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Category Search - auto racing (Stock car and race car and drag racing)
(147 found)
J.C. Agajanian
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Joshua James Agajanian
Nickname(s):
J.C.
JC
Aggie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 June 1913
Death Date:
5 May 1984
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
San Pedro, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Last name pronounced "Ag-uh-jane-ee-un." The name "J.C." comes from his aunt calling him Jessie. Car owner and builder in auto racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2009.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
1999.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
2002.
Troy Aikman
football
,
auto racing
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Troy Kenneth Aikman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 November 1966
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
West Covina, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback for teams
UCLA
,
Dallas Cowboys
. Group
The Triplets (Dallas Cowboys)
. Part owner in auto racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
2008.
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
2005.
Davey O'Brien Award
1988.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
2005.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1999.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1997.
Bobby Allison
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Arthur Allison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 December 1937
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Relationships:
father of
Davey Allison
older brother of
Donnie Allison
Older than Donnie Allison by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Davey Allison
Brief Facts:
NASCAR Winston Cup driver and car owner. Was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1991.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1993.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2011.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1993.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1998.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1971.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1972.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1983.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1994.
Davey Allison
auto racing
,
air crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
David Carl Allison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 February 1961
Death Date:
13 July 1993
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Hollywood, Florida, USA
Relationships:
son of
Bobby Allison
nephew of
Donnie Allison
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Ancestors:
Bobby Allison
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Crashed his helicopter at Talladega infield, died the next day.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2005.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1998.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2019.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1996.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1992.
Donnie Allison
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Dunkiny Allison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 September 1939
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Bobby Allison
Younger than Bobby Allison by 1 year.
uncle of
Davey Allison
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Brief Facts:
NASCAR race driver and Indianapolis 500 driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2001.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2009.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2011.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1994.
Aldo Andretti
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Aldo Andretti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 February 1940
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
(then part of Italy), Motovun, Croatia
Relationships:
grand uncle of
Marco Andretti
twin brother of
Mario Andretti
The same age as Mario Andretti.
uncle of
Michael Andretti
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Brief Facts:
Auto racing with his brother until an accident damaged his face.
Marco Andretti
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Marco Michael Andretti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 March 1987
Age today:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
great nephew of
Aldo Andretti
grandson of
Mario Andretti
son of
Michael Andretti
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Ancestors:
Michael Andretti
Mario Andretti
Brief Facts:
Indianapolis 500 racer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Mario Andretti
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Mario Gabriele Andretti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 February 1940
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
(then part of Italy), Motovun, Croatia
Relationships:
twin brother of
Aldo Andretti
The same age as Aldo Andretti.
grandfather of
Marco Andretti
father of
Michael Andretti
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Descendants:
Michael Andretti
Marco Andretti
Brief Facts:
NASCAR and Indianapolis 500 and other auto racing. Became a naturalized United States citizen in 1964.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2005.
Hoosier Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1970.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2000.
Italian-American National Hall of Fame
1986.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2008.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1990.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2018.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2014.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1996.
Michael Andretti
auto racing
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Mario Andretti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 October 1962
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
nephew of
Aldo Andretti
father of
Marco Andretti
son of
Mario Andretti
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Ancestors:
Mario Andretti
Descendants:
Marco Andretti
Brief Facts:
CART Indycar race driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2010.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2008.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Art Arfons
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Eugene Arfons
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 February 1926
Death Date:
3 December 2007
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Held world land speed records with his "Green Monster" series of turbine-powered cars.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
1991.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2008.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
National Tractor Puller Association Hall of Fame
.
Summit County Sports Hall of Fame
.
Buck Baker
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Elzie Wiley Baker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 March 1919
Death Date:
14 April 2002
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Richburg, South Carolina, USA
Relationships:
father of
Buddy Baker
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Descendants:
Buddy Baker
Brief Facts:
Stock car racer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1996.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1998.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2013.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1982.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2001.
Buddy Baker
auto racing
,
sports analyst
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Elzie Wylie Baker Jr.
Nickname(s):
Buddy
Leadfoot
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 January 1941
Death Date:
10 August 2015
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Florence, South Carolina, USA
Relationships:
son of
Buck Baker
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Ancestors:
Buck Baker
Brief Facts:
NASCAR race driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1995.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1999.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1997.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2008.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2020.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1997.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2007.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame
.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1997.
Erwin Baker
motorcycle
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Erwin George Baker
Nickname(s):
Cannon Ball
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 March 1882
Death Date:
10 May 1960
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Dearborn County, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Made 143 cross-country motorcycle speed runs totaling about 550,000 miles. In 1909 won the first race ever held at the newly built Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
1981.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1989.
Jillian Barberie
news
,
actor
,
tv
,
model
,
activist
,
tv
,
auto racing
,
adopted
Real/Birth Name:
Jillian Marie Warry
Also Known As:
Jillian Barberie-Reynolds
Jillian Reynolds
Jillian Warry
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 September 1966
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Brief Facts:
Adopted as a baby. Newscaster on FOX television station
KTTV
in Los Angeles. Co-host TV show
Good Day L.A.
. Actor in TV shows
Good Morning, Miami
,
V.I.P.
. Spokesperson for NutriSystem television commercials. Driver in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach.
Jason Bateman
actor
,
director
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Jason Kent Bateman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 January 1969
Age today:
52, 1 day after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Rye, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Amanda Anka
Born the same year as Amanda Anka.
younger brother of
Justine Bateman
Younger than Justine Bateman by 2 years.
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Brief Facts:
TV series
The Hogan Family
directed at age 19. TV series
Little House on the Prairie
,
Arrested Development
. Movies
The Switch
,
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
,
Identity Thief
,
Love Stinks
,
Necessary Roughness
,
Juno
,
Hancock
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry26 July 2017
Tony Bettenhausen
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen
Nickname(s):
Tunney
Tinley Park Express
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1916
Death Date:
12 May 1961
Age at Death:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Tinley Park, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Indy car racer. Died in a crash on a test run with a resulting fire.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1997.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
2008.
Neil Bonnett
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Neil Bonnett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 July 1946
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Hueytown, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver with 18 victories. Killed in a car crash at the Daytona 500 race.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2005.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2001.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2012.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1997.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1994.
Craig Breedlove
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Craig Breedlove
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 March 1937
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Set land speed records.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2009.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1993.
A.J. Buckley
actor
,
auto racing
,
director
,
writer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Aaron John Buckley
Also Known As:
AJ Buckley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 February 1978
Age today:
42, 25 days before his 43
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Dublin, Ireland
Brief Facts:
TV series
SEAL Team
,
CSI: NY
. Movies
Walking Tall: The Payback
,
Girl Fever
. Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, Long Beach 2011.
Kurt Busch
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
accused
Real/Birth Name:
Kurt Thomas Busch
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 August 1978
Age today:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Kyle Busch
Older than Kyle Busch by 6 years.
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Brief Facts:
Stock car driver. Suspended for domestic violence.
Kyle Busch
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Kyle Thomas Busch
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 May 1985
Age today:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Kurt Busch
Younger than Kurt Busch by 6 years.
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Brief Facts:
Record-setting stock car driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2015.
Jenson Button
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Jenson Alexander Lyons Button
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 January 1980
Age today:
40, 4 days before his 41
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Frome, Somerset, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Formula 1, Formmula Ford, Formula 3 racer. Appointed MBE in the 2010 New Year Honours for his services to motorsport.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
2009.
Red Byron
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Byron
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 March 1915
Death Date:
11 November 1960
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Stock car racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
2002.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2018.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1966.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2002.
Pancho Carter
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Duane C. Carter Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 June 1950
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
CART racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1990.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1991.
Arthur Chevrolet
auto racing
,
business
,
inventor
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Chevrolet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 April 1884
Death Date:
16 April 1946
Age at Death:
61, 9 days before his 62
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchatel, Switzerland
Relationships:
older brother of
Gaston Chevrolet
Older than Gaston Chevrolet by 8 years.
younger brother of
Louis Chevrolet
Younger than Louis Chevrolet by 5 years.
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Brief Facts:
In 1911, he competed in the inaugural Indianapolis 500 but had to drop out after 30 laps. Patented overhead valve engine in 1930. Committed suicide by hanging due to depression.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
Gaston Chevrolet
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Gaston Chevrolet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 October 1892
Death Date:
25 November 1920
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France
Relationships:
younger brother of
Arthur Chevrolet
Younger than Arthur Chevrolet by 8 years.
younger brother of
Louis Chevrolet
Younger than Louis Chevrolet by 13 years.
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Brief Facts:
Competed in the 1919 Indianapolis 500, won the 1920 race. Crashed and killed at Beverly Hills Speedway.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2002.
Louis Chevrolet
auto racing
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 December 1878 (Christmas Day)
Death Date:
6 June 1941
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Relationships:
older brother of
Arthur Chevrolet
Older than Arthur Chevrolet by 5 years.
older brother of
Gaston Chevrolet
Older than Gaston Chevrolet by 13 years.
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Brief Facts:
Became a US citizen 1915. Co-founder of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in 1911. A founder in 1916 of the Frontenac Motor Corporation, which made racing parts for Ford's Model T. Raced cars he made, including the Indianapolis 500.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1969.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
Jim Clark
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
James Clark Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 March 1936
Death Date:
7 April 1968
Age at Death:
32, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Kilmany, Fife, Scotland, UK
Brief Facts:
Formula 1 and Formula 2. Indianapolis 500, won in 1965. Killed in a crash in Germany. Appoinnted OBE.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1963.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1965.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1990.
Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Mike Curb
politician
,
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
musician
,
business
,
composer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Curb
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 December 1944
Age today:
76, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Republican. Lieutenant Governor of California from 1979 to 1983. President of MGM Records and Verve Records. Composed or supervised over 50 motion picture soundtracks and over 400 songs including
All for the Love of Sunshine
,
It Was a Good Time
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2003.
Music City Walk of Fame
2009.
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2014.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
2009.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
U.S. Business Hall of Fame
2001.
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
2006.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry29 June 2007
Ralph DePalma
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Raffaele De Palma
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 December 1882
Death Date:
31 March 1956
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Biccari, Foggia, Italy
Brief Facts:
Emigrated to the United States in 1893. Won the 1915 Indianapolis 500. Set a world speed record of 149.875 mph in 1919.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Dale Earnhardt
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Dale Earnhardt
Also Known As:
Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Nickname(s):
Ironhead
Mr. Restrictor Plate
The Man in Black
The Intimidator
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 April 1951
Death Date:
18 February 2001
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
father of
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
son of
Ralph Earnhardt
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Ralph Earnhardt
Descendants:
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Died in a race car wreck at Daytona.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2006.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2006.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2002.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2001.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1980.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1986.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1987.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1990.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1994.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1995.
Ralph Earnhardt
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Lee Earnhardt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 February 1928
Death Date:
26 September 1973
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
father of
Dale Earnhardt
grandfather of
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Dale Earnhardt
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1997.
National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame
2007.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1989.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
auto racing
,
actor
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Nickname(s):
Junior
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 October 1974
Age today:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
son of
Dale Earnhardt
grandson of
Ralph Earnhardt
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Dale Earnhardt
Ralph Earnhardt
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver, drives red #8 Chevrolet. Movie
Herbie Fully Loaded
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2003.
Chris Economaki
auto racing
,
sports analyst
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher Constantine Economaki
Nickname(s):
The Dean of American Motorsports
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 October 1920
Death Date:
28 September 2012
Age at Death:
91, 17 days before his 92
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Role of
a pit reporter
in the movies
Stroker Ace
,
Six Pack
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1993.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1994.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2009.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1993.
Bill Elliott
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
William Clyde Elliott
Nickname(s):
Wild Bill
Awesome Bill from Dawsonville
Million Dollar Bill,
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 October 1955
Age today:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Dawsonville, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
2002.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2007.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2015.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2015.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1985.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1998.
Red Farmer
NASCAR
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Lawrence Farmer
Nickname(s):
Red
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 October 1932
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Hueytown, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Birth date in dispute, possibly 1928 or 1932. He was a passenger in the helicopter crash at Talladega Speedway that took the life of
Davey Allison
but suffered only broken bones.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2005.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2004.
National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame
2002.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1994.
William Fichtner
actor
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
William Edward Fichtner
Also Known As:
Bill Fichtner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 November 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Mitchell Field Air Force Base, East Meadow, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Phantom
,
Independence Day: Resurgence
,
The Perfect Storm
,
The Dark Knight
,
Blades of Glory
,
The Longest Yard
,
Contact
,
Blackhawk Down
. TV series
Invasion
,
Grace Under Fire
,
Prison Break
,
Entourage
,
MDs
. Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, Long Beach 2011.
Emerson Fittipaldi
auto racing
,
actor
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
Emerson Wojciechowska Fittipaldi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 December 1946
Age today:
74, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Brief Facts:
Formula Two and Formula One race driver. Finished 1st twice at Indianapolis 500.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2003.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2017.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2001.
Bob Flock
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Newman Flock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 April 1918
Death Date:
16 May 1964
Age at Death:
46, 30 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Fort Payne, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Fonty Flock
Older than Fonty Flock by 2 years.
older brother of
Tim Flock
Older than Tim Flock by 6 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Pole position for NASCAR's first Strictly Stock (now Monster Energy Cup Series) race. Was a moonshiner.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
2003.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1981.
Fonty Flock
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Truman Fontell Flock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 March 1921
Death Date:
15 July 1972
Age at Death:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Fort Payne, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Bob Flock
Younger than Bob Flock by 2 years.
older brother of
Tim Flock
Older than Tim Flock by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2004.
Tim Flock
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Julius Timothy Flock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 May 1924
Death Date:
31 March 1998
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Fort Payne, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Bob Flock
Younger than Bob Flock by 6 years.
younger brother of
Fonty Flock
Younger than Fonty Flock by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Early NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1994.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1995.
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
2002.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1999.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2014.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1973.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1999.
Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame
2010.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2000.
Henry Ford
business
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Henry Ford
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 July 1863
Death Date:
7 April 1947
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Greenfield Township, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Ford Motor Company founder. Developed the Model T. Also the Ford trimotor airplane.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1967.
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1993.
Irish American Hall of Fame
2011.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
Michigan Walk of Fame
2006.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1996.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1984.
A.J. Foyt
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 January 1935
Age today:
85, 1 day before his 86
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
The only driver to win the Indianapolis 500 (which he won four times), the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Also won the International Race of Champions all-star racing series in 1976 and 1977.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2007.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1989.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1988.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2001.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2009.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bill France Jr.
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
William Clifton France
Nickname(s):
Little Bill
Bill Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 April 1933
Death Date:
4 June 2007
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Relationships:
son of
Bill France Sr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Bill France Sr.
Brief Facts:
Head of NASCAR 1972 - 2000.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2006.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2001.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2004.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2004.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2001.
Bill France Sr.
NASCAR
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
William Henry Getty France
Also Known As:
William Henry Getty France Sr.
Nickname(s):
Big Bill
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 September 1909
Death Date:
7 June 1992
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Relationships:
father of
Bill France Jr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Bill France Jr.
Brief Facts:
Chairman and CEO of NASCAR. Builder of Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Speedway.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2004.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1992.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1990.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1976.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2000.
Dario Franchitti
auto racing
,
actor
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
George Dario Mario Franchitti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 May 1973
Age today:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Ashley Judd
Younger than Ashley Judd by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Italian ancestry. Resides in Tennessee. Movie
Driven
. Winner of the 2007 Indy 500 race, the 2010 race and the 2012 race. Also drives NASCAR races.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2014.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2019.
Harry Gant
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Phil Gant
Nickname(s):
Handsome Harry
Mr. September
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 January 1940
Age today:
81, 5 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Taylorsville, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver, number 33 car. Movies
Days of Thunder
,
Stroker Ace
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2000.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2006.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2003.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1991.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1999.
Don Garlits
auto racing
,
columnist
,
politician
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Glenn Garlits
Nickname(s):
Big Daddy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 January 1932
Age today:
89, 1 day after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Tampa, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Considered the father of drag racing. Early promoter of safety equipment, and the design of the top fuel dragster.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2004.
Cruisin' Hall of Fame
1999.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
1994.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1997.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1989.
J. Geils
musician
,
jazz
,
blues
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
John Warren Geils Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 February 1946
Death Date:
11 April 2017
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
The J. Geils Band
. Album
Freeze-Frame
. Song
Centerfold
. Guitar.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Joe Gibbs
football
,
coach
,
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Jackson Gibbs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 November 1940
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Mocksville, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR and hot rod racing. Coach team
Washington Redskins
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
,
San Diego Chargers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2020.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2016.
Paul Brown Trophy
1983.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1996.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
.
Bob Glidden
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Bob Glidden
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 August 1944
Death Date:
17 December 2017
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Whiteland, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Drag racer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
2001.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2005.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1994.
Jeff Gordon
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Jeffery Michael Gordon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 August 1971
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Vallejo, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Stock car racer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2018.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2019.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1995.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1998.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1999.
Andy Granatelli
auto racing
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Granatelli
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 March 1923
Death Date:
29 December 2013
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Race car owner. CEO of STP. Owner of TuneUp Masters. Did television commercials.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2003.
Cruisin' Hall of Fame
2002.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2003.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2001.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2013.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
2011.
Dan Gurney
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Sexton Gurney
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 April 1931
Death Date:
14 January 2018
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Port Jefferson, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Formula One racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2007.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2006.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Riverside Sport Hall of Fame
2008.
SCCA Hall of Fame
2014.
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
2003.
Jim Hall
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Jim Hall
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 July 1935
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Abilene, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Race driver and car builder. Formula One and CART. Chaparral cars.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1997.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1994.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Phil Hill
auto racing
,
commentator
Real/Birth Name:
Philip Toll Hill Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 April 1927
Death Date:
28 August 2008
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Three-time winner of the 24-hour race at Le Mans, France. Also won the 12-hour endurance race at Sebring, Florida three times. Commentator for ABC TV program
Wide World of Sports
. Formula One Champion.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2008.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2006.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1989.
Jacky Ickx
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Jacques Bernard Ickx
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 January 1945
Age today:
76, 14 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Brussels, Belgium
Brief Facts:
Name pronouced "Ix" or "Icks." 25 podium finishes in Formula One and six wins in the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2002.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2020.
Bobby Isaac
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Vance Isaac
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 August 1932
Death Date:
14 August 1977
Age at Death:
45, 13 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver, land speed record holder.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1996.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2016.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1979.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1970.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2002.
Dale Jarrett
auto racing
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Dale Arnold Jarrett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 November 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Conover, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
son of
Ned Jarrett
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Ned Jarrett
Brief Facts:
Stock car driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
2008.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2009.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2014.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2011.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1997.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1999.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1997.
Ned Jarrett
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Ned A. Jarrett
Nickname(s):
Gentleman Ned Jarrett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 October 1932
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Newton, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
father of
Dale Jarrett
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Dale Jarrett
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver and two-time champion.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American Auto Race Writers & Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
2008.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1992.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Jacksonville Florida Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1997.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2011.
National Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1973.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2001.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Oceanside Rotary Club Stock Car Hall of Fame
.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1997.
Gordon Johncock
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Gordon Johncock
Nickname(s):
Gordy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 August 1936
Age today:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Hastings, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, in 1973 and 1982.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1999.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2002.
Jimmie Johnson
auto racing
,
activist
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Jimmie Kenneth Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1975
Age today:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
El Cajon, California, USA
Brief Facts:
A NASCAR race car driver. Drives Chevrolet #48. Won three championships in a row. Supports children through his foundation.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2004.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2006.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2007.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2009.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2010.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2013.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2016.
Junior Johnson
auto racing
,
criminal
,
business
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Glenn Johnson Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Last American Hero
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 June 1931
Death Date:
20 December 2019
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Early driver in NASCAR racing. Car owner. Imprisoned for moonshining. Credited with discovering drafting as a race strategy.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1996.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1991.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1973.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2000.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1998.
Parnelli Jones
auto racing
,
business
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Rufus Parnell Jones
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 August 1933
Age today:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Texarkana, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won Indianapolis 500 in 1963. Six IndyCar wins and twelve pole positions, four wins in 34 NASCAR starts.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cruisin' Hall of Fame
2003.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2008.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1990.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1991.
Off-road Motorsports Hall of Fame
1976.
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
2002.
Connie Kalitta
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Conrad Kalitta
Nickname(s):
The Bounty Hunter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 February 1938
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Drag Racer, first to reach 200 miles per hour.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
2002.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
Alan Kulwicki
auto racing
,
accident
,
air crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Dennis Kulwicki
Nickname(s):
Special K
Polish Prince
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 December 1954
Death Date:
1 April 1993
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Greenfield, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR Winston Cup driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bristol Motor Speedway Heroes of Bristol Hall of Fame
1997.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2013.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2002.
Lowe's Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1993.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2010.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2019.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1999.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1996.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1993.
Frank Kurtis
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Peter Kuretich
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 January 1908
Death Date:
17 February 1987
Age at Death:
79, 23 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Racing car designer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2008.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1999.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Bobby Labonte
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Allen Labonte
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 May 1964
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Terry Labonte
Younger than Terry Labonte by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Stock car NASCAR race driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2020.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2000.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2008.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Terry Labonte
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Terrance Lee Labonte
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 November 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Bobby Labonte
Older than Bobby Labonte by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Stock car NASCAR race driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2008.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2017.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2016.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1984.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1996.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2007.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Fred Lorenzen
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Lorenzen Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Golden Boy
Fast Freddie
The Elmhurst Express
Flyin Freddy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 December 1934
Age today:
86, 16 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Elmhurst, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver between 1958 and 1972. Winner of the Daytona 500 in 1965.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2001.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2015.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1978.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2003.
Irlene Mandrell
singer
,
musician
,
country
,
auto racing
,
model
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Ellen Irlene Mandrell
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 January 1956
Age today:
64, 14 days before her 65
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Relationships:
younger sister of
Barbara Mandrell
Younger than Barbara Mandrell by 7 years.
younger sister of
Louise Mandrell
Younger than Louise Mandrell by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Youngest of the Mandrell sisters. Involved in Catalyst Racing.
Pippa Mann
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Philippa Mann
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
11 August 1983
Age today:
37
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Female IZOD IndyCar driver. Also Formula Renault race series.
Nigel Mansell
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Nigel Ernest Mansell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 August 1953
Age today:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
1992 Formula 1 World Champion, 1993 CART Champion & CART Rookie of the Year. Awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's Honours List for his services to motor sports and awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2012 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to children and young people.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1986.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1992.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1993.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2005.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2006.
Broad Street Walk of Stars
A star at 52.47810°N 1.91021°W? August 2011
Dan Marino
football
,
sports analyst
,
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Constantine Marino Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 September 1961
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback. Team
Miami Dolphins
. Analyst for TV show
The NFL Today
. Owner in NASCAR racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award
1984.
Bert Bell Award
1984.
College Football Hall of Fame
2002.
Dolphins Walk of Fame
2011.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
2000.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
NFL Player of the Year
1984.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2005.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1992.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
1998.
Nick Mason
musician
,
auto racing
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Nicholas Berkeley Mason
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 January 1944
Age today:
76, 12 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Drummer, member of the band
Pink Floyd
. Album
The Dark Side of the Moon
. Le Mans racing and auto collector.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2010.
London Avenue of Stars
2010.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1996.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2005.
London Avenue of Stars
2010 as a member of group
Pink Floyd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1996 as a member of group
Pink Floyd
.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2005 as a member of group
Pink Floyd
.
Banjo Matthews
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Edwin Keith Matthews
Nickname(s):
Banjo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 February 1932
Death Date:
2 October 1996
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver, car owner, and car builder.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1998.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1996.
James Matthews (racing Driver)
auto racing
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
James Spencer Matthews
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 August 1975
Age today:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Relationships:
husband of
Pippa Middleton
Older than Pippa Middleton by 8 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Hedge fund manager. Formula 3 driver. Heir to courtesy title Laird of Glen Affric. Married on 20 May 2017.
Rex Mays
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Rex Houston Mays Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 March 1913
Death Date:
6 November 1949
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Riverside, California, USA
Brief Facts:
AAA Championship racer. Killed in a crash at a race held at Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1993.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
Riverside Sport Hall of Fame
2007.
Bruce McLaren
auto racing
,
inventor
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Bruce Leslie McLaren
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 August 1937
Death Date:
2 June 1970
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Aukland, New Zealand
Brief Facts:
Formula One racing champion, also CanAm sports car racing with 56 wins, 3 wins at the Indianapolis 500 and more. Died in a crash, testing his car.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
1991.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
New Zealand Motorsports Wall of Fame
1994.
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Rick Mears
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Rick Ravon Mears
Nickname(s):
Rocket Rick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 December 1951
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the Indianapolis 500 four tims, pole position 6 times.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1997.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1998.
Team Penske Hall of Fame
2017.
Ken Miles
auto racing
,
vehicle crash
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth Henry Miles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 November 1918
Death Date:
17 August 1966
Age at Death:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Winner of multiple road races. Died in a crash testing a new car.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2001.
Stirling Moss
auto racing
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
Stirling Craufurd Moss
Also Known As:
Sir Stirling Moss
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1929
Age today:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
British Formula 1 racing champion. Appointed OBE. Knighted 2000 New Year Honours List.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1957.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1961.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Shirley Muldowney
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Shirley Roque
Gender:
Female
Brief Facts:
Drag racer. Subject of movie
Heart Like a Wheel
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2005.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
2006.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2004.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1990.
Frankie Muniz
actor
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Francisco James Muniz IV
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 December 1985
Age today:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Wood Ridge or Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Malcolm in the Middle
. Movie
Agent Cody Banks
. Atlantic Chamionship races. Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, Long Beach 2011.
Paul Newman
actor
,
producer
,
writer
,
director
,
auto racing
,
business
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Leonard Newman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 January 1925
Death Date:
26 September 2008
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Joanne Woodward
, until he died.
Older than Joanne Woodward by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Salad dressing named "Newman's Own" funds his charity work. Movies
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
,
The Sting
,
The Hustler
,
Cool Hand Luke
,
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cecil B DeMille Award
1984.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1991.
Kennedy Center Honors
1992.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2007.
SCCA Hall of Fame
2009.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry1 February 1994
Cletus "Cowboy" O'Rourke
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Cletus Joseph O'Rourke
Also Known As:
Cletus J. O'Rourke
Nickname(s):
Cowboy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 February 1914
Death Date:
28 October 1997
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Minonk, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Raced midget cars, stripped down, with stock engines such as a Ford V8, in the 1930s, -40s and -50s, often in the Chicago area.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Fred Offenhauser
auto racing
,
engineer
Real/Birth Name:
Fred H. Offenhauser Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 November 1888
Death Date:
17 August 1973
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Automotive engineer. Developed an engine for racing, used in many Indianapolis 500 racecars.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
1982.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2001.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2002.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1999.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1994.
Barney Oldfield
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Berna Eli Oldfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 January 1878
Death Date:
4 October 1946
Age at Death:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
near Wauseon, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
The first man to drive a car at 60 miles per hour on a circular track.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1946.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1989.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
Cotton Owens
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Cotton Owens
Also Known As:
Everett "Cotton" Owens
Nickname(s):
King of the Modifieds
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 May 1924
Death Date:
7 June 2012
Age at Death:
88, 17 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Union, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Sprint Cup (then known as Grand National) winner five straight years (1957-61). Won NASCAR's first live televised race.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2008.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2013.
NASCAR Mechanics Hall of Fame
.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1970.
Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame
2008.
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame
2009.
Jim Pace
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Jim Pace
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 February 1961
Death Date:
13 November 2020
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Monticello, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
24 Hours of Daytona race winner. Died of COVID-19.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Wally Parks
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Wallace Gordon Parks Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 January 1913
Death Date:
28 September 2007
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Goltry, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Founder, president, and chairman of the National Hot Rod Association.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2000.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
1994.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1993.
Benny Parsons
auto racing
,
sports analyst
,
actor
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Stewart Parsons
Nickname(s):
BP
The Professor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 July 1941
Death Date:
16 January 2007
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Movie
Stroker Ace
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1998.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1994.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2005.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2017.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1995.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2008.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1995.
Johnnie Parsons
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Johnnie Woodrow Parsons
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 July 1918
Death Date:
8 September 1984
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Race car driver. Dirt racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2004.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Danica Patrick
auto racing
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Danica Sue Patrick
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
25 March 1982
Age today:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Beloit, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
IndyCar race driver. Won a race at the 2008 Indy Japan 300. Model in the magazine
Sports Illustrated
2009 swimsuit edition.
David Pearson
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
David Gene Pearson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 December 1934
Death Date:
12 November 2018
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Whitney, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Won three NASCAR championships, in 1966, 1968, and 1969.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1995.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1993.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1993.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1993.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2011.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1991.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2005.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1973.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1998.
Roger Penske
auto racing
,
business
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Roger Searle Penske
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 February 1937
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Owner of IndyCar, NASCAR, and American Le Mans Series teams. Owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Penske Corporation.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2015.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
2002.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1998.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2016.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2019.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2010.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2019.
Team Penske Hall of Fame
2016.
Kyle Petty
auto racing
,
business
,
actor
,
activist
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Kyle Eugene Petty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 June 1960
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Level Cross, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
grandson of
Lee Petty
nephew of
Maurice Petty
son of
Richard Petty
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Richard Petty
Lee Petty
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Involved with family business Petty Enterprises. Movie
Stroker Ace
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2010.
Little League Hall of Excellence
2010.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2004.
Lee Petty
auto racing
,
business
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Lee Arnold Petty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 March 1914
Death Date:
5 April 2000
Age at Death:
86, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Randleman, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Kyle Petty
father of
Maurice Petty
father of
Richard Petty
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Maurice Petty
Richard Petty
Kyle Petty
Brief Facts:
One of the pioneers of NASCAR.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1994.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1996.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2011.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1969.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1999.
Maurice Petty
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice Petty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 March 1939
Death Date:
25 July 2020
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Level Cross, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
uncle of
Kyle Petty
son of
Lee Petty
younger brother of
Richard Petty
Younger than Richard Petty by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Lee Petty
Brief Facts:
Engine builder for Petty Enterprises and NASCAR crew chief.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2011.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2014.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2007.
Richard Petty
auto racing
,
politician
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Lee Petty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 July 1937
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Level Cross, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
father of
Kyle Petty
son of
Lee Petty
older brother of
Maurice Petty
Older than Maurice Petty by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Lee Petty
Descendants:
Kyle Petty
Brief Facts:
NASCAR champion, always car number 43. Trademark cowboy hat and sunglasses. In 1996, he was the Republican nominee for North Carolina Secretary of State, but was defeated.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2002.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1992.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1990.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1997.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1989.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1998.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
1997.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1992.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1974.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1975.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1995.
Megyn Price
actor
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Megyn Samantha Price
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
24 March 1971
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
Mystery, Alaska
. TV series
Rules of Engagement
. Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, Long Beach 2011.
Jason Priestley
actor
,
auto racing
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Jason Bradford Priestley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 August 1969
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Brief Facts:
Infiniti Pro Series racing driver. Injured in a car crash at Kentucky Speedway. TV series
Beverly Hills, 90210
.
Don Prudhomme
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Don Prudhomme
Also Known As:
Don "The Snake" Prudhomme
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 April 1941
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
San Fernando, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Champion drag racer and funny car racer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
2000.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2000.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
Bobby Rahal
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Woodward Rahal
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 January 1953
Age today:
68, 5 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Medina, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
father of
Graham Rahal
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Graham Rahal
Brief Facts:
CART open-wheel series driver and team owner.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2004.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2009.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2004.
SCCA Hall of Fame
2013.
Graham Rahal
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Graham Robert Rahal
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 January 1989
Age today:
32, 11 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
son of
Bobby Rahal
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Bobby Rahal
Brief Facts:
Indianapolis 500 racer on his father's team.
Rajo Jack
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Dewey Gatson
Also Known As:
Jack DeSoto
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 July 1905
Death Date:
27 February 1956
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Tyler, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Early African-American stock racecar driver. Named for the Rajo cylinder head product he used on his Model T Fords. Used name Jack DeSoto because of racism at the time.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
2007.
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
2003.
Lance Reventlow
auto racing
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Count Lance von Haugwitz-Hardenberg-Reventlow
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 February 1936
Death Date:
24 July 1972
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Relationships:
son of
Barbara Hutton
first cousin once removed of
Dina Merrill
great nephew of
E.F. Hutton
grandson of
Edna Woolworth
great grandson of
F.W. Woolworth
grandson of
Franklyn Hutton
ex-husband of
Jill St. John
Older than Jill St. John by 4 years.
son of
Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Kurt Haugwitz-Reventlow
Barbara Hutton
Franklyn Hutton
Edna Woolworth
F.W. Woolworth
Brief Facts:
Heir to the Woolworth fortune, playboy. At the age of 21, he was given the choice between becoming an American, Danish or British citizen. He chose American citizenship. Died in a plane crash.
Les Richter
football
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Leslie Alan Richter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 October 1930
Death Date:
12 June 2010
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Linebacker. Team
Los Angeles Rams
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1982.
Cruisin' Hall of Fame
1997.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2007.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2009.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2011.
Riverside Sport Hall of Fame
2005.
St. Louis Football Ring of Honor
2011.
UPI Lineman of the Year
1950.
Eddie Rickenbacker
military
,
hero
,
business
,
writer
,
aviator
,
auto racing
,
cartoonist
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Bickenbacher
Also Known As:
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker
Nickname(s):
Fast Eddie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 October 1890
Death Date:
27 July 1973
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
No middle name at birth. Changed name during World War I. Hero in World War I with 26 aerial victories. Executive and owner of airlines including Easterm Airlines. Owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Scripts written for cartoon
Ace Drummond
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Air & Space Hall of Fame
1966.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1992.
Medal of Honor
1930.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1994.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1965.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1992.
Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2002.
Fireball Roberts
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Glenn Roberts Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 January 1929
Death Date:
2 July 1964
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Tavares, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Died due to pneumonia and sepsis after burns received in a race car crash a few weeks earlier, on May 24.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1993.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2014.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2000.
Floyd Roberts
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Floyd Marion Roberts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 February 1900
Death Date:
30 May 1939
Age at Death:
39
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Jamestown, North Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the 1938 Indianapolis 500 with a then-record speed of 117.2 mph. Killed in the 1939 race.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Mauri Rose
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Maurice Rose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 May 1906
Death Date:
1 January 1981
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Indianapolis 500 racer, won 3 times.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1994.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1996.
Jack Roush
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
John Earnest Roush
Nickname(s):
The Cat in the Hat
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 April 1942
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Covington, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR owner. Survived two plane crashes.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
2004.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2006.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2019.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2010.
Ricky Rudd
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Lee Rudd
Nickname(s):
The Rooster
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 September 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Norfolk County, Virginia, USA
Relationships:
uncle of
Skeet Ulrich
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2014.
Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2012.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2001.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Johnny Rutherford
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
John Sherman Rutherford III
Nickname(s):
Lone Star JR
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 March 1938
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Coffeyville, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
1974, 1976, and 1980 Indianapolis 500 champion.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
1987.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1996.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1996.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1995.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Wendell Scott
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Wendell Oliver Scott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 August 1921
Death Date:
23 December 1990
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Danville, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2006.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1999.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2015.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2000.
Wilbur Shaw
auto racing
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Warren Wilbur Shaw
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 October 1902
Death Date:
30 October 1954
Age at Death:
51, 1 day before his 52
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Wwon the Indianapolis 500 race three times, in 1937, 1939 and 1940. Died in a plane crash near Decatur, Illinois.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1987.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1990.
Carroll Shelby
auto racing
,
business
,
inventor
Real/Birth Name:
Carroll Hall Shelby
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 January 1923
Death Date:
10 May 2012
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Leesburg, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Automotive designer and racing driver. Known for the AC Motors-based Shelby American Cobra and later the Mustang-based performance cars for Ford Motor Company known as Mustang Cobras.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
1992.
Cruisin' Hall of Fame
1997.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Tom Sneva
auto racing
,
educator
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas E. Sneva
Nickname(s):
The Gas Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 June 1948
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Spokane, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR races.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2005.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Lake Speed
auto racing
,
unusual name
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Lake Chambers Speed
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 January 1948
Age today:
72, 2 days before his 73
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Former NASCAR driver. 6-time United States Karting champion and World Karting champion 1978.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
2010.
Scott Speed
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Scott Andrew Speed
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 January 1983
Age today:
37, 9 days before his 38
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Manteca, California, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver with F1 experience. Drives a Toyota Camry for Red Bull.
Jackie Stewart
auto racing
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
John Young Stewart
Also Known As:
Sir Jackie Stewart
Nickname(s):
Flying Scot
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 June 1939
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Milton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
Brief Facts:
Formula One driver. In the 1971 Birthday Honours Stewart was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Knighted 2001.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2013.
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1973.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award
1973.
Tony Stewart
auto racing
,
business
,
model
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Wayne Stewart
Nickname(s):
Smoke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 May 1971
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Columbus, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver and owner of racetracks. Spokesmodel for Subway, Toyota, Burger King.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2019.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2020.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2002.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2005.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
2011.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2006.
Herb Thomas
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Watson Thomas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 April 1923
Death Date:
9 August 2000
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Oliva, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
One of NASCAR's most successful drivers in the 1950s.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1998.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1994.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2017.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2013.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1965.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2005.
Mickey Thompson
auto racing
,
business
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Marion Lee Thompson
Nickname(s):
Mickey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 December 1928
Death Date:
16 March 1988
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Alhambra, California, USA
Brief Facts:
1960, the first American to break the 400 mph barrier. Auto parts business for hot rod cars. Murdered, his wife was also killed.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Automotive Hall of Fame
2009.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
1991.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1990.
Speedy Thompson
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Bruce Thompson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1926
Death Date:
2 April 1972
Age at Death:
45, 1 day before his 46
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Monroe, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1984.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2011.
Tommy Thompson
NASCAR
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Howard W. Thompson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1922
Death Date:
1996
Age:
74 or 75
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
First to win with a Chrysler hemi engine. Built a racetrack with a ¼ mile oval.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame
2012.
Dick Trickle
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
suicide
,
unusual name
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Trickle
Nickname(s):
White Knight
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 October 1941
Death Date:
16 May 2013
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Short track racer. More than an estimated 2,200 races, Trickle logged one million laps and is believed to have won over 1,200 feature races. Suicide by gunshot.
Curtis Turner
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Curtis Turner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 April 1924
Death Date:
4 October 1970
Age at Death:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Floyd, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Stock car racer with a reputation for drinking and partying.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2012.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2006.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2016.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1971.
Al Unser
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Unser
Also Known As:
Al Unser Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 May 1939
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Albuquerque, Arizona, USA
Relationships:
father of
Al Unser Jr.
younger brother of
Bobby Unser
Younger than Bobby Unser by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Al Unser Jr.
Brief Facts:
Driver, CART series and Indianapolis 500 which he won 4 times, including consecutive wins.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2016.
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
Bobby Unser
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Robert William Unser
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 February 1934
Age today:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Al Unser
Older than Al Unser by 5 years.
uncle of
Al Unser Jr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Drive Indianapolis 500. Won 3 times.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1994.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
1997.
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Al Unser Jr.
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Unser Jr.
Nickname(s):
Little Al
Al Junior
Junior
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 April 1962
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Relationships:
son of
Al Unser
nephew of
Bobby Unser
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Al Unser
Brief Facts:
Two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame
2009.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2009.
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
William K. Vanderbilt II
business
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
William Kissam Vanderbilt II
Also Known As:
William K. Vanderbilt Jr.
Nickname(s):
Willie K.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 March 1878
Death Date:
8 January 1944
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
first cousin once removed of
Alfred G. Vanderbilt II
first cousin of
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
son of
Alva Belmont
first cousin twice removed of
Anderson Cooper
first cousin twice removed of
Carter Vanderbilt Cooper
younger brother of
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Younger than Consuelo Vanderbilt by 1 year.
great grandson of
Cornelius Vanderbilt
nephew of
Cornelius Vanderbilt II
first cousin once removed of
Flora Payne Whitney
nephew of
George Washington Vanderbilt
first cousin of
Gertrude Whitney
first cousin of
Gladys Vanderbilt
first cousin once removed of
Gloria Vanderbilt
older brother of
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt
Older than Harold Stirling Vanderbilt by 6 years.
grandson of
Maria Louisa Vanderbilt
father of
Muriel Vanderbilt
first cousin of
Reginald Vanderbilt
husband of
Virginia Fair
grandson of
William H. Vanderbilt
son of
William K. Vanderbilt
father of
William K. Vanderbilt III
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
William K. Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Maria Louisa Vanderbilt
Alva Belmont
Descendants:
William K. Vanderbilt III
Muriel Vanderbilt
Brief Facts:
Built estate "Eagle's Nest". Set record speed for 1 mile - 39 seconds (92mph) in 1904.
Bill Vukovich
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
William John Vukovich
Nickname(s):
Vuky
The Mad Russian
Vuke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1918
Death Date:
30 May 1955
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Serbian ancestry. Formula One and Indy 500 driver. Killed in a crash at the Indy 500.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1991.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1992.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Rusty Wallace
auto racing
,
aviator
,
actor
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Russell William Wallace Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 August 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver. Movie
Herbie Fully Loaded
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
2005.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
2006.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2014.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2013.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2010.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1988.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1993.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2006.
Darrell Waltrip
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Darrell Lee Waltrip
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 February 1947
Age today:
73, 21 days before his 74
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Michael Waltrip
Older than Michael Waltrip by 16 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Driver and owner. NASCAR Cup Series champion and Daytona 500 winner.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1996.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2005.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1990.
Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame
2012.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2003.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2012.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2003.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2006.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1976.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1981.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1982.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2000.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
Michael Waltrip
auto racing
,
NASCAR
,
sports analyst
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Curtis Waltrip
Also Known As:
Mike Waltrip
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 April 1963
Age today:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Darrell Waltrip
Younger than Darrell Waltrip by 16 years.
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Brief Facts:
Two-time winner of the Daytona 500. Owner of Michael Waltrip Racing.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
2010.
Rodger Ward
auto racing
,
aviator
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Rodger M. Ward
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 January 1921
Death Date:
5 July 2004
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Beloit, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Midget cars and open wheel racing. Won at Indy twice.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame
.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1992.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1995.
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
.
West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame
2003.
Joe Weatherly
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Herbert Weatherly
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 May 1922
Death Date:
19 January 1964
Age at Death:
41
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR racer. Died from a head injury in a race crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1994.
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
1998.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2009.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2015.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1965.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2001.
Humpy Wheeler
auto racing
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Augustine Wheeler Jr.
Also Known As:
H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 October 1938
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Belmont, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
President and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Voice role of
Tex
in animated movie
Cars
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2006.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2009.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
2004.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Dan Wheldon
auto racing
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Daniel Clive Wheldon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 June 1978
Death Date:
16 October 2011
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Emberton, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Winner of Indianapolis 500 race, 2005 and 2011. Died in a massive car crash pileup at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Larry Wilcox
actor
,
director
,
producer
,
criminal
,
aviator
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Larry Wilcox
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 August 1947
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
CHiPs
,
Lassie
. Convicted for securities fraud, sentenced to three years probation plus 500 hours community service. Holds a Bonneville Salt Flats land speed record.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame
2001.
Billy Carroll Wooldridge
auto racing
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
William Carroll Wooldridge
Also Known As:
Billy Wooldridge
Nickname(s):
BC
Billy Carroll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 August 1949
Death Date:
18 July 2011
Age at Death:
61, 23 days before his 62
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Relationships:
nephew of
Butterball Wooldridge
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Brief Facts:
Died 2 days after a heart attack and injuries in a crash just as he completed a race at an event named for his uncle.
Butterball Wooldridge
NASCAR
,
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Paul V Wooldridge
Also Known As:
Paul "Butterball" Wooldridge
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 June 1931
Death Date:
25 December 1987 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
Relationships:
uncle of
Billy Carroll Wooldridge
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
The Annual Paul "Butterball" Wooldridge Memorial Race is named for him.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame
2011.
National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame
2008.
Cale Yarborough
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
William Caleb Yarborough
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 March 1939
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
near Timmonsville, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver and owner.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Court of Legends
1996.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1994.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1993.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1994.
NASCAR Hall of Fame
2012.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1994.
North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame
2002.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1977.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1978.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1979.
South Carolina Hall of Fame
2013.
Talladega Walk of Fame
1996.
LeeRoy Yarbrough
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Lonnie Yarbrough
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1938
Death Date:
7 December 1984
Age at Death:
46
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Stock car racer. Won 7 races in 1969. Admitted to a mental institution on March 7, 1980 after trying to kill his mother by strangulation. Died there after a fall.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1990.
Richard Petty Driver of the Year
1969.
Smokey Yunick
auto racing
,
aviator
Real/Birth Name:
Smokey Yunick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 May 1923
Death Date:
9 May 2001
Age at Death:
77, 16 days before his 78
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Neshaminy, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Auto mechanic involved in auto racing. A pilot during World War II.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
1997.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
1990.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
2000.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1984.
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