"There's a little bit of a responsibility on everybody's part, not just the sport as a whole, but the drivers that are currently having the success they're having, myself included," Earnhardt said. Even as a youngster riding around his neighborhood on a small, lawn mower engine-powered car, Ricky Rudd wanted to go fast. "It's amazing how time flies. They make the best deal they can with an owner and hope they eventually hit the big time. I wake up like, 'Well, what am I doing today?' "His many contributions to NASCAR racing have earned him a well-deserved induction to NASCAR's Hall of Fame, and his forward-thinking design of Iowa Speedway helped to create a destination in central Iowa that benefits every Iowan. Stewart-Haas Racing driver Aric Almirola will retire after the 2022 NASCAR season, he announced Monday. (Charlotte Observer)(3-14-2015), Darrell Waltrip speaks at National Prayer Breakfast: On his birthday, NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip gave the keynote address at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning in Washington, DC, addressing a crowd that included President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama and 4,000 attendees from 170 countries. Now retired from the sport, Shepherd is currently 80 years old. Nowadays Johnson has remained in the limelight and has expressed interest in racing the Indianapolis 500. But being at the racetrack was emotionally destructive for Nadeau. "Would it have happen anyway without the concussions that I went through? Gant and his family will be in attendance. "The biggest thing that tarnished my career was me," he explains. Jerry Cook Cook was the first driver featured in the series in late 2016. "You want to throw up but can't; your head is pounding; you feel awful." "Jeff Gordon has been a tremendous ambassador of motorsports, NASCAR and North Carolina," said McCrory. 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. "(Richmond Times Dispatch)(9-7-2014), Rusty Wallace inducted in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace was one of seven men inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on Wednesday. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. Only Richard Petty has more Cup wins -- he retired with 200. It was definitely one of those things where it was time for me to hang it up because like the doctors said, they didn't know if you can take two more or one more hit for you to might not ever be normal again." SunBelt said it is working with local home builders to construct the homes. "I love gardening," Spencer said. I've had a few concussions -- I've had a lot, actually -- from go-karts to modifieds to sports cars to the Cup series. The state's largest gathering of the tourism industry brings together nearly 500 leaders from resorts, attractions, destination marketing organizations, hotels/motels, real estate rental companies, restaurants and retail outlets each year to learn about the latest trends and issues facing the travel industry. I reconnected a little bit and saw a couple of people I knew from the past. Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts with 788. Nadeau said his wreck registered at 121 times the force of gravity. "(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. "My dad has dementia but he's still alive and so is my mother-in-law. The inaugural class was inducted in 1965 which has become a Who's Who in the world of NASCAR. Garner was given unprecedented access. But he's not sad. Gerhart retired in 2019 after competing in the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona. Little brother Kyle . Some of the big names include Bobby Labonte, Ken . "I got asked to go to Japan a month ago and I did some driving at Fuji Speedway, an old Formula One race track. His racing fix also included attending one of dirt track racing's most competitive events. "NASCAR and the motorsports industry are a major part of our state's identity and our economy," said McCrory. When Montoya returned to IndyCar with Team Penske in 2014, Ganassi recruited young Kyle Larson to the No. The driving force to bring Bobby Allison to the Chicago area for a rare visit is the Elmhurst Historical Museum's current exhibit, On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen. (Race 32/36) Full-time drivers [ edit] The 38-year-old said his doctors haven't been able to find the cause of the condition, and that he wasn't medically cleared after a recent test drive at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 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. The modified racing legend and retired NASCAR executive was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2016. Iowa Speedway is a state-of-the-art 7/8 mile asphalt paved tri-oval race track and motorsports facility located just 30 miles east of Des Moines at I-80 Exit 168 in Newton, Iowa. Heats start up Thursday at 3 p.m., and races will run all the way through Saturday. (Lewiston Sun Journal)(9-22-2012), Junior Johnson's house auctioned off: A Lewisville woman who has deep roots in the North Carolina Christmas tree industry was the winning bidder for Junior Johnson's mansion and farm situated just north of the Iredell County line. Good guys go to hell." Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO, or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to learn more. When NASCAR returned to Richmond in September that year, Nadeau made an emotional visit to VCU Medical Center to thank the medical staff. By comparison, the hits that recently sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the doctor with successive concussions registered 40 G's at Kansas and 20 G's at Talladega, respectively. I'm pleased we can honor Janet with the Mildred Marcum Pioneer Award, as she was truly a pioneer in motorsports." He had to either walk the several miles across steep ridges or else hitch-hike, hoping a kind soul would give him a lift to his family's old homeplace in a picturesque valley called Parsonsville. In the year following his stint with RCR, Skinner found himself racing for Morgan-McClure Motorsports, piloting the #4 car. As a part of the expansion, Darrell Waltrip Automotive will add 100 jobs. "This is what people said about me. Backing Wallace and his truck in the event will be Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. The film will showcase the highs and lows of the 55-year love story between Bobby and Judy Allison. "It's been pretty rough but I guess I slept through the roughest part," said Foyt, who will turn 80 in January. A minimum of 65 percent of the total votes is necessary for a candidate to be eligible for induction. "In fact, the motorsports industry has a $6 billion economic impact on North Carolina and employs more than 25,000 people in our state. Unless things change, he not sure when or if he'll be able work again. "Having Rusty Wallace on board to celebrate the original light beer and our rich tradition with NASCAR is something our fans are excited about. Foyt, who has not been to an IndyCar race since the Ft. Worth event on June 8th, underwent successful hip replacement surgery on his left hip Monday in a Houston hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. 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. But something's not right. ( Statesville Record & Landmark )(8-22-2012), Rusty to be honored on #2 Dodge: The featured tag line on the rear bumper of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge of Brad Keselowski this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway will read "Inductee Rusty Wallace." The Batesville, Arkansas, native won four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points races at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a career that spanned from 1981 to 2013. I'm ready to get started. "To go into the National Motorsports Press Association with Ricky Rudd is very special for me personally because of his important contributions to both RCR and the sport of NASCAR racing as a whole. McCrory participated in the Winner's Circle awards luncheon in Charlotte Monday as part of the three-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. Nobody has ever been able to do it. Hornaday, winner of a series-best 51 victories in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series, is more hands-on these days, building dirt Modifieds for grandson Slater Blickensderfer and teammate Billy Workman Jr. as well as several other competitors. Although the colorful Tennessean retired from NASCAR national series competition in 2009, he has raced some on the local short tracks. According to an article on RollCall.com, former NASCAR driver and now Fox Sports TV analyst Kyle Petty [also mentions Terry Labonte as a candidate] could be a candidate for U.S. Congress in 2014 in North Carolina. Known as the "Iron man" of NASCAR; Ricky Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts in NASCAR racing. "I haven't been in a car in a long time. Sounding OK is one thing. Sharon is a track where we have raced a lot through the years and we are ready to tackle the competition." (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. "It was amazing and really fun. He spent time in a medically induced coma and didn't regain full consciousness for three weeks. Maury County Fire Chief Mark Gandee said that crews had to work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and fuel tanks. The Batesville, Arkansas, native competed in NASCAR for more than three decades. Busch could have been feted with gifts as part of a season-long farewell tour. He's a former Cup series winner (one victory in 177 starts), and he was made to feel like just another guy. Jerry Nadeau does not live in the past. Petty also has seven titles. 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. 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