Foyt was released from Baylor-St. Luke's Medical Center Tuesday afternoon and is recovering at home from his Nov. 12 triple bypass heart surgery. A LifeFlight helicopter was on site but wasn't needed to transport Blaney to a local hospital. After retirement from the track, Parsons became an award-winning analyst of races on TV, winning an ESPY for his work. The district would be the one currently represented in North Carolina by Republican Howard Coble, who announced Thursday this would be his last term. The NASCAR Hall of Famer said he was able to participate in last weekend's festivities at Darlington Raceway without restriction, joining the NBC Sports booth to broadcast a portion of Sunday's Bojangles' Southern 500. He said he believed that there was a leak on a propane heater and welding sparks ignited the fire. I've got a long way to go but I'm feeling better every day." He adds that he'd rather have broken every bone in his body at once than have his mind altered. Built in 1994, the 5,767-square-foot home was designed to maximize its 190 feet of Lake Norman shoreline, with large windows in nearly every room looking out on the lake. (He did half of 2018 with Roush-Fenway Racing, splitting time with Trevor Bayne). 24 for the past two years even as Gordon has done well on Foxs half-season NASCAR coverage. This is a tribute to Wallace's 2013 induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. And the idea has some high-profile supporters. Others receiving votes were: former drivers L.D. However, a cardiac catheterization procedure performed Monday revealed blockages in arteries where Foyt had several stents from past procedures, most recently in March, 2010. We see a lot of players in all sports that end up on hard times." Former NASCAR driver A.J. 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. So when the opportunity came to be a part of the event, there was no way I was going to say no." "Just Another Racer: The Randy Bethea Story" can be viewed for free on Youtube. from 4-5 pm/et. In all, Foyt spent 25 days in the hospital after being admitted Nov. 7 with chest pains, including 10 days in intensive care. (Yahoo Finance) "I'm doing a lot better; every day I'm doing a little bit more," Foyt said. "I thought I was a pretty good guy, but folks, let me tell you something. October 15, 2022 3:10 pm ET. (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. "I went this year to one of the greatest weekends in racing, the Chili Bowl," Nadeau said. "(Charlotte Observer)(2-15-2014), Rusty Wallace among inductees in Motorsports Hall of Fame: The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America will induct its 26th class of racing legends Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Detroit's historic Fillmore Theater. Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. Together with the Allison family, the Posse Films team will put the dramatic story of one of the greatest NASCAR legends on the silver screen. Jarrett, 82, said he was diagnosed with the disease this winter but that his health prognosis was encouraging. His record includes 12 Nationwide Series wins and 15 victories on the Modified Tour. (Breaking Limits)(3-4-2014), Ricky Rudd to be honored Monday: Created by Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West to honor legendary drivers and personalities in stock car racing, the Stock Car Hall of Fame event has raised funds for local charities for almost 25 years. He lives in Shelby, N.C., where his NASCAR team was based. "I love NASCAR. Rudd finished second in two of the series' 10 races and was third in the points race at the end. The third baseman reportedly agreed to an 11-year, $350 million contract extension with San Diego Padres, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Twenty races into the 1981 season, Childress turned the wheel over to Dale Earnhardt, and in June 1983 at Riverside, Calif., Rudd gave Childress his first victory as a team owner. "It was amazing and really fun. He thought the series was at its best in the mid-1990s when NASCAR ran 31 or 32 races. 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. (AJFR)(11-10-2015) Former NASCAR driver sets Tractor speed record: A 1952 Ford 8N series farm tractor, dubbed the "8NCREDIBLE," stunned those on . "I commend him for doing it because it takes a lot of courage and integrity to not race for two races. Although the colorful Tennessean retired from NASCAR national series competition in 2009, he has raced some on the local short tracks. Neither Elliott (0-for-72) nor Byron (0-for-72) won in the No. He lost seven family members, including his father, to the disease during a six-month stretch in 1983. But that there were hidden cameras inside the house, including in the master bedroom, bathroom and in the guest bedroom where Biffle's former mother-in-law stayed. The event will feature live television coverage by ABC. Lyn St. James, a seven-time Indianapolis 500 starter, founded the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation in 1994 to focus on programs for driver development, advocacy, diversity and education, particularly for women who aspire to become race car drivers. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. He's also known as a former Cup Series winner of the 1963 Daytona Qualified #2 in Daytona, Fla. I've had a few concussions -- I've had a lot, actually -- from go-karts to modifieds to sports cars to the Cup series. "Things were going so well and to have it taken away, yeah, I have a lot of bad feelings over that," Nadeau said. 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. Foyt released from hospital, recovering at home: A.J. In recent years, Wallace has been able to capitalize on his charismatic personality and racing experience in becoming a NASCAR analyst for FOX Sports. Morgan is the executive director of the Kyle Petty Charity Ridea, an annual fundraising trip for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. "As Governor of Iowa, I am very proud to honor Rusty Wallace with this Proclamation today," Branstad said. Fornoro said previously that doctors found blockages in three arteries in which the 79-year-old Foyt previously had stents placed. Rudd had made 788 consecutive starts. It's been good to me, it's made me a lot of money," Wallace said. (DIS)(1-25-2014), Rusty Wallace to drive #2 'Retro' Ford in Daytona test: Team Penske and Miller Lite announced that Rusty Wallace, NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, will drive the #2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion this Thursday, January 9 during a NASCAR test at Daytona International Speedway (DIS). "It's like the worst hangover in your life," he said at the time. 2016, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, John Wes Townely and Brian Scott. Atop the pit box for the #27 will be Richmond native Trip Bruce, who worked with Burton in his Sprint Cup days at Bill Davis Racing. Schrader, 59, won for the first time at Salem since 1999 (and first ARCA win since 2013 at DuQuoin, IL), picking up his 18th all-time ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards victory (in 74 races). May 17, 2020 It's been 19 years since the shocking death of Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the Daytona 500. "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. "I'm in favor of it. 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. While admission is free and open to the public, there will be a silent auction of NASCAR memorabilia to raise money for Feed the Children, a charity Waltrip supports that provides resources for those without life's essentials. It takes a lot to win a NASCAR race. 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. He would never race again. I am going to start traveling. Below is the list of all-time champions in the NASCAR Cup Series. Rudd competed in Cup racing for 32 years, with stints for team owners such as Childress, Rick Hendrick, Bud Moore Roberts and others. Johnson admits he needs, and wants, a pacemaker. Rusty may have been born in Missouri, but we will always claim him as one of our own." McCrory participated in the Winner's Circle awards luncheon in Charlotte Monday as part of the three-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. 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. "I got divorced, had to sell my house and had to start over again. He said he takes medication daily to cope. Please note: no additional merchandise will be signed by Mr. Allison. "He literally goes out of his way to be here whenever possible. The setbacks might've been easier to handle if Hornish weren't so insular, anxiety riddled and self-flogging on the job. "To have Rusty Wallace, a NASCAR champion and a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, assist Miller Lite in recognizing the long association they have had with Team Penske and NASCAR is something special. (WSOC TV Charlotte)(7-3-2017), Youngest Jarrett prefers baseball Zach Jarrett, grandson of Ned Jarrett and son of Dale Jarrett - both members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame - chose baseball instead of racing as a career path. Keselowski first appeared on Sullivan & Son last season. 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. But Hornish isn't about that life anymore. "Just winning anywhere feels good," Schrader said. His plans are more far-reaching than that. We have a great team, we have a lot of fun and really that's what it is. "It's been a dream since I was a little kid. Here's 10 who fans will miss the most from the decade of the 2010s and the drivers who took their place: Four-time champion Jeff Gordon retired after 2015 but returned for eight races in 2016 in relief of injured Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. 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. Allison's visit came as 10,000 square feet of new gaming space was officially opened to the public. 5 Lucas Oil Chevrolet owned by his brother, Bill Gerhart, who also serves as his crew chief. 10 Chevy: one pole and seven top-10s in 191 starts. (4-12-2014) We are proud of the fact that he still calls his native Timmonsville home and Darlington Raceway his hometown track." We wish him a speedy recovery and his on-air status is day to day. What if I'd lost my life right there that day at Daytona? (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. His son works for Major League Baseball, and his twin daughters attend James Madison University and the University of Virginia, respectively. The hit took a lot out of me. Craven retired from commentary in 2020 to open a new venture, Ricky Craven Motorsports. Right now I'm just a loaf. The news brought criticism from Brad Keselowski about the nature of concussion diagnosis. This year, drivers will race in 36 events as they've done since 2001. Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. 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