1968-99 and then end his NASCAR career where it began in the 2002 edition of The Great American Race. Today Jarrett has also dabbled in other types of competitions, he is a championship shooter and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2014. May 23, 2016. Grandstand seating and camping spots are sold out for the Feb. 19 Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway announced Tuesday. During my career, I made fans and so many friends. Spencer sat across a desk from France, who pulled out a piece of paper and drew a circle on it. Stewart is also heavily involved in dirt track racing and still participates to this day. It is interesting to see how drivers have evolved over the past couple of decades. 17 Hesco Exhaust-sponsored Chevrolet. After 2018, driving took a backseat for Earnhardt and he honed in on his many other business interests. Benson Jr. is one of only three drivers who have managed to win a championship in two different racing categories, the Busch Series and the Craftsman Truck Series. In those days, everybody had to qualify and sometimes you had 62 cars trying to qualify for 40 or so places.. He was also a key part of helping bring a new manufacturer into the sport and continues to work in the industry today. Bill France (Jr.) was special. Rookie Austin Cindric won last years Daytona 500 by .036 of a second over Bubba Wallace. Houston held the record for many years for the most starts in the history of the series. Initially racing for his father, Labonte won the coveted NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year. Thats impressive, to say the least. Read his storyhere, One of the more colorful characters to ever get behind the wheel of a race car. There arent a lot of drivers who can top Pettys driving record. Elliott had a storied run in NASCAR over the last 30 years, doing everything from winning the Budweiser 500 to competing in various cups. Now that he has retired, Martin helps other people get into cars. Although Newmans career is nearing its end, there are outside activities Newman is involved in as well. There have been a few instances where Martin will pop up on NASCAR TV, but for the most part, he is enjoying the quietness of retirement. Allison was part of the infamous Alabama Gang, a well-known group of drivers from Alabama who raced short tracks with high purses. The Badger State not only sent Marcis but also several other notables to NASCAR, including Trickle, Sauter, Alan Kulwicki, Matt Kenseth and longtime crew chief Jimmy Fennig. From 2011 to 2013, Pastrana raced in 42 Xfinity Series events. They put an ad in the newspaper and formed (the CWRA) at Eds Bowling Alley on 6th Street in Wausau in 1958, said Marcis, who still has a scrapbook of newspaper clippings from his nearly five-decade racing career. Being the older brother of Kyle Busch has its advantages, and Busch has carved quite the reputation for himself. France, I understand. From that day on, I realized not to mess with Bill France Jr.. Busch, in his first season driving for the Welcome, N.C.-based team, will carry Netspend colors in several races, including the March 26 event at Circuit of the Americas in Texas near Netspends Austin headquarters. Martin was one of those drivers who never made it to a superstar level but still managed to do well for himself. When it comes to NASCAR, Ryan Newman is a go-to driver teams depend on. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. The medals will be presented after the Feb. 5 Busch Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Shepherd continued racing in the Cup Series on a full-time basis until 1998. Read his storyhere, Newton-Conover High School in Newton, North Carolina produced some popular figures from the sport and none was more popular than Setzer, especially in his home state. Superstar NASCAR Drivers: Where Are They Now. Rudd has a whopping 374 top 10s under his belt, a feat many drivers can only aspire to. He collided with Ken Schrader after contacting Sterling Marlin and hit the wall head-on. Toward the end of his career, the driver was focused on mentoring the next generation of drivers. Attracting a driver of Travis stature speaks volumes to the success 23XI Racing has had in our first two seasons and points to the positive direction in which we are headed.. Read his storyhere, Although he was an accomplished driver and record holder while racing modifieds in his native northeast, this Chemung driver will be remembered always. Allison was part of the infamous Alabama Gang, a well-known group of drivers from Alabama who raced short tracks with high purses. The race winner will receive a gold medal, the runner-up will receive a silver medal, and the third-place finisher will be given the bronze medal in the exhibition race. Earnhardt nearly added an eighth in 2000 but finished just behind Bobby Labonte in the standings. This is bigger than anything Ive done. Ingram was a pioneer in many ways and helped bring what was then known as the Busch Series to life. Pastrana, who will drive car No. None other than The King, Richard Petty, was the first to greet Marcis, the wing-tipped short track wonder from Wausau, Wisconsin. In addition to operating his Powersports dealership, Bodine has also provided commentary on televised NASCAR events. Made 31 Truck starts and earned one win and 11 top 10s. Labonte is another star driver whose NASCAR career stretches way back. He cut his career short in 2010 and faded into a quiet retirement ven though he still appears on NASCAR TV from time to time. MORE: What's ahead for Kyle Larson in the Indy 500? Bodine was well respected in the pro racing circuit. The 1990 Winston Cup season was one of the most exciting in NASCAR history. The medal ceremony will take place on a podium in Victory Lane, which will be located beneath the Olympic cauldron at the Coliseum. And then there was Spencers relationship with late NASCAR Chairman Bill France Jr. I was a cocky sonofabitch, Spencer laughed. Im doing fine, I have no health problems and am on zero medications of any kind. Rick is also still active in his charity The Rick Mast Foundation. for instance they are entitled to see any public . Thats impressive, to say the least. Attracting a driver of Travis stature speaks volumes to the success 23XI Racing has had in our first two seasons and points to the positive direction in which we are headed.. Upon entering retirement, Jarrett took on the role of being a NASCAR commentator for a few different networks, something he still does today. "NASCAR's Jason Leffler dead after dirt track crash", article "List of former NASCAR drivers" is from Wikipedia, 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. I still think about her all the time. After his retirement, he was a NASCAR analyst for ESPN where he worked for 12 years, eventually moving onto FOX Sports. Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness has put retirement rumours to bed as Honda has confirmed him in its road racing line-up for 2023. The two drivers provide unique in-depth perspectives of the next generation of drivers. Did I think I might have Jimmie and Helio trying to qualify for four spots? Named the 1983 Rookie of the Year he was hired by Roger Hamby to drive the No. Even when he isnt on the track, Busch is either involved with racing through the iRacing simulator or starring on the cover of video games. From 2011 to 2013, Pastrana raced in 42 Xfinity Series events. Other than the fact that Elliott is a storied racecar driver, hes also a skilled planner. Following the 1990 NASCAR Cup Series season, the top seven drivers remained in stock car racing. Martin also opened up four car dealerships in his hometown of Batesville, Arkansas. 8 Netspend Chevy on race tracks across America and delivering our key marketing and business objectives through this unique platform with the RCR team partnership, said Kelley Knutson, Netspend president, in a statement released by RCR. The 1988 Rookie of the year Ken Bouchard never got a win and only got one top-10. Biffle is one of the founders of the series, which holds races in remote and obviously very sandy places such as Sand Mountain, Utah; Glamis, California; Anthony Dunes, Idaho and Oregon Dunes. Thankfully, I had a lot of help when I first came here. After racing, Bodine did the next most common thing for retired drivers and opened a Honda Power Sports dealership in West Melbourne, Florida. Sponsorship will be from Black Rifle Coffee Company. He had no wins, no top fives and four top 10s. Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing have picked up multi-race sponsorship from financial services company Netspend. His expertise has been used by various racing teams and Elliott is still a commentator for NASCAR to this day. Wallace has managed racing teams as well as kept his name in the sport by commentating and mentoring. An old buddy of mine once told me you have to make a decision when enough is enough and your quality of life is more important. After finishing his last race of the 2019 season, Sadler has been heavily involved with the Autism Speaks Foundation. After finishing his last race of the 2019 season, Sadler has been heavily involved with the Autism Speaks Foundation. He had to race so much to keep food on the table and clothes on his kids backs. 10 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR PRO Division drivers. There arent a lot of celebrities that have been able to cultivate the career that Wallace has done for himself. This solidified his status as a member of the 2013 Hall of Fame class. Few drivers have the personable appearance that Johnson has, and that has afforded him great popularity. Larson and Hendrick will go where few NASCAR entities have gone, announcing Thursday they will join Arrow McLaren Racing in entering the 2024 Indianapolis 500. Both career choices have become highly lucrative for the retired stock car racer. Highest Cup season rank was 12th in 1993. With the determination and fortitude to win you can bet that Wallace will be a part of NASCAR for the foreseeable future. Burton is one of the unsung heroes of the racing world and has helped shape the sport tremendously. He went from relative obscurity to becoming one of the most popular drivers of all time. Photo Credit: NASCAR Newman and his wife Krissie operate Rescue Ranch. I looked up in the grandstand and saw my mom and dad and said, I finally made it in my career, I finally became a Winston Cup driver. I was nervous and shaking, I could not believe that I did fulfill my wish and promise to my mom. The Hendrick Motorsports driver continued racing until 2012 when he announced that he was retiring to spend time with his family. Currently, he is also a spokesperson for Nationwide Insurance, which he had as a sponsorship deal for his racing team. After more than four decades of rushing from one track to another, Spencer and wife Pat still travel a fair amount but at their own pace. Our fans know theres nothing better in sports than attending the Daytona 500, and they will help us kick off NASCARs 75th Anniversary by filling the facility, said speedway president Frank Kelleher in a statement released by the track. Former Cup champion Kyle Larson is a graduate of the program. Catching up with Brian Scott. France wants to see you., Bill always used to tell me there were two heroes he had. Rick Mast retired from racing for a very different then the drivers mentioned above. After a decade of perfecting his skills, Earnhardt Jr. became one of the most feared and storied drivers on the track. Eight drivers have been named to this year's NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Nicknamed "Rocketman," Newman has been at the forefront of winning and losing over his 20-year career. The North Carolinian didn't get his first full-time Cup Series ride until he was 40, an age when some of today's top drivers are looking to wind down after being in Cup for upward of 20 years. Newman and his wife Krissie operate Rescue Ranch. That came in the 1988 Transouth 500 at Darlington. When it comes to NASCAR, Ryan Newman is a go-to driver teams depend on. But Petty wasnt merely being friendly, welcoming the newest kid to NASCAR. . You couldnt keep up with the schedule as an independent owner/operator, Marcis said. His driving style was unique and netted him the moniker Million Dollar Bill, which is a name Elliott carries to this day. Stewart was among one of the major celebrity drivers that propelled NASCAR to unfathomable heights. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Oympics. Lake Speed only won one race in his career. He set a record by being named Most Popular Driver 16 times and ultimately withdrew his name from the ballot. 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