But rather than go to the doctor he simply Super-Glued it closed. Foyt released from hospital: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. "I am going retire. He was taken by ground to a local hospital and was awake and alert, according to a track spokesperson. Hornish's only regret, really, is that his wife, Crystal, is the only member of his brood who's witnessed his triumphant moments at the track in the flesh. He raced 16 more full seasons for Chip Ganassi and Jack Roush, winning 11 poles and seven races in 583 starts. In the episode the character Divya (Reshma Shetty) treats a NASCAR crew chief (guest star Michael O'Keefe) who suffers from anxiety. Theatrical release is planned for fall 2015. Following Bowman Gray, the NASCAR Next Gen will get it's first taste of dirt. However, Bo-Dyn still owns the intellectual property in those bobsleds, he said. It's almost like I lost my life." Busch has told 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin he wanted to graduate into a coaching/adviser role once he retired. This years' event raised $220,000. "(Popular Speed)(2-6-2016), NC Governor honors Gordon: Gov. 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. "This is a terrific way to pay homage to the heritage and prestige of the No. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". 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. NASCAR drivers at all levels - Sprint Cup, Nationwide, World Camping Truck, K&N Pro Series - are independent contractors. Arie Luyendyk, who began racing on the IndyCar circuit in 1985 and won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and `97, also was inducted. Bobby Allison and his late son Davey were inducted into the city's walk of fame on Thursday evening. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. Kenny had 12 top 10 finishes in his young Winston Cup series career. Nadeau still wonders what's next. Trevor Bayne was one day out of his teens when he won the 2011 Daytona 500, his only Cup Series victory in a 187-start career that never really caught traction. It was much more personal. 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. Read more at the Virginian-Pilot. The American Muscle Driving Experience will also host several of the top racing drivers in the country. During his time behind the wheel of the Miller Lite machine, Wallace earned 39 victories. The inaugural class was inducted in 1965 which has become a Who's Who in the world of NASCAR. An out-of-court agreement has been signed by both sides, according to Phil Kurze, vice president of Connecticut-based Whelen Engineering, who also serves as president of the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc. Kurze said all previous agreements between the two organizations are void and that the USBSF is authorized to make any modifications on the bobsleds in their possession. (NBC Sports)(4-14-2014), The decal ran by JD Motorsports cars (#01, #4, #87) at Darlingtonon April 11th to honor former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge, Sad News - Billy Standridge: former NASCAR driver Billy Standridge passed away of cancer at 1:30am/et on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Shawna Robinson According to today's ranking, we have Shawna Robinson as the 10th best NASCAR driver of all time. At age 47 and with his racing son coming along, Burton retired after four token appearances in 2014. 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. 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." It's hard to believe this day is here. World Finals were held in the Coppa Shell and Trofeo Pirelli competitions, with two 35-minute races. 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. (Henry Herald)[More](3-5-2017), Robert Yates still fighting cancer: Robert Yates continues to battle liver cancer, after being diagnosed last 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. The house was a dream home for Johnson, taking two years to build under his scrutiny. Richard Petty - 200 wins. 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. This year, the proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity. "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. Participants will not only get to meet and ask questions to these special guest instructors, they will also get to see comparisons of driving data to the professional driver in the same vehicle and can even go for a ride-a-long experience at full racing speeds. During a practice session at Richmond International Raceway, he crashed hard into the wall, driver's side first. He retired in 2017 after missing parts of 2012 and 2016 with concussion-related issues. I'm not retiring from life. "I'm grateful for the time that I had racing in this area. It will also be Labonte's first race outside North America. Only Richard Petty has more Cup wins -- he retired with 200. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. (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. The 2014 honorees include: Richard Petty, charter member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Horace Holden, Aurelia Kennedy and Payson Kennedy, founders of the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Ron Kimble, Charlotte Deputy City Manager. That has worked well for such veteran drivers as Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Earnhardt and Carl Edwards. The Spirit Award "recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports." He was airlifted to Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in critical condition with a moderate to severe head injury, partially collapsed left lung, fractured shoulder blade and left-side rib-cage injuries. (He did half of 2018 with Roush-Fenway Racing, splitting time with Trevor Bayne). NASCAR is completing a 10-year, $4.8 billon television contract. Ard suffered a head injury which led to other complications and eventually brought on the dreaded Alzheimer's disease. Giving Tuesday is this week and people across Charlotte are getting involved in the local effort. NASCAR Races Into an Uncertain Future Stars have retired or are poised to, leaving the sport struggling to get a foothold in the sports landscape. Jarrett was voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011, the second group of five chosen for enshrinement. "So I am going to build a small farm near home, off of Mayes Road up there. The lost star. I just got beat up so bad before we started to use the HANS device and having the walls a little softer. 18 Yacco Toyota for RDV Competition. 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. (WSOC TV Charlotte)(7-3-2017), Youngest Jarrett prefers baseball Zach Jarrett, grandson of Ned Jarrett and son of Dale Jarrett - both members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - chose baseball instead of racing as a career path. The average age for a driver has plummeted over the past 15 years from about 38 to 33, as fewer drivers stick around into middle age and even big names like Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Carl . Busch could have been feted with gifts as part of a season-long farewell tour. That's the result of a brain injury sustained in practice for a NASCAR Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. West Wilkes High, into which Miller's Creek was consolidated, plans to upgrade the broadcast booth at its football stadium and name the facility for Benny. During that visit, Marlin said, doctors revealed that he had developed Parkinsonism. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. (WCNC)(11-29-2016), Rusty Wallace to compete in 2016 Finali Mondiali: NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace is going to return to the driver's seat for the upcoming Ferrari Finali Mondiali on Dec. 1-4 at Daytona International Speedway. "I think it's OK for me to give my opinion. (Wisconsin Rapids Tribune)(5-16-2015), Schrader wins ARCA race at Salem: Ken Schrader held onto the lead during several late-race restarts and pulled away from the rest of the field to win Sunday's Federated Auto Parts 200 at Salem Speedway. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. Nadeau has also been keeping his hand in racing in a way that might be somewhat surprising to his fans. He spent 2007-2013 in Cup, winning 2007 Rookie of the Year, nine poles and two races (Sonoma and Watkins Glen) in 255 starts. He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. UPDATE: driver Lennie Pond was recovering at home in Chester on Monday after undergoing surgery Friday for a cancerous tumor on his brain. (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. The ever-popular Wallace announced that after what will be a series-record 547 career starts, the Iowa event will also mark the final start of his 26-year NASCAR career. Petty retired in 1992, having raced in 1,184 NASCAR events, winning 200 of them. (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. "I had some problems that most people don't have after open heart surgery so I made my doctors work extra hard but they saved my life. "I've had people say, 'Man, you got Parkinson's Disease?' He spent time in a medically induced coma and didn't regain full consciousness for three weeks. I feel with all of the problems I had I'm looking pretty good. The $5 autograph cards will be available for sale in the Museum gift shop during the event. Unemployed after three years as an Army officer and Vietnam vet, Al Pearce shamelessly lied his way onto a small newspapers sports staff in Virginia in 1969. 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. His Chevy spun and hit the Turn 1 wall at 135 times the force of gravity. Shore's Nursery grows Fraser firs on more than a dozen farms it owns or leases in the Laurel Springs and Sparta areas of Alleghany County. "Like a glove." See more and leave a well wish / comment at Billy's blog: Billy's Battle, a site for posting and sharing information for Billy Standridge. NASCAR Cup Series drivers [ edit] All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 Bank of America Roval 400. This will be Almirola's 11th full-time Cup season. He realized his health was more important." "(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. While Bowyer is alive, a police investigation is underway to find the cause of the accident. Foyt had been battling pain in his left leg for most of the year. 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. The Pearson family statement also said: "He is able to walk slowly and his arm continues to get better with maneuverability. I've moved forward and I'm trying to make the best of everything. "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. But when he does get the urge to go fast, it's not in his Jaguar or Ford GT. That same friendly style endeared him to fans when he worked on television after retiring. The Waltrips started going to church together, and he said his life changed for the better. "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." 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. (NASCAR.com)(7-14-2015) "They're so involved, so they don't care. Jerry Nadeau does not live in the past. I wasn't only physically hurt, I was mentally hurt. Just impossible," said Marlin, reached by phone. He had missed two races (Alabama and Long Beach, Calif.) prior to that surgery as well as the one in Sao Paulo, Brazil immediately after it. We've turned a corner so everything's pretty good. "I'm not using the word retirement because people misinterpret what you are saying," he said. Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. He drove for five full seasons, 1976-80, with two top-five finishes. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. Mast's career highlight was winning the pole and leading the first two laps of the inaugural Brickyard 400 at Indy in the #1 Skoal Ford of Richard and Leo Jackson. Nascar has suffered from the retirement in recent years of many of its biggest names, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards and Danica Patrick. Plus, the X Games are just such a big deal. He has great grip with his left hand, so we are very much encouraged. 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