Of course, my wife doesnt want me to, but yeah, I still would like to.. These are the best drivers. Lake Speed only won one race in his career. Allison was part of the infamous Alabama Gang, a well-known group of drivers from Alabama who raced short tracks with high purses. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Bodine was one of the longest-tenured drivers in the sport, actively driving for a team well into his 60s. Entering NASCAR at the ripe old age of 18 is a dream for many aspiring fans, but Rudd pulled it off. Martin also opened up four car dealerships in his hometown of Batesville, Arkansas. When it comes to NASCAR, Ryan Newman is a go-to driver teams depend on. It got pretty warm up there. He was known for being an owner/driver and driving the number 83. Wallace competed on a full-time basis until the 2005 season when he walked away with 55 wins and the 1989 Cup Series championship to his name. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. Jeff Gordon is a prime example of just how popular the sport has gotten over the last 30 years. Morgan Shepherd started his racing career in 1967 and went on to compete in multiple series. Read his storyhere, This veteran crew chief and later car owner was responsible for helping drivers like Benny Parsons, Harry Gant and others make a name for themselves in NASCAR. I was pretty good friends with (Dale) Earnhardt, I still go see Rusty (Wallace) some, Ernie (Irvan) I see once in a while, I went up a couple months ago and spent a whole day with Harry Gant.. 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. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Travis Pastrana to attempt Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing, RCR, Kyle Busch add sponsorship from Netspend, Pastrana, who will drive car No. This is bigger than anything Ive done. 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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. Jarrett was one of the originals in NASCAR racing, and when many think of the sport, his name comes up first. He handed the reigns of Petty Motorsports over to his son Kyle and has since focused on operating his museum. After his retirement, he was a NASCAR analyst for ESPN where he worked for 12 years, eventually moving onto FOX Sports. And then there was Spencers relationship with late NASCAR Chairman Bill France Jr. I was a cocky sonofabitch, Spencer laughed. He operates the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation and is the official spokesperson for Virginias 34 state parks since 2003. In 2022, the Stewart-Haas Racing driver made a salary of $10.9 million, making him the third highest-paid driver behind Denny Hamlin ($13.1 million) and Kyle Busch ($16.9 million).Sadly, 2023 will be the last year that Harvick will make a salary as a full-time NASCAR driver, as the 2014 Cup Series . Craven managed to carve out a niche for yourself in the highly competitive world of NASCAR. In a series first, NASCAR will award medals to the top three finishers in a Cup race. After a lengthy career, whats a NASCAR star to do? He enjoys retired life now splitting time between his homes in North Carolina and Wisconsin. Benson works for the National Motorsports Appeals Panel, which deals with driver complaints. He finished second overall in the standings five separate times, including his first in 1990, and developed a reputation as the "best driver to never win a championship." Prior to his retirement, Bodine took part in the inaugural Daytona 250 Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. After a long career in racing, Allison is a spokesperson for CSX Transportation. "Now, I stay busier than ever helping out an ARCA team as a driving coach and also help keep up a Late Model stock car that my friend drives at New Smyrna Speedway on the weekend," Bodine said. But would I change stuff? Were looking forward to seeing the No. Stewart was among one of the major celebrity drivers that propelled NASCAR to unfathomable heights. Last July, Marcis returned to his hometown, along with Sauter and others to take in a CWRA Stars to Legends Tour race and share many memories in and around his old stomping grounds of State Park Speedway. Grandstand seating and camping spots are sold out for the Feb. 19 Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway announced Tuesday. Pastrana, who has raced in a number of series over a 25-year career, has not competed in the Daytona 500. Few drivers have the personable appearance that Johnson has, and that has afforded him great popularity. Hed have done some things differently. Another popular name in NASCAR for two decades was Mark Martin, who had the most wins in the Xfinity Series with an impressive 49. Los Angeles will host the 2028 Oympics. Nowadays Johnson has remained in the limelight and has expressed interest in racing the Indianapolis 500. Stewart will undoubtedly go down as one of the most popular drivers. The driver operated Rusty Wallace Racing until 2012m when he moved onto full-time commentating. From his humble beginnings in North Carolina, Carter became a key figure in the growth of the sport in the 1990's. As for NASCAR racing today, Spencer is somewhat disillusioned. 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. Shepherd continued racing in the Cup Series on a full-time basis until 1998. Ricky Rudd finished the 1990 season seventh in points after winning one race and finishing in the top-five eight separate times. What ever happened to the "pretty good" drivers that we don't see every week anymore? I still have a good time with them.. Allisons legendary Miller #12 Monte Carlo was a hallmark and one of the most popular cars on the track. From 2011 to 2013, Pastrana raced in 42 Xfinity Series events. For the longest time, Sadler was the face of racings younger generation. The modified racing legend and retired NASCAR executive was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016. Read his storyhere, Only one other driver has as many NASCAR championships as this driver does with nine. Marlin is another driver that had a fair amount of success in a short period. After Burton retired in 2012 he focused on his second love of wildlife conservation. After racing, Bodine did the next most common thing for retired drivers and opened a Honda Power Sports dealership in West Melbourne, Florida. 11 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - EuroNASCAR 2 Division drivers. Not only do the medals honor the rich tradition of this stadium, but they also provide a special element unique to NASCARs 75th anniversary.. Following the 1990 NASCAR Cup Series season, the top seven drivers remained in stock car racing. There arent a lot of celebrities that have been able to cultivate the career that Wallace has done for himself. But he also knows he missed a lot while competing not only in the Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Trucks Series but also modifieds and late models in the Northeast early in his career. After racing, Bodine did the next most common thing for retired drivers and opened a Honda Power Sports dealership in West Melbourne, Florida. Some drivers didnt need a long career to establish dominance, and Benson Jr. is one of them. Bodine was well respected in the pro racing circuit. Toward the end of his career, the driver was focused on mentoring the next generation of drivers. Following the 1990 NASCAR Cup Series season, the top seven drivers remained in stock car racing. Wallace has managed racing teams as well as kept his name in the sport by commentating and mentoring. Earnhardt won his first of seven Cup championships in 1980 in his second season of driving for Osterlund before the team imploded two-thirds of the way through the 1981 season. The Busch last name has become synonymous with racing, and Kurt was the original superstar. Wallace had a close rivalry with Dale Earnhardt Sr. which lasted until Earnhardts death, although both drivers had mutual respect for each other. Marlin followed the same path as a lot of drivers do and owned both a Chevrolet dealership and a Dodge dealership. Like many of the peers of his era, Spencer admits he doesnt attend many NASCAR races in person, nor does he have any desire to get back into the game as perhaps a team owner or return to broadcasting like he previously did with SPEED TV and Fox Sports. 10.2 Part-time drivers. Were looking forward to seeing the No. Irvan, who lives roughly 80 miles from Daytona International Speedway, was once again invited to take part in a popular annual old-timers event at the legendary Streamline Hotel where NASCAR was . Bodine finished his NASCAR career with over 200 wins in modifieds, 18 wins in Cup and six Xfinity Series wins. The impact destroyed the front of the truck and ruptured its fuel cell, and then the incident continued when Lonnie Rush Jr. and Jimmy Kitchens each hit the truck. We all know what former NASCAR drivers Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip and Rusty Wallace are doing now that there retired, but what about other. His reputation for risk-taking and speed helped to secure the driver a fair amount of championships over his career. Stewart is also heavily involved in dirt track racing and still participates to this day. I miss the officials, seeing the crew members, seeing the drivers, having a good time. There arent a lot of celebrities that have been able to cultivate the career that Wallace has done for himself. Excitement has finally slowed down. Earnhardt Jr. has also done voice acting in the Disney/Pixar movie Cars as Number 8. I watched my dad die from Alzheimers (in 2014), a hard-ass working man. 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. There were nights where Id win $142 for winning a race, and others where I was the top qualifier, finished third in the heat race and second in the feature and won only $60. His all-time favorite racing memory revolves around, like many other drivers, Daytona International Speedway. Marcis raced seven times per week, including numerous Sunday day/night doubleheaders, where hed race at one track in the afternoon and then drive to another track for an evening sequel. Another popular name in NASCAR for two decades was Mark Martin, who had the most wins in the Xfinity Series with an impressive 49. Nicknamed "Rocketman," Newman has been at the forefront of winning and losing over his 20-year career. His part in making the 1979 Daytona 500 a historic moment will be a part of theGreat American Raceforever. Elliott most recently attended the Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Thanks to his personable appearance and attitude, Sadler appeared on the cover of the NASCAR 07 video game in addition to numerous other forms of media. But when it comes to racing the thing that was his life for more than half of it is just not as important as it once was. It wasnt because of a good, soft tire, because we didnt have them. He asked Spencer what he thought it was. Theres a lot of memories when you race the number of years I did, moving from the ranks of a short-track guy who really had nothing and no big sponsorships and running the 1/3- and 1/4-mile tracks, Marcis said. Where are they now? It is one of the premier salvage yards in the country. These days, Spencer and his wife split time between homes in North Carolina and their native Pennsylvania. When it comes to NASCAR, Ryan Newman is a go-to driver teams depend on. The Hendrick Motorsports driver continued racing until 2012 when he announced that he was retiring to spend time with his family. Youre just as determined as he was and you probably will.. Highest Cup season rank was 12th in 1993. I have no regrets.. 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. The racing of yesteryear was an entirely different sport than it is today, with a lot more risk and less technology. Read his storyhere, There have been a lot of racers who were 'tough' in NASCAR, but not many could touch the resume of the 'Ironman' in the sport. Instead, he tragically died at the age of 49 during the season-opening Daytona 500. 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.. And unless we cut them or blew them out, we could run the same set of tires for a whole year. Her death touched my wife and me so much. He talks about his faith, his future and that fateful day in Daytona many years ago. Both wins came in restrictor-plate races in the summer of 1994 at Daytona (Pepsi 400) and three weeks later at Talladega (Die Hard 500). Geoffrey Bodine finished third in the Cup Series standings in 1990, capping off the best season of his 27-year career. He often returns to Wisconsin, where he owns a few businesses and property. The retired racecar driver is more active than ever, even participating as a coach for the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series teams. Former NASCAR tracks: Where are they now Mike Hembree Special for USA TODAY Sports 0:00 1:05 NASCAR reduced the schedule of its top national series dramatically in 1972 from 48 races to. Now that he has retired, Martin helps other people get into cars. I want to add some value to this. Earnhardt Jr. was just coming into his own when his father passed away in a tragic racing crash. 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. Lakes last Winston Cup (Now Sprint Cup) season came in 1998. 67, will be a teammate to Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick. Spencer and his parents had grandstand seats for many years for the Daytona 500. After the 2002 Daytona 500, Marcis made one more race start in his career, finishing seventh in the 2010 Scotts EZ Seed Shootout, an exhibition race for retired drivers 50 years and older at Bristol Motor Speedway, at the age of 69. Faith, family and home-life stability ultimately won out over checkered flags and chasing wins and championships. Initially racing for his father, Labonte won the coveted NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year. After finishing his last race of the 2019 season, Sadler has been heavily involved with the Autism Speaks Foundation. He was most well-known for his fierce rivalry with Dale Earnhardt Sr., which went on until Earnhardts death in 2001. His racing style was calm and collected, which lead him to become a NASCAR advisor in his later years. I was going to go to Atlanta last week to watch Johnny Sauter, who I know pretty well, in the pick-up truck race, but obviously that race didnt take place (due to the coronavirus outbreak).. The loss of the M&Ms/Mars sponsorship at JGR was a key in Buschs departure. He currently is 64 years old and is living in Kannapolis, North Carolina with his wife. 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 medal ceremony will take place on a podium in Victory Lane, which will be located beneath the Olympic cauldron at the Coliseum. Scott Riggs races with son, Layne. - Mike Skinner In the early 1990's the late Bill France Jr. decided to start a new series which became the third national series sanctioned by NASCAR. 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. The two drivers provide unique in-depth perspectives of the next generation of drivers. I said Im giving it all up. The 1988 Rookie of the year Ken Bouchard never got a win and only got one top-10. 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. Marlin is another driver that had a fair amount of success in a short period. 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. Youd think that Burton would have slowed down at the age of 59, but that isnt the case. I think thats another thing that made us better racers because we learned how to set those cars up with those old, hard tires. The retired racecar driver is more active than ever, even participating as a coach for the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series teams. Bodine rolled nine times and suffered numerous injuries, missing 10 races of the Cup Series season. I was winning in the Busch Series and made some comments to the media about some officiating. The competition for those positions will be intense, with seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, Zane Smith and perhaps IndyCar kingpin Helio Castroneves in the group. Few drivers have the personable appearance that Johnson has, and that has afforded him great popularity. He finished 10th in an Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway in 2013. Thats impressive, to say the least. I was one of his heroes. Pastrana, who will drive car No. He worked as a commentator for ESPN starting in 2006 and continued in 2007. McGuinness ends retirement rumours with TT 2023 entry with Honda. Wallace had a close rivalry with Dale Earnhardt Sr. which lasted until Earnhardts death, although both drivers had mutual respect for each other. The sellout is the eighth consecutive for the 500, which opens the NASCAR Cup Series regular season. 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. In addition to operating his Powersports dealership, Bodine has also provided commentary on televised NASCAR events. Pastrana, 39, said the 500 has been on his bucket list for decades. Earnhardt nearly added an eighth in 2000 but finished just behind Bobby Labonte in the standings. Part two, which deals with Marcis friendship with Dale Earnhardt, will appear Tuesday. Nowadays Labonte shares his expertise with various racing teams, most notably Petty Racing. 3 Chevrolet. They all went on to enjoy successful seasons, and several became hall of famers after stockpiling wins with regularity. Ricky Rudd has also been a television personality hosting SPEED Center and a series of other sportscast. According to Indianapolis Motor Speedways website Gant lives in the same house he did when he was 24 and is a farmer with 300 acres and 250 Angus Beef Cattle. Well, for Gordon, it meant becoming a top executive at Hendrick Motorsports and announcing on NASCAR TV. In 2002 he was diagnosed with Carbon Monoxide Posing and fell very ill and was force to retire. Nicknamed Rocketman, Newman has been at the forefront of winning and losing over his 20-year career. Halifax Medical Center officially pronounced his death at 5:16 p.m. 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. He operates the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation and is the official spokesperson for Virginias 34 state parks since 2003. Allison was part of the infamous Alabama Gang, a well-known group of drivers from Alabama who raced short tracks with high purses. He collided with Ken Schrader after contacting Sterling Marlin and hit the wall head-on. 9.2 Part-time drivers. Pastrana, who has raced in a number of series over a 25-year career, has not competed in the Daytona 500. stories written since the inception of this series in late 2016. Winning numerous championships throughout the 1980s and 1990s, his career was long and varied. Stewart was among one of the major celebrity drivers that propelled NASCAR to unfathomable heights. The two drivers provide unique in-depth perspectives of the next generation of drivers. Toward the end of his career, the driver was focused on mentoring the next generation of drivers. 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. Participants from the United States and Mexico were evaluated by judges from across the NASCAR . Cook resides in North Carolina and still attends races - especially modified events. Jarrett is also an avid golfer and has won quite a few tournaments in his time, boasting a two handicap. No, but its going to be an amazing week.. Lavar Scott, Andrs Prez de Lara, Jaiden Reyna and Justin Campbell are returning to Rev Racing, which operates the diversity program. His driving style was unique and netted him the moniker Million Dollar Bill, which is a name Elliott carries to this day. After his Nascar career came to an end, Petty established the Richard Petty Museum in Level Cross, North Carolina. By John Newby He entered the 2001 season seeking a record-breaking eighth championship. Bill France (Jr.) was special. There arent a lot of drivers who can compete with Sadler and even to this day his skill is undeniable. Nowadays he is still involving in racing. Last season of racing was 2005 in Xfinity Series at age of 48. 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.. 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. Now he helps his son Brandon make a name for himself in the sport. Shepherd still races and competed in 12 Xfinity Series events in 2019. NASCAR racing has changed a lot over the years and Terry Labonte will remain a part of it. You had to work hard to get those cars handling good. Grandstand seating and camping spots are sold out for the Feb. 19 Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway announced Tuesday. 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