Hutchison presented Allison with two proclamations honoring him and his son. Former NASCAR driver and fellow Missourian Carl Edwards along with St. Louis' Mike Mittler are among those joining Schrader as honorees at the event, at the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex in Springfield. "He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people to speak honestly," says Garner. 1. 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. Driving the #22 Cunningham Motorsports Ford, Kyle Weatherman charged in front of Dominic Ursetta on the final lap to finish second. And the fingers on that hand wouldn't respond. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. net worth, career earnings and salary: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is a retired American NASCAR driver and media personality who has a net worth of $300 million. It was always just me -- all me," he said. World Finals were held in the Coppa Shell and Trofeo Pirelli competitions, with two 35-minute races. Won multiple championships in ARTGO and ASA and purportedly was the all-time winningest late model racer in the country before becoming Cup rookie of the year in 1989 at . Maybe take four races off the schedule and increase that demand that means so much. Jimmie Johnson 4. 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. Trickle is survived by Delores Iwanski of Waukesha, Chuck Trickle of Las Vegas, Sue Trickle of Minneapolis, and Duaine Trickle of Plover. Kyle Busch 7. Last year's inductees included: Former sports car and Formula 1 great Derek Bell; sportscar legend Scott Pruett; and James Hunt, who was inducted posthumously. (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. "But that third kind of bothered me." 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. "I had some problems that most people don't have after open heart surgery so I made my doctors work extra hard but they saved my life. He was also rated as a national "high follow" by Perfect Game Crosschecker. For Foyt, that is called motivation. Thereafter, Bobby and Judy suffer the loss of their two beloved racing sons. "For me, right now, it's all about family and kids," Nadeau said. I've been on my bulldozer a couple times. Marlin, 56, won 10 times in 748 starts in NASCAR's top division, including Daytona in 1994 and '95. The 46-year-old Jimmie is a legend, having competed in the NTT IndyCar Series. "I'll be a little bit more careful about what I eat and the sun exposure that I get, although I'm not going to stop playing golf or going to the races or wherever I need to go. 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. Proud of his Midwestern racing roots, Schrader said he's humbled to be part of the 10-person induction class for the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Fame on Jan. 6. ARCAFest runs June 7-8 at the Milwaukee Mile. I'm just not going to drive a race car anymore. Nadeau has also been keeping his hand in racing in a way that might be somewhat surprising to his fans. The setbacks might've been easier to handle if Hornish weren't so insular, anxiety riddled and self-flogging on the job. (FoxSports)(4-14-2016), What's up with Ron Hornaday? The Standridge decal will be carried on the C post of JDM Chevrolet's driven by #01-Landon Cassill, #4-Jeffrey Earnhardt and #87-Kevin Lepage at Darlington and in other races this year, Davis said. He rebuilt the wrecked '57 Chevy with the blown engine and began winning dirt-track races at Natural Bridge Speedway in western Virginia. Jimmie Johnson As time passes, his accomplishments will be further revered. 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. When all is said and done after Iowa, the former Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year and three-time Most Popular Driver will leave behind a remarkable legacy of longevity and perseverance that is nearly unparalleled in the sport. The Miller Lite Ford Fusion will also feature a commemorative white Miller Lite paint scheme for the "Great American Race". Elliott, who had to test at Pocono beforehand just to be eligible to enter the race, is a few months younger than Shelby Howard was when Howard won at Kansas Speedway in 2003. My dad is one tough guy. Being able to come to the ARCA series and run at Pocono Raceway is huge for me. Gordon and Garner first worked together in 2006 on the multimedia book titled "Speed, Guts, & Glory," about landmark moments in NASCAR history. Foyt was scheduled to be the grand marshal Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. "Then I realized that if I took one more hit it could be my last hit. He made his series debut in 1959 and ran his final Cup race in 1992. The campaign runs until midnight Tuesday night. Even though . The National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame is located on the grounds of Darlington Raceway. And it kept getting worse and worse and worse, so I went to the doctor to see what the hell's going on." Others being honored for their accomplishments in auto racing are Curtis Turner, Mike Duvall, Dick Hutcherson, Gene Stokes and Steve Waid. I couldn't shoot a bird. (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. Iowa Governor honors NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace: Iowa Governor Terry Branstad honored NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace with a State Proclamation in a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon, February 27, at the Capitol building in Des Moines. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2020 NASCAR GP Belgium (Race 4/10). "It's a driving company where we help teenagers learn to drive." (indycar.com)(12-3-2012), Geoff Bodine has no more plans to race UPDATE: After competing in 575 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races over 27 seasons, Geoff Bodine is calling it a career. [More](12-6-2017), Biffle sued for hidden cameras inside home: Channel 9 uncovered allegations of hidden cameras and secret peeping inside a former NASCAR driver's home. The tractor, driven by Fletcher, NC's Jack Donohue (ran five NASCAR Cup races in the 1970's), is the first to ever compete at an East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) sanctioned land speed record event. "There are no limitations," Jarrett said. The 2022 Daytona 500 is the first time he's missed it since 2001. 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. Foyt will be in the hospital for several days. Jayski.com was the listed sponsor of the #47 Ford at Talladega in October 1997. Ned Jarrett Photo credit: Ted Van Pelt American retired racer and two-time NASCAR winning champion, Ned Jarrett, is an established figure in NASCAR. This led him to the Cup Series championship in 1973, 21 career victories and recognition as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Jamie McMurray, Rusty Wallace and Junior Johnson are scheduled to appear on Idris Elba: King of Speed on BBC America, July 14th at 10:00pm/et. He finished his first year in the BGN division in second place to Hall of Fame driver Jack Ingram. That $575 deal led to a solid 15-year NASCAR career that left Mast, now 58, comfortable and content. ("The Company") is scheduled to commence pre-production in late 2014 and filming in early 2015. "I am pretty pumped up about this," said Wallace. "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. Frye recalled Nadeau's pride in working with David Gilliland, leading up to Gilliland's breakthrough 2006 Nationwide Series victory at Kentucky Speedway. Miller Lite and Team Penske began their over two decade long relationship with Rusty Wallace driving the storied No. Last year, he made five attempts with The Motorsports Group in Sprint Cup, but qualified for only one race. . He raced professionally from 1977 to 2013, completing 882 races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. 1992 Petty retired in 1992, having raced in 1,184 NASCAR events, winning 200 of them. At age 15, Rick Mast sold a 4-H project steer for $575 to get money for his first race car. 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. Marlin told The Daily Herald in Columbia that the fire that started Friday morning destroyed his 2,500-square-foot garage in Maury County and three cars that belonged to his son-in-law, Michael House. His marriage to Natalie's mom ended the year after the accident, but he remarried last year to Maryana, a Ukrainian he met online. Food does not taste good and he has trouble swallowing. He was hired by Stewart Haas Racing in 2016 as an interim driver of its No. (Elmira Star-Gazette)(8-6-2014), Drivers on guest on TV shows (Tonight & Tuesday): Current and former NASCAR drivers make guest appearances on popular BBC America, USA Network and TBS television shows this week. So in late-November 2015, after finishing 25th at the Cup season finale at Homestead, Hornish unharnessed himself one last time and exhaled. "It's called Parkinsonism. Jarrett said the purpose of making his story public was to raise awareness for cancer treatment, but the revelation is part of a much longer-running mission. Trickle, a central Wisconsin resident and stock car racer, died by suicide May 16, 2013, in Iron Station, NC at the age of 71. "The toughest part for me is not being able to talk to some of our regulars that are almost like family. However the oldest part time NASCAR Driver is Boris Said at 59 years old. It was strange coming here because I am so used to coming here with dad and watching him race. "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. "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. 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. Thanks again." I was probably the 80th guy to try to do it and probably the 80th guy that failed at it. 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. After retirement from the track, Parsons became an award-winning analyst of races on TV, winning an ESPY for his work. (Associated Press/ESPN.com)(1-27-2012), Ward & Jeb Burton to race in Truck Series: After a five-year absence from competing in a NASCAR race, Ward Burton will drive at Daytona in February in the NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event. Rudd holds the record for most consecutive starts with 788. Posse Films is in pre-production on the heart-centered motivational story of Bobby Allison. He is second on the all-time wins list with 105 victories and won three championships -- in 1966, '68 and '69, before retiring in 1989. Bobby Allison and his late son Davey were inducted into the city's walk of fame on Thursday evening. Foyt is the only driver to win the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. "I deal with the contrast of my life pretty good." (2-13-2014) "I kept a low profile but the kids ended up finding out" who he was, Rudd said. Moore, 88, a decorated veteran of World War II, was part of the Hall's second class in 2011. The house was a dream home for Johnson, taking two years to build under his scrutiny. 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. At the end of a 3.5 hour race, the drivers have aged about 0.5 nanoseconds less than the spectators who stayed still. "I went this year to one of the greatest weekends in racing, the Chili Bowl," Nadeau said. Jeff Gordon is on track to break that mark next month. 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. The last time Wallace piloted the storied #2 Penske machine was at the season ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway November 20, 2005. Drivers who will compete in all 2022 ARCA Menards Series races. The occasion coincides with the 25th anniversary of Wallace's 1989 championship and the approaching 40th anniversary of the original Miller Lite beer. "(Associated Press)(5-28-2012), Childress & Rudd inducted into NMPA Hall of Fame: NASCAR team owner Richard Childress and former NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd were inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Tuesday night at a gala event in Concord, NC. Jimmie Johnson is retiring. Rusty Wallace (Photo: Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images) Like Rudd, Rusty Wallace spent more than two decades in the NASCAR Cup Series. We had a nice solid run and we had a lot of NASCAR fans here, too. Certainly he is deserving of this official Proclamation, as well as his recent induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame." There are two straight-shooting, let's-take-NASCAR-seriously flicks on this list, and "The Last American Hero" is one of them. The following year, Ard was in the top ten 30 times in 35 races, with 23 top five finishes and ten victories. 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. (PR)(12-5-2014), Foyt remains hospitalized: Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. But you can see the talent coming up and they don't hesitate to hand it to the old guy." "(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. 2 car. Maury County Fire Chief Mark Gandee said that crews had to work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and fuel tanks. He won three Winston Cup titles (1981, 1982, 1985), the 1989 Daytona 500, 1992 Southern 500, and is the undisputed Memorial Day major race record holder, having won an unprecedented five Coca-Cola 600 titles. (Assocaited Press/USA Today)(11-3-2012), Sterling Marlin has Parkinsonism: For the past year or so, Sterling Marlin's brain would tell his right hand to complete a fine-motor task, such as cranking a boat or buttoning the collar on a shirt. The American retired racecar driver Ned Jarrett was best known for his calm demeanor, and he became known as "Gentleman Ned Jarrett". In the year following his stint with RCR, Skinner found himself racing for Morgan-McClure Motorsports, piloting the #4 car. This article "List of former NASCAR drivers" is from Wikipedia. What if I'd lost my life right there that day at Daytona? 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. He even competed in a racing series last year against drivers that remind him of his spitfire youth. Charlotte Motor Speedway was always my favorite race track. Next: Top 10 NASCAR drivers of all-time With a rich history that includes two Pettys, an Earnhardt, an Allison and a Wallace plus 74 wins for a legendary IndyCar and NASCAR owner named. His Chevy spun and hit the Turn 1 wall at 135 times the force of gravity. I'm going to have to knock a lot cobwebs off but I got the passion for it." He has made a name for himself after becoming the NASCAR 2007 Busch Series Champion until suddenly retiring in 2017. Nadeau still wonders what's next. References [ edit] "Historical Driver Database of NASCAR Cup Series Drivers 1949 - 2020". (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. McCrory participated in the Winner's Circle awards luncheon in Charlotte Monday as part of the three-day Governor's Conference on Tourism. Those being honored include Ole Bardahl, Raymond Beadle, John Bishop, Ricky Graham, Arie Luyendyk, Marshall Teague and Rusty Wallace. (Associated Press)(11-28-2014), A.J. Foyt is expected to make a full recovery but his doctors have explained to him that it may take longer than he is anticipating. AND An independent feature film on the life story of NASCAR legend, Bobby Allison, developed by Bobby Allison Production LLC. "I hope that I can run strong in it and hopefully win but I'm realistic too," Wallace said. David Gene Pearson was an American stock car driver. The project will get under way in October. Deceased drivers[edit] 2. That crash left Nadeau with a traumatic brain injury, immobility on his left side, a collapsed lung and broken ribs. Gant and his family will be in attendance. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in February 2013. This is going to be a lot of fun, yet there is also a business component too. from 4-5 pm/et. Hornish's only regret, really, is that his wife, Crystal, is the only member of his brood who's witnessed his triumphant moments at the track in the flesh. (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, Snowboarding mishap sidelines NASCAR's Elliott, 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. But there are drivers in all series who struggle to survive competitively, which means they also struggle to survive financially. Nothing to brag about, I was very weak and very tired but I have done some stuff with it. This has been a hard time but the support has lifted my spirits. The line is also a kind of metaphor for a life that is a mixture of frustration and joy, courageous acceptance and occasional regret. "And I've go to tell you, those were people that liked me so you can imagine what people that didn't like me had to say about me." And after changing a shock, he re-entered the racetrack, barreled off into Turn 1 and spun into the concrete wall, driver's side. I'll just be a little bit more careful about exposure for my skin to the sun." I've had a few concussions -- I've had a lot, actually -- from go-karts to modifieds to sports cars to the Cup series. 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. Anchor Allison Latos found a new lawsuit against former driver Greg Biffle. More info at elmhurst.org. We started the feature in the 24th and last position since the field was set based on points. Johnson takes a daily regimen of medication to keep the infection at bay. NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers is an alphabetical list of NASCAR drivers. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)(10-1-2014), Lee Petty and Harry Gant to be honored: Lee Petty and Harry Gant will have N.C. Auto Racing Hall Of Fame in-ground plaques dedicated to the two NASCAR legends in an Oct. 8 ceremony in Mooresville, NC. During my time with ESPN, I watched the X Games a lot and really enjoyed them. I wasn't worried about racing, I was worried about dying." He hung up his helmet at the end of last season, after an eight-year run in stock cars that fell well short of his open-wheel standard. "They had already started chemotherapy and they'll resume that and some radiation treatment," Wright Pond said. 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. GPS and video-overlay technology is also used to map out racing lines and to make comparisons to our professional instructors. McCrory celebrated Gordon's achievements and the contributions of the motorsports industry to North Carolina at a banquet with nearly 400 business leaders, elected officials and members of the motorsports community. To quote Bill France Jr., president of NASCAR: These are the men who define the competition of our sport. He is reported by ALT Driver as being not only one of the richest NASCAR drivers in history but also one of the wealthiest athletes of all time. In 1980, she was inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2006. 3 on the all-time series wins list. "There comes a time when you talk to the doctor and say what are my chances and there's a dead silence. Instead, a number of them need financial help in their everyday lives, especially with medical expenses. "I think it's OK for me to give my opinion. In just a couple weeks, Martin will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Call 1-866-RUSTY-GO, or visit www.iowaspeedway.com to learn more. Former stock car driver Eric McClure has died at age 42, NASCAR announced on Sunday. We have a great team, we have a lot of fun and really that's what it is. Foyt is expected to remain in the hospital through Monday. Foyt has been more active since his first return to his IndyCar Series race shop in mid-January. He's got two more chemo treatments and then hopefully they can go to surgery, but he's hanging tough. Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? Foyt IV was the Best Man. We need to preserve this heritage." Sharon is a track where we have raced a lot through the years and we are ready to tackle the competition." The $5 autograph cards will be available for sale in the Museum gift shop during the event. "I had a great life in racing and met a lot of good people. More info at stockcarhalloffame.org. Shepherd can be reached at (336) 973-4503. The district would be the one currently represented in North Carolina by Republican Howard Coble, who announced Thursday this would be his last term. Former/retired drivers[edit] = Former champion in National Touring Series All statistics used in these tables are as of February 22, 2016. 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." Off the track, Gordon' philanthropic efforts supported pediatric cancer research, treatment and patient support programs through the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation and the Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital in Concord. We see a lot of players in all sports that end up on hard times." The identity of the buyer had been kept confidential. Sam Ard will be honored with the Fireball Roberts Award. He was named on 95 percent of the ballots cast by the NMPA membership. When his daughters' school let it slip that they were having problems drafting substitute teachers, Hornish volunteered. Memorial plans include a statue of Trickle with ceramic tiles featuring photos of Trickle and his cars. Carl Edwards. "(WSOC)(1-15-2015), Congrats to Kyle Petty on his wedding Saturday to Morgan Castano. He adds that he'd rather have broken every bone in his body at once than have his mind altered. and he did that while retired! He and his wife divorced in 2015. (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. Martin bought the home a little over three years ago for $2 million. Except maybe the increased schedule. (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. All statistics used in these tables are as of the end of the 2022 Bank of America Roval 400. He drove for five full seasons, 1976-80, with two top-five finishes. 3 - Jimmie Johnson. And at Darlington, he wasn't about to change. His second-place finish at Daytona was the highest . Honoring them in this way, at the beginning of the NASCAR 50th Anniversary celebration, is one way of showing our true appreciation for them and the invaluable contribution they have given over the past 50 years. He also was a participant in the State Games after an All-Northwestern Conference season and a second-round appearance in the state playoffs. This will be my first time driving the new Gen-6 car, and I think it will give me a better perspective on how I cover the races for ESPN as an analyst. During a practice session at Richmond International Raceway, he crashed hard into the wall, driver's side first. Blaney hit the Turn 1 wall and flipped multiple times. "I'm sure it wouldn't be too tall a challenge to put something together. More info on the Drivers Appearances page. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Gordon retired from fulltime competition at the end of the 2015 season with 93 race wins under his belt - third in the all-time list. Blaney was injured at Eldora May 6 in a qualifying accident during World of Outlaws competition. Photo: ISC Archives. In addition to his work on the track and with teen drivers, Nadeau has also been focused on reaching out to others who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. In April, he underwent a laminectomy in the lumbar region of his spine to relieve sciatic nerve pain. "Too much supply and not enough demand." Foyt in hospital: A.J. Lee Petty was known as a hard charger who had a "never-give-up" driving style and one who never backed down from a challenge. The news brought criticism from Brad Keselowski about the nature of concussion diagnosis. (NASCAR.com)(9-11-2015), Skinner discusses driving hurt: former NASCAR driver, Mike Skinner, was interviewed and discussed about driving hurt during his Sprint Cup career: New York natives, Tommy Baldwin, Jr. and Steve Park, announce the creation of The American Muscle Driving Experience. (140 BUZZ)(9-18-2014), Can money be allotted to help retired drivers? He's the king of our sport. (Iowa Speedway)(3-1-2013), On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen: Fred Lorenzen The story of NASCAR legend and Elmhurst (IL) native Fred Lorenzen comes to life through photos, artifacts, and exciting race footage depicting a little-known local hero who etched his name in the annals of racing history.