In that role, he currently appears on Fox Sports 1's NASCAR RaceDay and NASCAR Victory Lane shows. For the day to come, it's unreal. In addition to an autograph session, those in attendance could check out memorabilia and vintage cars. Give a smile when you say my name." (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. He had consulted with several doctors before agreeing to the most recent surgery. Johnson, 81, raised cattle on the farm, but said his health issues meant he could no longer take care of the property. For a list of active NASCAR drivers, see List of NASCAR drivers. Now, a school in the area of Wilkes County where he once lived is undertaking a drive to memorialize Benny. 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. "In fact, I feel the best I've felt in a couple of years at least. "I appreciate all of my former fans. "They're so involved, so they don't care. He is the owner of his own race team, the Shepherd Racing Ventures, and has London Cassill as his full-time driver. Larry Foyt also says his father is improving each day and is expected to make a full recovery. The Baltimore Orioles selected the 6-foot-4, 220-pound outfielder in the 28th round of the recent Major League Baseball Draft. (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. However, a cardiac catheterization procedure performed Monday revealed blockages in arteries where Foyt had several stents from past procedures, most recently in March, 2010. Foyt has been released from a Houston hospital more than three weeks after triple-bypass heart surgery. The only folks who seem not to have done well from their involvement in NASCAR are retired drivers. Martin said. On the all-time wins list, he is ranked fourth, earning more than $20 million. "The toughest part for me is not being able to talk to some of our regulars that are almost like family. Nadeau suffered a traumatic brain injury, four broken ribs and a collapsed lung. "My whole life I was selfish. "It was about 5 or 6 miles if I walked," Parsons recalled in later years. Joe Gibbs Racing promoted Xfinity driver Erik Jones to the No. Foyt continues to recover from his triple bypass surgery and subsequent complications at home in Houston. Every U.S. president since Eisenhower has participated. <Top 12 Best Portuguese Soccer Players in the World> The American retired professional was quite a fantastic competitor in all three of the NASCAR national touring series. 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. Foyt released from hospital, recovering at home: A.J. (Charlotte Observer)(11-8-2013), 79-year-old Hylton says good bye to racing: James Hylton gingerly climbed out of his #48 car after an ARCA test at Kansas Speedway on Friday, and nobody could blame him for moving a little bit slower than his competitors. "When the speedway called to ask me if I'd do it, my first reaction was 'Hell, yeah!'" Miller Lite and Team Penske began their over two decade long relationship with Rusty Wallace driving the storied No. (Darlington Raceway)(4-7-2012), Junior Johnson hospitalized: NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has been hospitalized in North Carolina and two sources close to the 80-year-old legend said he is being treated for a staph infection related to a 2009 back surgery. On the Road to Glory is in exhibit from February 1 thru May 19, 2013 at the Elmhurst Historical Museum . Wallace made his debut on the top circuit in 1980 in a Roger Penske-owned car and joined the series full-time in 1984. But Hornish isn't about that life anymore. "I do work for an organization called B.R.A.K.E.S.," Nadeau said. A Ford Racing project, Bayne ran four partial seasons (2011-2014) for Wood Brothers and three full seasons (2015-2017) for Roush Fenway. "There comes a time when you talk to the doctor and say what are my chances and there's a dead silence. He also ran the Late Model Sportsman circuit and in 1982, Ard competed in 52 events, winning 16 times and finishing in the top five 41 times. "He put everything into that race team, and we ran full-schedule Busch (now Nationwide) racing out of that shop with just a few people and a lot of hard work. (140 BUZZ)(9-18-2014), Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? "NASCAR's Jason Leffler dead after dirt track crash", article "List of former NASCAR drivers" is from Wikipedia, List of NASCAR drivers who have won in each of top three series, 2013 Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C. Johnson is one of the longest-reigning NASCAR drivers still on the track, with a career that went from 2002 to 2017. This is Richard Petty. "My dad has dementia but he's still alive and so is my mother-in-law. After retiring from racing, Pond got into automotive sales. (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. The package is a savings of $36 if individual tickets were purchased for each venue separately. But without drivers, there are no TV contracts, no fans in the stands and no one buying high-priced souvenirs. He will be represented by his son, Richard Petty, at the ceremony. He will be in the hospital a few days and is expected to be released later this week," said Winston Kelley, executive director of the NASCAR Hall. Jarrett, 82, said he was diagnosed with the disease this winter but that his health prognosis was encouraging. Foyt is expected to make a full recovery but his doctors have explained to him that it may take longer than he is anticipating. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. They make the best deal they can with an owner and hope they eventually hit the big time. Less than a year after Trickle's death, friends joined together to build a memorial in Trickle's boyhood home of Rudolph. After his retirement, he was a NASCAR analyst for ESPN where he worked for 12 years, eventually moving onto FOX Sports. UPDATE The three cars entered by the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team in Friday's VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 Nationwide Series race at Darlington Raceway will carry a decal honoring former NASCAR driver and team owner Billy Standridge. JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis formerly worked for Standridge as a crew chief, engine builder, truck driver and all-around mechanic. (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. His 40 career victories currently rank 17th on the all-time list for the series while his 882 career starts rank fifth overall for the sanctioning body's top series. Standridge also raced in the Nationwide Series from 1986 to 1993. The National Prayer Breakfast has been held annually since 1953, when the United States Senate and House of Representatives met with President Eisenhower to discuss privately his experience with the "Almighty" on D-Day. Martin also captured two NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race wins, in 1998 and 2005, and six NASCAR XFINITY Series victories at the speedway. Petty retired in 1992, having raced in 1,184 NASCAR events, winning 200 of them. "I just don't know what to do now," he said. "(ESPN)(10-28-2012), Nadeau still feeling impact of accident: May 2, 2013 will mark the 10th anniversary of the accident that stripped Jerry Nadeau of his passion. Elliott's induction will be held Sept. 4 at the Darlington (S.C.) Country Club. And if it's run properly and managed properly, it could be a huge assist to all those guys who are struggling, especially when you get older and the medical bills start piling up on you. A minimum of 65 percent of the total votes is necessary for a candidate to be eligible for induction. She said he had been up and walking since the surgery but developed an infection this week. "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." He has three career series wins, including a victory last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Or money can be sent via PayPal to: dicktricklememorial@yahoo.com. 42 Chevrolet. Food does not taste good and he has trouble swallowing. (He did half of 2018 with Roush-Fenway Racing, splitting time with Trevor Bayne). He has competed in all three of NASCAR's national series -- Sprint Cup, XFINITY as well at Trucks. That has worked well for such veteran drivers as Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Earnhardt and Carl Edwards. Following Bowman Gray, the NASCAR Next Gen will get it's first taste of dirt. "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. Foyt IV was the Best Man. We may earn money from the links on this page. The Drivers Walk of Fame, located in the sidewalks of Watkins Glen, honors the drivers who have competed in Watkins Glen events since the first race in 1948. He followed the path of most retired NASCAR drivers who go onto open a car or motorcycle dealership of some type. Busch has told 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin he wanted to graduate into a coaching/adviser role once he retired. He thought the series was at its best in the mid-1990s when NASCAR ran 31 or 32 races. However, Bo-Dyn still owns the intellectual property in those bobsleds, he said. Some of the big names include Bobby Labonte, Ken . (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 I never once thought about an injury, or my brain." Busch could have been feted with gifts as part of a season-long farewell tour. 2 Miller Lite Ford up to speed - especially at Daytona. The last time Wallace piloted the storied #2 Penske machine was at the season ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 20, 2005. A LifeFlight helicopter was on site but wasn't needed to transport Blaney to a local hospital. Wallace expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received from Iowans all across the state, and specifically to Governor Branstad for the official Proclamation. Certainly he is deserving of this official Proclamation, as well as his recent induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame." (WSLS)(6-23-2016), Dave Blaney Ready To Return From Injury: former NASCAR driver Dave Blaney is looking forward to getting back into the cockpit of the Motter Equipment Mohawk Northeast Beltline Body Shop #71M sprint car Tuesday, to join the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Sharon Speedway. For more information, please visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457. Absolutely important. (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. Waltrip, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, lead analyst on NASCAR for FOX and Franklin resident, opened his Honda dealership in 1985. Foyt has been more active since his first return to his IndyCar Series race shop in mid-January. World Finals were held in the Coppa Shell and Trofeo Pirelli competitions, with two 35-minute races. I wake up like, 'Well, what am I doing today?' "(WSOC)(1-15-2015), Congrats to Kyle Petty on his wedding Saturday to Morgan Castano. In 2012, the Green Grandstand was renamed the Bodine Grandstand in recognition of contributions to The Glen by Geoff and younger brothers Todd and Brett. 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. 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. Good guys go to hell." The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, motor racing's Cooperstown, announced today that it will move its operations and collection of historic racing machines and memorabilia from the Detroit area to the "World Center of Racing," Daytona International Speedway by January 2016. He hung up his helmet at the end of last season, after an eight-year run in stock cars that fell well short of his open-wheel standard. Nadeau still suffers from depression. Wallace finished his career with 55 wins - 37 with Penske - and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013. I'm just not going to drive a race car anymore. 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. Martin said when he hit the Springfield track in the 70s that he thought he had made it to the big time. (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. During his 28-year career, he held the record of 22 top-five finishes in 1983 and 21 top-five finishes both in 1981 and 1986. 2013, Mark Martin, Jeff Burton. It ain't no problem." The Ferrari Finali Mondiali has been previously held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Italy. I was probably the 80th guy to try to do it and probably the 80th guy that failed at it. The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. "I went this year to one of the greatest weekends in racing, the Chili Bowl," Nadeau said. After being among NASCARs best for 18 seasons, 2003 champion Matt Kenseth was unceremoniously dismissed by team owner Joe Gibbs after the 2017 season. NASCAR drivers travel at extremely high speeds, over 200 miles per hour. Those being honored include Ole Bardahl, Raymond Beadle, John Bishop, Ricky Graham, Arie Luyendyk, Marshall Teague and Rusty Wallace. (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. Two inductees are now selected from the 10-person Modern Era Ballot, which is for competitors who have competed in NASCAR for. (Richmond Times Dispatch)(11-11-2015), Larry Foyt gets married: former NASCAR driver and current president of AJ Foyt Racing,Larry Foyt married Kelly Curran this past Saturday afternoon at Houston Oaks Country Club in Hockley, TX. The chronic leg pain increased dramatically after he fell while working on his ranch before the Texas race. (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. Would I have gone to heaven? Rudd even dreamed of a future in Formula One racing. Getting my immune system built up and getting toxins out of my body and the cancer, I'm really feeling good and feeling good about the whole situation. Frye recalled Nadeau's pride in working with David Gilliland, leading up to Gilliland's breakthrough 2006 Nationwide Series victory at Kentucky Speedway. This will be my first time driving the new Gen-6 car, and I think it will give me a better perspective on how I cover the races for ESPN as an analyst. "Billy is a great guy who loves to race and who loves being around the sport," Davis said. (10-26-2012), Bobby Allison appears at Maine Casino: One of NASCAR's most accomplished and respected stars was in western Maine on Friday, greeting local race fans and helping Oxford Casino celebrate its first expansion of floor space. Foyt was scheduled to be the grand marshal Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. Ottinger and Sterling Marlin, former crew chief/driver Kirk Shelmerdine and sportswriter David Poole. This year, drivers will race in 36 events as they've done since 2001. We raced to 11th place. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. The "Hot Pink Party" was held at the Waldorf Astoria luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan. 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. Sharon is a track where we have raced a lot through the years and we are ready to tackle the competition." He had 234 career Cup starts with 88 top-10 finishes. Busch just wished . After the diagnosis, he had successful surgery Feb. 20 to remove the cancerous areas. We had a nice solid run and we had a lot of NASCAR fans here, too. A handful of drivers representing seven Cup Series championships and 173 combined victories retired from NASCAR during the current decade. His nine series wins and ten poles rank him among the top-40 all-time in both categories, while his 173 top-ten finishes mark the seventh-best all-time career total. Never has anyone with such modest statistics commanded the Cup Series like Dale Earnhardt Jr. did during his 19-year career. Jarrett said that skin cancer wasn't even an afterthought growing up in the rural North Carolina foothills, but that cancer was part of his genealogy. His driving career ended on October 20, 1984 at North Carolina Motor Speedway near Rockingham when he was involved in a terrible crash. "I'm not using the word retirement because people misinterpret what you are saying," he said. Every now and then he gets a call for a speaking engagement and at one point gave TV race commentary a try. 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. 24. "Back to doing a little bit of everything, I guess." 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. "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. "I've got a great wife," Nadeau said. Giving Tuesday is this week and people across Charlotte are getting involved in the local effort. Reffner didn't have any cost estimates; the project still in in the planning stages, and no numbers are set in stone, he said. More info at elmhurst.org. During his time behind the wheel of the Miller Lite machine, Wallace earned 39 victories. Nadeau crashed driver's-side first into the outside wall between Turns 1 and 2 during a May 2, 2003, practice at Richmond. "I've gotten to do everything from music to gym to pre-calculus," says the man who views his supervisory services-which have taken him from pre-K classes up through high school. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. 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. The campaign runs until midnight Tuesday night. (Racing Experts)(10-18-2012) After a three-championship, 49-victory, 18-season career, Tony Stewart retired after 2016. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. (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. (4-13-2016), Update on Jerry Nadeau: Thirteen years ago, Jerry Nadeau's life changed forever. McCrory celebrated Gordon's achievements and the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina at a banquet with nearly 400 business leaders, elected officials and members of the motorsports community. I'm going to have to knock a lot cobwebs off but I got the passion for it." Gerhart has never won a NASCAR race, but has won nine times on the ARCA circuit. The crash not only ended Nadeau's career, but also had great implications for his personal life. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. "This means a ton to me. The hit took a lot out of me. It is an exclusive club of just 34 total drivers who have won a championship at NASCAR's top level. Sounding OK is one thing. He said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. Foyt Is Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery: Motorsportss Legend and 1971 Daytona 500 winner A.J. Former NASCAR driver A.J. He can walk for a little more than 10 minutes before he begins to feel winded. 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. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." Morgan Shepherd is 69 years of age now and hasn't won a NASCAR Cup race since 1993. However, he hopes the sports leaders don't water down the product with too many races. The program utilizes professional motorsport vehicle data acquisition systems to minimize the learning curve, allowing participants to advance their skills quicker than any other driving school. When his daughters' school let it slip that they were having problems drafting substitute teachers, Hornish volunteered. The third baseman reportedly agreed to an 11-year, $350 million contract extension with San Diego Padres, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. He is a little sore but going to be okay probably already watching dirtvision". "We think it's a fitting way to honor the legacy of an alumni who had such a successful career in both racing and broadcasting," says West Wilkes principal Wayne Shepherd. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. Shawna Robinson According to today's ranking, we have Shawna Robinson as the 10th best NASCAR driver of all time. More information at icktricklememorialproject.com. Foyt Undergoes Successful Triple Bypass Surgery: Four-time Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 winner and former NASCAR team owner A.J. Johnson's $17.5 million tally last year is half of what Earnhardt earned a decade prior as the highest-paid Nascar driver. "For those who feel sorry, hey I'm 74 years old, have great friends, had a career," he said on "The Late Shift" on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. "(Mark Martin Automotive)(1-15-2015), Victory Lane Racing Association to honor Ard, others: On Tuesday night, February 17, one of the top drivers to ever strap himself into a race car will be honored along with five others at the 10th annual Victory Lane Racing Association Awards Banquet scheduled to be held at the Pelican Bay Country Club. The likes of Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch are already in their 40s, with Newman being 43 years old, and Busch, 42. He served as a broadcaster for TNN and CBS. (Elmira Star-Gazette)(8-6-2014), Drivers on guest on TV shows (Tonight & Tuesday): Current and former NASCAR drivers make guest appearances on popular BBC America, USA Network and TBS television shows this week. (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. His best seasons was 2002 when he won twice for Chip Ganssi and Felix Sabates and led the standings for 25 straight weeks before suffering a neck injury that caused him to miss the final seven races. The $5 autograph cards will be available for sale in the Museum gift shop during the event. (4-12-2014) (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. It was always just me -- all me," he said. It was strange coming here because I am so used to coming here with dad and watching him race. Shore said she and her husband plan to make minor changes to Johnson's former home before moving in. At 45, chronic carbon-monoxide poisoning ended Mast's career. Arie Luyendyk, who began racing on the IndyCar circuit in 1985 and won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and `97, also was inducted. The Darrell Waltrip Automotive Group also sells Volvo, Subaru and used vehicles. In addition, he made the top-10 on five different occasions. He was taken by ground to a local hospital and was awake and alert, according to a track spokesperson. Drivers that have retired each year since 2015. He is now confined to a bed and requires supervised care 24 hours a day. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. The modified racing legend and retired NASCAR executive was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016. Time Wallace piloted the storied no month when Dale Earnhardt Jr. did during his career. 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