Earned two poles in five starts, with a best finish of third at Martinsville. At age 15, Rick Mast sold a 4-H project steer for $575 to get money for his first race car. In just a couple weeks, Martin will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. "I do work for an organization called B.R.A.K.E.S.," Nadeau said. season, List of EA Sports NASCAR series cover athletes, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_former_NASCAR_drivers&oldid=924203, Portal templates with all redlinked portals, = Former champion in National Touring Series, = Former Champion in National Touring Series. At the end of the 2020 season, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Clint Bowyer retired from the sport. (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. Johnson initially was hospitalized on Tuesday near his farm in Wilkes County, N.C. (2-13-2014) It was just great to be back." Rudd was also the 1992 titlist in the International Race of Champions series. "It had been so long since we've been able to win here. "I think that would be a positive thing," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., the perennial choice of fans as NASCAR's most popular driver. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, Parkinsonism is "any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease -- such as tremor, slow movement, impaired speech or muscle stiffness -- especially resulting from the loss of dopamine-containing nerve cells (neurons). 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." Being able to come to the ARCA series and run at Pocono Raceway is huge for me. That color was green, and like the majority of up-and-coming drivers of that era Bethea didn't have enough green in his wallet to compete at his full potential. He posted 15 RBI in 62 plate appearances with a .355 batting average. Nobody knew what it was for a long time. "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. Imagine being a professional NASCAR driver at a time when women were expected to stay at home and take care of the children. His last full season was 2013, after which Childress brought in Ryan Newman. Petty also has seven titles. He was named on 95 percent of the ballots cast by the NMPA membership. He would never race again. Semi-retired icon Jimmie Johnson owns the most NASCAR Cup Series race wins (6), the most top 5 finishes (13) and the most top 10s (18) in track history, while Kevin Harvick should set a record . It's a great workout," he said. "I hope that I can run strong in it and hopefully win but I'm realistic too," Wallace said. "We are not only recognizing Jeff tonight for his performance on the racetrack, but also for his philanthropic work in communities across our state and nation." (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. Given their success, it seems that trust has been well placed. NOTE: do NOT have any email addresses He moved into the TV booth after a token final start at Daytona Beach in 2019. The injury, he said, included nerve damage. You just take the medicine and you'll be fine. NASCAR drivers at all levels - Sprint Cup, Nationwide, World Camping Truck, K&N Pro Series - are independent contractors. Some of the big names include Bobby Labonte, Ken . UPDATE: The August 1st U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway will be Kenny Wallace's third NASCAR Xfinity Series start of 2015. Bodine is quick to point out he is not retiring. Foyt released from hospital, recovering at home: A.J. Stewart-Haas Racing driver Aric Almirola will retire after the 2022 NASCAR season, he announced Monday. Instead, he hired Ryan Newman, who drove the No. 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. Marlin, 56, won 10 times in 748 starts in NASCAR's top division, including Daytona in 1994 and '95. "The kids were all born after my IndyCar career, and they weren't at the NASCAR races I happened to win either." The late Lee Petty, a Randleman, N.C. native, won 54 races in his 16-year career in what is now known as NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. This is shown by what will be--following Iowa--an all-time record 547 career Xfinity Series starts and 904 combined NASCAR national series starts (14th all-time). He began suffering early in 2002, lacking energy and enduring headaches, fatigue and nausea. (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. He'll tell you it is better than the alternative. 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. The event was also highlighted with a special performance by legendary singer, pianist and composer Elton John. NASCAR & Auto Racing Carl Edwards on post-NASCAR life, retiring at 37, love of Kansas Speedway and America By Randy Covitz Special to The Star April 23, 2021 5:00 AM A month before the 2017. (NBCSports)(7-7-2015), Dick Trickle Memorial emerging: The beginnings of the Dick Trickle Memorial at the Rudolph Community Park (Wisconsin) are slowly beginning to emerge from the grassy field, thanks to the hard work of those dedicated to preserving the racing legend's memory. "When I heard we had the opportunity to get this point, we just went to work on it to see if we could put it together and we were able to." I tried to do that, and if I had to do it all over again, I would've stepped out of the car like Kyle Busch instead of coming back earlier. But, Bethea's dream of NASCAR success was unfulfilled for reasons he attributes to color. "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." "The team did great and I learned a ton. Her 2013 debut with Stewart-Haas Racing generated a virtual tsunami of all Danica, all the time media and PR hype. His racing fix also included attending one of dirt track racing's most competitive events. The news brought criticism from Brad Keselowski about the nature of concussion diagnosis. 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. 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. There will be a special preview on Thursday, January 31st. Below is the list of all-time champions in the NASCAR Cup Series. McCrory also discussed the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina's economy. More info at stockcarhalloffame.org. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent him to the hospital Wednesday. It's unfathomable to some, unconscionable to others. (RustyWallace.com)(4-3-2015), Elliott voted into NMPA Hall of Fame: Less than two months after being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, legendary driver Bill Elliott has been selected for induction into yet another notable motorsports hall of fame. (USA Today)(1-29-2015), A.J. Wallace finished 23rd in the May race at Iowa. 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. His former central Wisconsin racing buddies choose to focus on Trickle's life and contributions to the racing community. Cole Custer (41) and Tyler Reddick (8) during. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." He ran 20 full seasonssix poles, 21 victories, eight top 10 seasonsfor six owners, mostly Jack Roush and Richard Childress. (2-16-2014), Get Well DW UPDATE: NASCAR Hall of Famer and Fox broadcaster Darrell Waltrip is having gall bladder surgery today (Feb 13th) in Nashville, TN. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in February 2013. "Nowadays I do as little as possible, to be honest," Rudd said. Rookie Chase Elliott inherited the legendary No. Ard suffered a head injury which led to other complications and eventually brought on the dreaded Alzheimer's disease. "I love NASCAR. 2014, Terry Labonte. You're so unpopular with the fans. This article has lists of drivers who no longer compete in NASCAR. The chronic leg pain increased dramatically after he fell while working on his ranch before the Texas race. He is the owner of his own race team, the Shepherd Racing Ventures, and has London Cassill as his full-time driver. 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. 2017, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Michael Waltrip, Hermie Sadler, Boris Said, Bobby Labonte, Maybe Matt Kenseth and Danica Patrick. Jeff Gordon's Children's Foundation that helps fight pediatric cancer is one of the local non-profits eager to help the cause. Read more at the Virginian-Pilot. "I just don't know what to do now," he said. The elder Elliott stood alone atop the Hendrick Motorsports ARCA team transporter for most of the race watching his son make laps, take the lead, and then hold on for the victory. During my time with ESPN, I watched the X Games a lot and really enjoyed them. Shawna Robinson According to today's ranking, we have Shawna Robinson as the 10th best NASCAR driver of all time. Jerry Nadeau does not live in the past. There is ample money available. 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. 24 from Gordon for 2016 and 2017 before moving into the No. Photo: Pinterest/Roger De Guimera Robert K. Hillin Jr. competed in both the Winston Cup and Busch Series races for NASCAR. The occasion coincides with the 25th anniversary of Wallace's 1989 championship and the approaching 40th anniversary of the original Miller Lite beer. "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. The son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Buck Baker, the 6-foot-6 Baker was known as the "Gentle Giant" during his racing days. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. Allison's visit came as 10,000 square feet of new gaming space was officially opened to the public. And she did this after Title IX was passed in 1972 and Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in 1973, so it also brought motorsports into the spotlight. The 2014 Inductee will be Ricky Rudd. "It was a difficult decision, but not as difficult as you'd think. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. * NASCAR Xfinity career: 236 starts, 49 wins, 112 top-five and 152 top-10 finishes. Martin said when he hit the Springfield track in the 70s that he thought he had made it to the big time. As for funding it, Biffle said, "Man, I am not a financial guy whatsoever." He spent 2007-2013 in Cup, winning 2007 Rookie of the Year, nine poles and two races (Sonoma and Watkins Glen) in 255 starts. Bodine, 63, ran select races in 2011 for Tommy Baldwin Racing. 6 Ford to 14 top 10s and the 2019 playoffs. (Fayetteville Observer)(2-17-2012), New Darrell Waltrip Book released: NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip knew that big changes were in the wind on the morning of February 18, 2001. The Spirit Award "recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports." Miller Lite and Team Penske began their over two decade long relationship with Rusty Wallace driving the storied No. He's got two more chemo treatments and then hopefully they can go to surgery, but he's hanging tough. 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. His parents who helped mold him into a ferocious stock car driver would have cheered him on. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. Fortunately he made sound financial choices both before and after the injury. "I got divorced, had to sell my house and had to start over again. For more information, please visit www.elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457. Johnson admits he needs, and wants, a pacemaker. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. Would I have gone to heaven? He drove for five full seasons, 1976-80, with two top-five finishes. "Just winning anywhere feels good," Schrader said. The lost star. 42 Chevrolet. He won the Mid-Atlantic Regional title as well. Do NASCAR drivers age slower? Harry Gant, from Taylorsville, N.C. won over 300 races in the NASCAR Sportsman (Nationwide) series and three NASCAR National Sportsman titles before turning his sights on what was the Winston Cup Series in 1979. "When I finally came to or woke up, I realized that that wreck had knocked me unconscious," Waltrip said. Moving on to go-karts capable of speeds topping 100 mph as he got older just solidified the mindset. I'm going to have to knock a lot cobwebs off but I got the passion for it." Foyt was scheduled to be the grand marshal Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. SunBelt paid Elliott, a NASCAR hall of famer, $4.2 million for the land. Bo-Dyn sleds have won six Olympic medals, two of them gold. 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 wasn't only physically hurt, I was mentally hurt. 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. He and his wife divorced in 2015. Foyt has been released from a Houston hospital more than three weeks after triple-bypass heart surgery. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. In 1998, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, NASCAR gathered a panel to select the "50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time." It was inspired in part by the NBA's decision to select the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History on its 50th anniversary in 1996. The following year, Ard was in the top ten 30 times in 35 races, with 23 top five finishes and ten victories. He has great grip with his left hand, so we are very much encouraged. "Billy is a great guy who loves to race and who loves being around the sport," Davis said. At 45, chronic carbon-monoxide poisoning ended Mast's career. "It scared the hell out of me, and I mean that literally. In all, Foyt spent 25 days in the hospital after being admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains, including 10 days in intensive care. "I've had people say, 'Man, you got Parkinson's Disease?' "I even got knocked out in high school football, so my head injuries started a long time ago. Aluminum frames will have descriptions of the cars, owners, sponsors and the years Trickle drove the car. The toughest part, Nadeau says, is that a brain injury makes you feel like a different person. Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. Carl Edwards is scheduled to make a cameo appearance on USA Network's Royal Pains, Tuesday, July 15 at 9:00pm/et. He tried for a time to mentor young racers. 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. Before he married Mary Anna four months ago, he said he would at times hole himself up in his bedroom, draw the blinds, order pizza and watch movies all day. It was strange coming here because I am so used to coming here with dad and watching him race. Kenny had 12 top 10 finishes in his young Winston Cup series career. 24. "Too much supply and not enough demand." The car landed in Turn 2. Elliott's induction will be held Sept. 4 at the Darlington (S.C.) Country Club. 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. This year, drivers will race in 36 events as they've done since 2001. (1-1-2013), Jarrett's son to play baseball with Charlotte 49ers: Zach Jarrett, the son of former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Dale Jarrett, was one of eight baseball players signed by UNC Charlotte during the early commitment period for the 2014 season. Jarrett, 82, said he was diagnosed with the disease this winter but that his health prognosis was encouraging. 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. "My dad has dementia but he's still alive and so is my mother-in-law. While he may not have reached victory lane in the Sprint Cup series, Wallace played a vital role in several of its most memorable finishes, including pushing the late Dale Earnhardt to his final NASCAR victory at Talladega in 2000. "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. The depth of his dedication can be measured in what he went through to attend practices. My house is right up there off exit 28 (from Interstate 77 at Lake Norman). "I think it's OK for me to give my opinion. During his career, he secured three championship wins (2002, 2005, 2011) and collected 49 Cup Series wins in 18 years. Read more more at ESPN.com. And the idea has some high-profile supporters. 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. Waltrip, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, lead analyst on NASCAR for FOX and Franklin resident, opened his Honda dealership in 1985. Johnson said his plans for the immediate future remain unaltered. I've had all of those multiple concussions and they add up. After a storied career running mainly short tracks across the country, the sanctioning body saw fit to cater more to the factory-backed teams and most of the cars back then and even more today, are driven by Cup regulars and the independently financed teams have to take what's left, but not Ard. (4-13-2016), Update on Jerry Nadeau: Thirteen years ago, Jerry Nadeau's life changed forever. On the all-time wins list, he is ranked fourth, earning more than $20 million. "We are very excited about the opportunity to team Jared up with Scott Bloomquist this season," said NASCAR legend Mark Martin, who cut his racing teeth at the dirt track before moving on to NASCAR stardom. Neither Elliott (0-for-72) nor Byron (0-for-72) won in the No. A spokeswoman for the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner said Friday that Foyt may stay in the hospital through the weekend. "Scott is the master of racing dirt models and anytime you can team with someone of that caliber, you can rest assured it will have a great impact on your program. He finished his first year in the BGN division in second place to Hall of Fame driver Jack Ingram. AND: Two of the greatest names in racing soon will share the same address. The 74-year-old Baker won 19 races in what is now the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including the 1980 Daytona 500. Wallace finished his career with 55 wins - 37 with Penske - and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2013. He served as a broadcaster for TNN and CBS. Landers Triple 7 machine will carry primary partnership from Crop Production Services, along with Mark Martin Automotive, Bad Boy Mowers, Auto Services' Company and Paul McKenna of Big Dog Motorsports. I went how long. 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. The first time he retired was in 1954, and 2002 the second time. You can't do it at the top level. Gant holds the record as the oldest driver at age 52, to ever win a Cup race, in 1992 at the Michigan 400. (Foyt Racing)(11-13-2014), Bill Elliott sells land for housing project: A developer plans to build 300 upscale single-family homes in Cumming (GA) on 143 acres purchased from NASCAR champion Bill Elliott. Certainly he is deserving of this official Proclamation, as well as his recent induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame." Jamie McMurray wasted no time finding success in the Cup Series, winning his second career start, at Charlotte in fall 2002. This has been a hard time but the support has lifted my spirits. "Rusty is without a doubt our best promoter," said Iowa Speedway President and co-owner Stan Clement. Deceased drivers[edit] The death of the racing legend resulted in numerous changes, which have greatly improved the overall safety for the drivers. The past and future of the NASCAR Cup Series converged Tuesday in Winston-Salem, N.C. when a trio of retired stars strapped in to test the sport's Next Gen car at historic Bowman Gray Stadium. DW will not be in Daytona for the Sprint Unlimited or Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday, but plans to be back at the track on Monday. The campus also has two service centers specializing in Honda, Volvo and Subaru service. "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" tells the story of Bethea's racing life, from sweeping the floors in legendary engine builder Banjo Matthews' shop, to his venture into Formula Super-V racing, which he attributes as the main reason he failed to maintain long term success in NASCAR. Wright Pond said his brother is maintaining an upbeat attitude, "and he and his family really appreciate the support that has poured in." After retirement from the track, Parsons became an award-winning analyst of races on TV, winning an ESPY for his work. Racing was my life, and it got taken away." Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. The lawsuit claims Biffle recorded his ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law on a digital video recorder and showed that video to other people. 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. Jerry Cook Cook was the first driver featured in the series in late 2016. (NBC Sports)(11-27-2016), Mark Martin elected to NMPA Hall of Fame: Mark Martin, winner of 40 NASCAR premier series races and a runner-up in the championship battle on five occasions, has been selected for induction into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Jeff Gordon retired at 44, one year before Tony Stewart stepped away at 45. It's been good to me, it's made me a lot of money," Wallace said. Although he had a sponsor willing to back him this season if an opportunity arose to run with a team in any of NASCAR's three series, no deal panned out for the veteran. "It's amazing how time flies. Others receiving votes but falling short of the required 65 percent necessary for induction were veteran crew chiefs Kirk Shelmerdine (61 percent), Buddy Parrott (59 percent) and Larry McReynolds (51 percent); and long-time Martinsville Speedway public relations director Dick Thompson (59 percent). The total had been five inductees per year prior to this change. In addition to an autograph session, those in attendance could check out memorabilia and vintage cars. Martin also captured two NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race wins, in 1998 and 2005, and six NASCAR XFINITY Series victories at the speedway. 20 Toyota, where hes won twice and made this years playoffs. "(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. (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. Since that tragic day, NASCAR has been on the longest streak without a fatality in the race organization's 72-year history. He and his family will move to Charlotte in June, where they have already bought a house and will become neighbors to such NASCAR notables as team owners Rick Hendrick and Felix Sabates. The Stock Car Hall of Fame and Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West are proud and honored to assist in raising funds for this amazing cause. I realized that I could have been killed that day. The half-mile dirt track of Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia will host that test. Foyt released from hospital: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt still recovering: A.J. Foyt in hospital: A.J. Biffle's ex-wife and ex-mother-in-law are suing him and Roush Fenway Racing over hidden cameras inside Biffle's estate on Lake Norman in Mooresville. 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. Less than a year after Trickle's death, friends joined together to build a memorial in Trickle's boyhood home of Rudolph. We had a nice solid run and we had a lot of NASCAR fans here, too. Be sure to drop by and see one of NASCAR's finest drivers on April 4th, and check out the On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen exhibit which will be open through May 19, 2013. They make the best deal they can with an owner and hope they eventually hit the big time. 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." "It's a driving company where we help teenagers learn to drive." Marlin said symptoms first began after he suffered a laceration to the knuckle on the middle finger of his right hand. Burton is about to get back to work for NBC as they take over NASCAR coverage at Daytona over the 4th of July weekend. (Realtor)(11-9-2016), Dale Jarrett says he struggles with memory loss: Concussions and how they're diagnosed were pushed back into the spotlight this weekend with the news that #83-Matt DiBenedetto was put into NASCAR's concussion protocol and would miss the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. 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. The race honors the late Lettow, a former standout ASA crew chief who mentored many young drivers. (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. Monday his son Doug was asked how he's doing during a Ford conference call: His younger brother Michael Waltrip would be among the starting drivers. NASCAR: 5 drivers who could retire after Jimmie Johnson James Hunt. 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. It's been really, really hard. Gerhart retired in 2019 after competing in the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona. 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