L.D. Ottinger
On May 19, 2024 by David MitchnerLloyd Doth “L. D.” Ottinger (born December 30, 1938) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He raced occasionally in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series during his career. Driving the Black Diamond Coal No. 2 Chevy, he was a Champion in the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman series, predecessor of the Busch Grand National
Ward Burton
On May 19, 2024 by David MitchnerJohn Edward “Ward” Burton III (born October 25, 1961) is an American former professional stock car racing driver. He has five career wins in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, including the 2002 Daytona 500 and the 2001 Southern 500. A member of the Burton racing family, he is the older brother of fellow NASCAR driver
Derrike Cope
On May 19, 2024 by David MitchnerDerrike Wayne Cope (born November 3, 1958) is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He is best known for his surprise win in the 1990 Daytona 500. He last competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 15 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Rick Ware Racing in an alliance with his
Geoff Bodine
On May 18, 2024 by David MitchnerGeoffrey Eli Bodine (born April 18, 1949) is an American retired motorsport driver and bobsled builder. He is the oldest of the three Bodine brothers (with Brett Bodine and Todd Bodine), and sister Denise. Bodine lives in West Melbourne, Florida. Bodine was born into a racing family as his father and grandfather, Eli Bodine Jr.
Peter Sospenzo
On May 18, 2024 by David MitchnerPeter J. Sospenzo (born December 23, 1956) is an American professional stock car racing driver and crew chief who works for Spire Motorsports on their Next Gen car implementation. He previously competed in the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series as a driver. NASCAR Xfinity Series career 1 race run over 1 year Best finish 108th
Harry Gant
On May 18, 2024 by David MitchnerHarold Phil Gant (born January 10, 1940), known for his many nicknames such as “the Bandit”, “High Groove Harry”, “Hard Luck Harry”, “Mr. September”, and perhaps mostly as “Handsome Harry”, is a retired American stock car racing driver best known for driving the No. 33 Skoal Bandit car on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series circuit
Richard Petty
On May 18, 2024 by David MitchnerRichard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed “the King”, is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No. 43 Plymouth/Pontiac for Petty Enterprises. He is one of the
Kyle Petty
On May 17, 2024 by David MitchnerKyle Eugene Petty (born June 2, 1960) is an American former stock car racing driver and current racing commentator. He is the son of racer Richard Petty, grandson of racer Lee Petty, and father of racer Adam Petty, who was killed in a crash during practice in May 2000. Petty last drove the No. 45
A. J. Foyt
On May 17, 2024 by David MitchnerAnthony Joseph Foyt Jr. (born January 16, 1935) is an American former racing driver who competed in numerous disciplines of motorsport. He is best known for his open wheel racing career, and for becoming the first four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. He holds the most American National Championship titles in history, winning seven. Championship
Peter Wrenn
On May 17, 2024 by David MitchnerPeter Wrenn is a harness racing driver who has over 10,000 career victories.