(full article at Charlotte Observer)(7-28-2015), Where is Rick Mast? Nobody knew what it was for a long time. "I have a little girl who is eight months old. Joe Gibbs Racing promoted Xfinity driver Erik Jones to the No. I'm just not going to drive a race car anymore. Jarrett, 17, played third base for the Hickory High (N.C.) Red Tornadoes for coach David Craft, and was a prep teammate of current 49er Tyler Barnette. At the end of the season, he was the points champion. There's a youth movement in NASCAR fellow 40-something driver and NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick is calling it quits at the end of the season and Busch conceded 2023 would have been his last one anyway. And I never once thought about an injury, or my brain." And though he's accepted that his physical limitations ended his career at 33, it still frustrates him. Standridge, who raced in the Nationwide Series from 1986 to 1993 and in Sprint Cup from 1993 to 1999, is battling cancer. The Waltrips started going to church together, and he said his life changed for the better. For Foyt, that is called motivation. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. (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. World Finals were held in the Coppa Shell and Trofeo Pirelli competitions, with two 35-minute races. (USA Today)(1-29-2015), A.J. For Sara Christian, this was not an option. But there is no fund to provide such help. (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. He has three career series wins, including a victory last year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He thought the series was at its best in the mid-1990s when NASCAR ran 31 or 32 races. (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. A recent Saturday night outing at Fayetteville Motor Speedway indicated as much -- the top three in the Open Wheel Modified division were built by Hornaday Race Cars. What NASCAR drivers are retiring? It's been two years since Hornaday made his last start in the Truck Series, running what turned out to be an abbreviated schedule with the former Turner Scott Motorsports group and NTS Motorsports. 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. "I purposely waited until I retired from driving so the book would encompass my entire career," says Gordon. I know now how to better take care of my body, so hopefully, it won't come back." 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. Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. (CMS)(5-27-2016), Hornish staying busy without racing: During his eight years as an open-wheel racer, from 2000 until he jumped to NASCAR in '08, Sam Hornish, Jr. was a mighty goliath, reaching the podium a staggering 47 times-19 on the very top step-while claiming three series championships. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is in Cornelius, NC, a wealthy suburb north of Charlotte. Last update: Following. Arie Luyendyk, who began racing on the IndyCar circuit in 1985 and won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and `97, also was inducted. Driving the #22 Cunningham Motorsports Ford, Kyle Weatherman charged in front of Dominic Ursetta on the final lap to finish second. I made a page back in 1997 with some notes and images at Jayski's Talladega Experience page. Since 2008, Watkins Glen International has selected drivers from all racing backgrounds to the elite class known as The Legends of The Glen. The setbacks might've been easier to handle if Hornish weren't so insular, anxiety riddled and self-flogging on the job. But he's not sad. (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. "He wasn't here Wednesday, but we talked on the phone. Clint Bowyer retired at the end of the 2020 racing season. for any retired drivers.any links known of are posted, News on retired drivers, legends and deceased legends and tributes, Bobby Labonte to race for NASCAR Whelen Euro Series title: The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series is about to get some American flavor. I'd tried to gut it out since March because racers never want to show weakness. 2 Miller Lite Ford," said Keselowski. "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. Fifteen-year-old J.J. Haley was fourth in the Braun Auto Chevrolet and Austin Wayne Self finished fifth in the AM Technical Solutions Ford. "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. SERVICES service info and more can be found at Billy's Battle blog or see the full obituary at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com. During his career, he secured three championship wins (2002, 2005, 2011) and collected 49 Cup Series wins in 18 years. The program's custom data acquisition systems record driver inputs such as throttle, steering, and braking; along with other vehicle parameters such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, and accelerations. 10 car for the 2023 season. She did not elaborate on what the complication was. (Yahoo Finance) This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 16:54. The lawsuit details visible cameras all over the outside of the home on Doolie Road. Martin, 57, is one of five drivers who will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2017. "Nowadays I do as little as possible, to be honest," Rudd said. Standridge, 60, ran 23 Cup races and 84 Nationwide events. I feel normal. There are so many times that I forget things. Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. . 14 Chevrolet (later, Ford) to journeyman driver Clint Bowyer. Nadeau still suffers from depression. This is going to be a lot of fun, yet there is also a business component too. January 12, 2023 at 7:10 AM. Rudd finished second in two of the series' 10 races and was third in the points race at the end. My house is right up there off exit 28 (from Interstate 77 at Lake Norman). 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." Baker then added: "Do not shed a tear. Ward will race at Daytona because Jeb is not yet qualified to run at Daytona. I'm not retiring from life. The lost star. Busch has told 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin he wanted to graduate into a coaching/adviser role once he retired. "I love Pennsylvania," Spencer added. [More](4-9-2018), Morgan and Kyle Petty expecting baby: The couple were married in December 2015. Speaking on the main floor of the historic State Capitol Rotunda, Governor Branstad commended Wallace for his contributions to the state of Iowa as designer and part owner of the Iowa Speedway in Newton, and to the sport of NASCAR racing nationwide. Sources close to the situation said the former driver/owner known as "The Last American Hero'' also needs a pacemaker, but the procedure can't be completed until the infection clears. "Dale Jr.'s situation kind of pushed me into making this decision," he said. It's a great workout," he said. February 28, 2023, 10:21 PM. I couldn't shoot a bird. 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. NASCAR: 5 drivers who could retire after Jimmie Johnson. But I need them to know that I'm now trying to move on and get on with my new life as it is today. He went on to form World Karting Endurance at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has done some driver coaching, but never raced again in NASCAR. Kurt Busch announced Saturday that he's stepping away from full-time NASCAR competition in 2023 so he can focus on his long-term health as he recovers from a . We've had a good car here several times, but for whatever reason we didn't win it." During his time in the #2 Miller-sponsored car, the former Penske Racing driver accumulated 37 wins, 145 top-five finishes, 252 top-10 results, while leading a total of 15,012 laps. 2 car. Two inductees are now selected from the 10-person Modern Era Ballot, which is for competitors who have competed in NASCAR for. "I had a vertebrate sore in my neck a couple of times, broke my scapula a few times, had a punctured lung, elbow, arm, knees, ankles and if you name it, I've had it broken or torn. Yeah, I think it would be a great thing. Wallace won 55 Sprint Cup races in a career that stretched from 1980 to 2005. Labonte's debut will mark the first time a Monster Energy Cup Series Champion races in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, further underlining the strong ties between the Euro NASCAR and the American NASCAR and the continuous exchange of drivers between the two continents. Trickle, 71, died May 16 in Iron Station, N.C. "Dick deserves it," said longtime friend and fellow racer Tom Reffner, 73, of Rudolph. UPDATE: Jerry Nadeau still draws an imaginary line down the middle of his body to describe the accident that changed his life 10 years ago this week. (Wisconsin Rapids Tribune), donations can be made to: Dick Trickle Memorial, 6846 Meadow View Lane, Rudolph, WI 54475. Rudd had made 788 consecutive starts. He spent time in a medically induced coma and didn't regain full consciousness for three weeks. Read more more at ESPN.com. Burton, the 2002 Daytona 500 winner and brother of current Richard Childress Racing team member Jeff Burton, stepped away from the sport in 2007 to help Jeb's racing career as well as work with the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation. "I think it's OK for me to give my opinion. Bo-Dyn sleds have won six Olympic medals, two of them gold. When asked if doctors cite his brain injury as a contributing factor to his ongoing depression, Nadeau was uncertain. "Handsome" Harry won 18 races in his 15-year Cup career, including four races in a row in September 1991, plus two more in the then-Busch Series, to earn another nickname, "Mr. "He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people to speak honestly," says Garner. He started with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio in 2007. Except maybe the increased schedule. "I am going retire. "The kids were all born after my IndyCar career, and they weren't at the NASCAR races I happened to win either." "Mooresville, is the absolute center of the sport of auto racing and the home of many of its famous personalities. (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. The car landed in Turn 2. Gordon and Garner first worked together in 2006 on the multimedia book titled "Speed, Guts, & Glory," about landmark moments in NASCAR history. Fortunately, with 76 career wins, seven championships, and a Daytona 500 victory, that just isn't the case. Well known for its community based housing initiatives, Habitat for Humanity has already earmarked the funds it will receive from the SHOF event to build a home for a wounded veteran. Foyt released from hospital, recovering at home: A.J. (1-8-2014), Darrell Waltrip opens Buick GMC: Darrell Waltrip Automotive opened its new $14 million, 28,000-square-foot Buick GMC showroom and service center on Thursday to add to the 30-acre auto campus along Highway 96 in Franklin, TN. Burton had five career wins in in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series and four in the Nationwide Series. Mr. Allison is scheduled to be in the Museum's first floor research library, and the hard-driving racer will sign official autograph cards (provided by the Museum for $5 each) and pose for photos. This weekend not only marks the second anniversary of Trickle's death, but also the second annual Dick Trickle Memorial Celebration at the Rudolph Community Park, the site where the building of the memorial is underway. The 47-year-old racer will retire after the season finale Nov. 5 at Phoenix Raceway. Former NASCAR driver A.J. During a practice session at Richmond International Raceway, he crashed hard into the wall, driver's side first. Johnson said he feels better each day, but, obviously, he will require more medical attention - none of which he can receive until it's certain he no longer has the infection. "There comes a time when you talk to the doctor and say what are my chances and there's a dead silence. And at Darlington, he wasn't about to change. In addition, he made the top-10 on five different occasions. Posse Films is in pre-production on the heart-centered motivational story of Bobby Allison. Martin will attend the start of the Indianapolis 500 before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for his pace-car driving duties. Nevertheless, Johnson, the 81-year-old former NASCAR driver and team owner, does not complain. Man, what a fantastic way to start the year." (Note: Last updated Feb. 27, 2023) 1. Each received more than the required 65 percent of the votes cast by the NMPA's members. This year, the proceeds from the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity. 07 Dec, 2022, 03.46 PM IST Clint Bowyer, analyst for Fox Sports & ex-NASCAR driver, suffers fatal car crash involving pedestrian While taking an exit from a Missouri highway, Clint Bowyer got entangled in a severe car crash that killed a pedestrian. Headquartered at the famed Thompson (CT) Speedway Motorsports Park and Golf Club, the program offers three customizable skill levels to advance through utilizing everything from high-performance American muscle cars to authentic race-ready professional stock cars. Nadeau has also kept his driving skills sharp in a unique way, by helping young drivers handle the challenges of being newbies behind the wheel. The NASCAR Next Gen car is a spec chassis issued by the . 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. Gov. SunBelt said it is working with local home builders to construct the homes. Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." Foyt, 79, had been admitted to the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center on Friday with intermittent chest pains but initial testing results were inconclusive. "I've got a great wife," Nadeau said. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent him to the hospital Wednesday. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. The house was a dream home for Johnson, taking two years to build under his scrutiny. Jeff Gordon is on track to break that mark next month. A two-sport star at Hickory, Jarrett was a member of the varsity basketball team which finished as the state runners-up in the 3A classification. We've been here five days, run 1,000 laps and we don't have a dent on the car. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". In the year following his stint with RCR, Skinner found himself racing for Morgan-McClure Motorsports, piloting the #4 car. Wallace is going to test with the team at the Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas to get acclimated to the car and the crew before arriving at Daytona International Speedway. He was also voted as one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers. UPDATE: driver Lennie Pond was recovering at home in Chester on Monday after undergoing surgery Friday for a cancerous tumor on his brain. "Having Rusty Wallace on board to celebrate the original light beer and our rich tradition with NASCAR is something our fans are excited about. For more information, please visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457. He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. I'll get to do some gardening, but that isn't all I am going to do. It definitely opens some doors for us and enables us to do something different. 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. In addition to an autograph session, those in attendance could check out memorabilia and vintage cars. "I don't want that word associated with me. Unless things change, he not sure when or if he'll be able work again. It's an art. After his final two years saw limited action and an attempt at owning a team, Rudd stepped away for good after a 21st-place finish at the Ford 500 in Homestead-Miami in 2007. His driving career ended on October 20, 1984 at North Carolina Motor Speedway near Rockingham when he was involved in a terrible crash. Foyt Undergoes Successful Triple Bypass Surgery: Four-time Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 winner and former NASCAR team owner A.J. I was probably the 80th guy to try to do it and probably the 80th guy that failed at it. Former NASCAR driver A.J. Johnson takes a daily regimen of medication to keep the infection at bay. Edwards gives the crew chief's daughter Ashley (guest-star Spencer Grammer), who is an up-and-coming race car driver, tips about excelling on the track. The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. (Wallace PR)(8-1-2015), Buddy Baker facing death with predictable courage: Buddy Baker is facing the end of his life with the same courage he demonstrated during a long NASCAR career, when he sometimes drove at more than 200 mph. (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. Please note: no additional merchandise will be signed by Mr. Allison. After further consultation and tests at the Center for Advanced Medicine and Clinical Research in Cornelius, North Carolina, Dr. Rashid Buttar discovered additional melanoma and prescribed a four-week course of treatment in July. "I still love racing, everything about it, and would still be doing it if I could," Nadeau said. "I even got knocked out in high school football, so my head injuries started a long time ago. Donn Lee Steuck, one of the directors of the Dick Trickle Memorial Project said after four years of work by project directors and volunteers, the finish line is in sight for the memorial to the central Wisconsin native who became a NASCAR racing legend. I realized that I could have been killed that day. "I was doing it for the fun of it. The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. The $5 autograph cards will be available for sale in the Museum gift shop during the event. Childress and Rudd were the 79th and 80th inductees. Spencer also competed on several other NASCAR circuits. There were years when many in NASCAR Nation called veteran driver Jeff Burton "the Mayor" in recognition of his intellect, classy demeanor, wisdom and ability to calm issues in the Cup Series garage. 'Well, we don't own the hotel, we don't know when we check out. This is Richard Petty. It's been really, really hard. Cale is very deserving of his induction and his commitment and dedication to the growth and success of NASCAR and stock car racing is unparalleled," Darlington president Chris Browning said. Bobby Labonte, the first driver to win championships in two different NASCAR national series, will compete fulltime in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series in 2018 in hopes of adding an international title to his Hall of Fame-worthy career. For the first time in his long and storied career, Darrell would be watching the race from the broadcast booth high above the track, explaining its complexities to a television audience of millions. You'd think a guy that good would be trying to line up on the starting grid for the centennial edition of the Indy 500. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. The half-mile dirt track of Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia will host that test. I had a dream as a kid of winning races and championships but I never thought it would take me to the places it has in my life." Rutherford III is a retired NASCAR driver. 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. 18 Yacco Toyota for RDV Competition. Allison is a long-time friend of "The Golden Boy," a friendship that dates back to the start of Allison's career in the 1960s. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the leading vote-getter in his class. Johnson's $17.5 million tally last year is half of what Earnhardt earned a decade prior as the highest-paid Nascar driver. While Earnhardt's career wasn't cut short in terms of his accomplishments, it was . "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. I just knew that racing wasn't important on the days I couldn't get out of bed. The former Camping World Truck Series champion was chosen for his annual benefit, the Skinner Roundup. (Bang Shift/JackDonohue.com)(10-7-2015), Ned Jarrett cancer-free after treatment for melanoma: Ned Jarrett, a two-time champion in NASCAR's premier series, said Thursday that he is cancer-free after surgery and four weeks of recent treatment for melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Jared Landers will team with late model dirt-race legend Scott Bloomquist, with both drivers competing for the Lucas Oil Late Model Championship in 2015. What would I have done? Foyt remains in a Houston hospital, more than two weeks after he had triple-bypass surgery on his heart. Imagine being a professional NASCAR driver at a time when women were expected to stay at home and take care of the children. (Daytona International Speedway)(11-27-2016), Mike and Angie Skinner selected as fourth quarter Spirit Award winners: The National Motorsports Press Association has announced Mike Skinner and his wife, Angie, as the winners of the fourth quarter Pocono Spirit Award. "The biggest thing that tarnished my career was me," he explains. He spent 2007-2013 in Cup, winning 2007 Rookie of the Year, nine poles and two races (Sonoma and Watkins Glen) in 255 starts. "People are going to be able to read about me like they've never read about me before." (NMPA)(11-24-2016), Mark Martin Selling North Carolina Lakeside Home: Retired professional stock car racer Mark Martin has put his lakeside mansion in North Carolina on the market for $2.55 million. 90 Ford of owner Junie Donlavey. Allison narrated the original documentary that plays in the gallery, and he provided many anecdotes and insights on Fred's career to help develop the storyline of the exhibit. (National Speed Sport News)(6-21-2016), Mark Martin to drive the pace car before Coke 600: NASCAR legend Mark Martin made numerous memories while racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the 2002 Coca-Cola 600 winner will make a triumphant return to the iconic 1.5-mile superspeedway on Sunday when - to commemorate being inducted into the 2017 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - Martin will drive the Toyota pace car prior to the green flag for the 57th running of the Coca-Cola 600. Busch just wished . Family members are supportive of the efforts. The family said "we expect a full recovery soon." He played himself and got into a fender bender with character Ok Cha (Jodi Long) when attempting to parallel park. "Ironically, two of the best years I ever had in racing was driving a Buick. "(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. Wallace will practice on Thursday, Dec. 1 followed by qualifying and racing on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. His subject wasn't racing, religion, politics or anything of the sort. (Richmond Times Dispatch / hillmanracing.com)(1-27-2012), Bubba Wallace and NASCAR: What we know and what will change after recent hate crime inquiries, NASCAR reveals pic of noose; concern was 'real', Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. find out his wife is pregnant with their second child, Kurt Busch still not cleared from July concussion, Nemechek wins final NASCAR race at Fontana, Ky. Busch takes Fontana for 1st win with RCR, Rain pushes Xfinity Series at Fontana to Sunday, Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at Fontana, Stenhouse wins longest Daytona 500 in history, Hill goes last to 1st to win Xfinity season opener, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. He hasn't peeked in his rearview mirror much since. "It's a driving company where we help teenagers learn to drive." Foyt, who has lost 50 pounds over the winter, does not expect to make it to a race before May as his current treatment keeps him tied to Houston. That race was the first of several events for the "retired" NASCAR star over the past 12 months, including 12 IndyCar road-course races with Chip Ganassi Racing, and three more IMSA events behind the wheel of the No. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. 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. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. "I kept a low profile but the kids ended up finding out" who he was, Rudd said. I don't know how you keep a sponsor.' Hardly. (Associated Press/ESPN)(1-16-2015), What is Mark Martin up to? Ron Hornaday is currently not competing in NASCAR, but the four-time champion appears to be as busy as ever. Spencer, from Berwick, Pa., isn't leaving North Carolina simply to re-unite with relatives. The project kickoff date is May 18 at the Rudolph Community Park on the west side of highways 13 and 34 in Rudolph. 2017, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Michael Waltrip, Hermie Sadler, Boris Said, Bobby Labonte, Maybe Matt Kenseth and Danica Patrick. 13 Tony Stewart via SB Nation All are in town for the Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway. 1. The Clint Eastwood movie Grand Torino brought these vehicle to a younger audience, building more appreciation for this sleeper among collectible Fords. We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." His parents who helped mold him into a ferocious stock car driver would have cheered him on. A spokeswoman for the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner said Friday that Foyt may stay in the hospital through the weekend. ("The Company") is scheduled to commence pre-production in late 2014 and filming in early 2015. He was also rated as a national "high follow" by Perfect Game Crosschecker. Parsons died in 2007 at age 66 of complications from cancer. Police in Atlanta have released bodycam video showing a burglary suspect jumping out of a second-story window after police deployed Tasers during a foot chase. After the diagnosis, he had successful surgery Feb. 20 to remove the cancerous areas. (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. "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. Known as the "Iron man" of NASCAR; Ricky Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts in NASCAR racing. Overall, Childress has 100 Cup wins, as well as 56 victories and five team-owner titles in the Nationwide ranks, and 24 wins and two Camping World Truck Series crowns. The winning bid was $2.3 million and the sale is scheduled to close this week. (NASCAR.com)(2-5-2015), NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson recovering from stroke: NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson is recovering after he suffered a mild stroke Dec. 9. I used to have so much get-up-and-go. Jerry Nadeau does not live in the past. We see a lot of players in all sports that end up on hard times." FILE -Kurt Busch (45) pits during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. NASCAR's next 75 years almost certainly will include at least a partially electric vehicle turning laps at Daytona International Speedway. 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