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44 Persons in the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame:

Web Site:
nmpaonline.com/hof.html

A.J. Foyt

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 16, 1935
Age today:
84, his 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. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame 1990. National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1988. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2001. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2000. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1989. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2009. Automotive Hall of Fame 2007. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Al Unser

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Unser
Also Known As:
Al Unser Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 29, 1939
Age today:
79
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.
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Descendants:

Brief Facts:

Driver, CART series and Indianapolis 500 (which he won 4 times, including consecutive wins.) International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1998. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1991. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2016. New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame 1975.

Alan Kulwicki

auto racing, accident, air crash, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Dennis Kulwicki
Nickname(s):
Special K
Polish Prince
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 14, 1954
Death Date:
April 1, 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. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2002. Lowe's Motor Speedway Court of Legends 1993. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 1993. Talladega Walk of Fame 1996. Bristol Motor Speedway Heroes of Bristol Hall of Fame 1997. National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame 2001. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2010. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1999. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2013.

Banjo Matthews

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Edwin Keith Matthews
Nickname(s):
Banjo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 14, 1932
Death Date:
October 2, 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. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1998. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1996.

Benny Parsons

auto racing, sports analyst, actor, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Benjamin Stewart Parsons
Nickname(s):
BP
The Professor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 12, 1941
Death Date:
January 16, 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. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1995. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1994. Talladega Walk of Fame 1995. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2005. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2008. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1998. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2017.

Bill Elliott

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Clyde Elliott
Nickname(s):
Wild Bill
Awesome Bill from Dawsonville
Million Dollar Bill,
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 8, 1955
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Dawsonville, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. 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. Talladega Walk of Fame 1998. Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame.

Bill France Jr.

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Clifton France
Nickname(s):
Little Bill
Bill Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 4, 1933
Death Date:
June 4, 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.
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Brief Facts:

Head of NASCAR 1972 - 2000. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2001. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2004. Motorcycle Hall of Fame 2000. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2004. Automotive Hall of Fame 2006. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2001. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1999.

Bill France Sr.

NASCAR, auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Henry Getty France
Also Known As:
William Henry Getty France Sr.
Nickname(s):
Big Bill
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 26, 1909
Death Date:
June 7, 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.
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Brief Facts:

Chairman and CEO of NASCAR. Builder of Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Speedway. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1990. Automotive Hall of Fame 2004. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1976. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1992. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2000. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1997. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1963. Motorcycle Hall of Fame 2000.

Bob Flock

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Newman Flock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 16, 1918
Death Date:
May 16, 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.
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Brief Facts:

Pole position for NASCAR's first Strictly Stock (now Monster Energy Cup Series) race. Was a moonshiner. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame 2003. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1981.

Bobby Allison

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Arthur Allison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 3, 1937
Age today:
81
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.
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Descendants:

Brief Facts:

NASCAR Winston Cup driver and car owner. Was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1993. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1993. Talladega Walk of Fame 1994. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1992. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1998. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1984. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1986. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1991.

Buck Baker

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Elzie Wiley Baker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 4, 1919
Death Date:
April 14, 2002
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Richburg, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1982. Talladega Walk of Fame 2001. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1998. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1992. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1996.

Buddy Baker

auto racing, sports analyst, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Elzie Wylie Baker Jr.
Nickname(s):
Buddy
Leadfoot
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 25, 1941
Age today:
77, 9 days before his 78th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Florence, South Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR race driver. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1997. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1997. Talladega Walk of Fame 1997. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2008. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2007. South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1999.

Cale Yarborough

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Caleb Yarborough
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 27, 1939
Age today:
79
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. Three time National Motorsports Press Association Driver of the Year. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1994. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1993. Talladega Walk of Fame 1996. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1994. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2002. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2012. South Carolina Hall of Fame 2013. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1994.

Chris Economaki

auto racing, sports analyst, actor, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher Constantine Economaki
Nickname(s):
The Dean of American Motorsports
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 15, 1920
Death Date:
September 28, 2012
Age at Death:
91, 17 days before his 92nd 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. 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.

Cotton Owens

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Cotton Owens
Also Known As:
Everett "Cotton" Owens
Nickname(s):
King of the Modifieds
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 21, 1924
Death Date:
June 7, 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. South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame 2009. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2008. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1970. Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame 2008. NASCAR Mechanics Hall of Fame. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013.

Curtis Turner

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Curtis Turner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 12, 1924
Death Date:
October 4, 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. 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.

Dale Earnhardt

auto racing, accident, vehicle crash, hall of fame, 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:
April 29, 1951
Death Date:
February 18, 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
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Descendants:

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. Died in a race car wreck at Daytona. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2006. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2001. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010. Talladega Walk of Fame 1995. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2002. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2004. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1994. Automotive Hall of Fame 2006. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2004.

Dale Jarrett

auto racing, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Dale Arnold Jarrett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 26, 1956
Age today:
62
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
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Brief Facts:

Stock car driver. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 2011. Talladega Walk of Fame 1997. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2009. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2014. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2011.

Darrell Waltrip

auto racing, NASCAR, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Darrell Lee Waltrip
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5, 1947
Age today:
71, 20 days before his 72nd 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.
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Brief Facts:

Driver and owner. NASCAR Cup Series champion and Daytona 500 winner. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2005. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2003. Talladega Walk of Fame 2000. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2003. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2006. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2012. Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame 2012. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2001. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1996. Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame 1990.

Davey Allison

auto racing, air crash, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
David Carl Allison
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 25, 1961
Death Date:
July 13, 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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Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. Crashed his helicopter at Talladega infield, died the next day. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1998. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1996. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1995. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2005.

David Pearson

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
David Gene Pearson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 22, 1934
Age today:
84, 25 days after his birthday
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. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1993. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1991. Talladega Walk of Fame 1998. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1993. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2005. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1993.

Fireball Roberts

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR, accident, vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Glenn Roberts Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 20, 1929
Death Date:
July 2, 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. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1965. Talladega Walk of Fame 2000. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1995. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1961. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1993. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2014.

Fonty Flock

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Truman Fontell Flock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 20, 1921
Death Date:
July 15, 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.
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Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame 2004. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1965. Talladega Walk of Fame 2004. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame 2004.

Fred Lorenzen

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Lorenzen Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Golden Boy
Fast Freddie
The Elmhurst Express
Flyin Freddy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30, 1934
Age today:
84, 17 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. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1991. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1978. Talladega Walk of Fame 2003. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2001. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2015.

Harry Gant

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Phil Gant
Nickname(s):
Handsome Harry
Mr. September
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 10, 1940
Age today:
79, 6 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. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2000. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2006. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2003. Talladega Walk of Fame 1999.

Herb Thomas

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Watson Thomas
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 6, 1923
Death Date:
August 9, 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:

International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1994. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1965. Talladega Walk of Fame 2005. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1992. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1998.

Humpy Wheeler

auto racing, actor, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Augustine Wheeler Jr.
Also Known As:
H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 23, 1938
Age today:
80
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. 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.

Joe Gibbs

football, coach, auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Jackson Gibbs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 25, 1940
Age today:
78
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. 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.

Joe Weatherly

auto racing, accident, vehicle crash, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Herbert Weatherly
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 29, 1922
Death Date:
January 19, 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. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1994. 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. Motorcycle Hall of Fame 1998.

Junior Johnson

auto racing, criminal, business, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Glenn Johnson Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Last American Hero
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 28, 1931
Age today:
87
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. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1973. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990. Talladega Walk of Fame 1998. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1991. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2000. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1992. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1991.

Lee Petty

auto racing, business, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lee Arnold Petty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 14, 1914
Death Date:
April 5, 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
Richard Petty
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Brief Facts:

One of the pioneers of NASCAR. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1969. Talladega Walk of Fame 1999. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1996. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1966. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1994.

Mario Andretti

auto racing, NASCAR, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Mario Gabriele Andretti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 28, 1940
Age today:
78
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 Andrettii
father of
Michael Andretti
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Brief Facts:

NASCAR and Indianapolis 500 and other auto racing. Became a naturalized United States citizen in 1964. Hoosier Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1970. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2000. Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame 2008. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1990. Italian-American National Hall of Fame 1986. National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Automotive Hall of Fame 2005. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2014.

Ned Jarrett

auto racing, NASCAR, sports analyst, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ned A. Jarrett
Nickname(s):
Gentleman Ned Jarrett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 12, 1932
Age today:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Newton, North Carolina, USA

Relationships:

father of
Dale Jarrett
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Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver and two-time champion. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1991. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1973. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1990. Oceanside Rotary Club Stock Car Hall of Fame. National Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Jacksonville Florida Speedway Hall of Fame. American Auto Race Writers & Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1997. Talladega Walk of Fame 1997. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 2001. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2011. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1992.

Neil Bonnett

auto racing, accident, vehicle crash, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Neil Bonnett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 30, 1946
Age today:
72
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. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1997. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 2001. Talladega Walk of Fame 1994. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1997. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2005.

Ralph Earnhardt

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Lee Earnhardt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 23, 1928
Death Date:
September 26, 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.
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Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2004. National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame 2007. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1997. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1989.

Red Byron

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Byron
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 12, 1915
Death Date:
November 11, 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. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2018. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame 2002. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1966. Talladega Walk of Fame 2002.

Richard Petty

auto racing, hall of fame, politician, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Lee Petty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 2, 1937
Age today:
81
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
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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. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1997. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1998. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2010. Talladega Walk of Fame 1995. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1992. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1989. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1997. North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1973. Automotive Hall of Fame 2002. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1990.

Ricky Rudd

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Lee Rudd
Nickname(s):
The Rooster
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 12, 1956
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Norfolk County, Virginia, USA

Relationships:

uncle of
Skeet Ulrich
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Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. 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.

Roger Penske

auto racing, business, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roger S. Penske
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 20, 1937
Age today:
81, 35 days before his 82nd birthday
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. Automotive Hall of Fame 2015. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1998. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1999. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1995. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1984. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2010. Team Penske Hall of Fame 2016.

Rusty Wallace

auto racing, aviator, actor, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Russell William Wallace Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 14, 1956
Age today:
62
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. Talladega Walk of Fame 2006. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 1998. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2013. St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame 2011. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 2006. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 2010.

Smokey Yunick

auto racing, aviator, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Smokey Yunick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 25, 1923
Death Date:
May 9, 2001
Age at Death:
77, 16 days before his 78th 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. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1990. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1984. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2000. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1997.

Speedy Thompson

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Bruce Thompson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 3, 1926
Death Date:
April 2, 1972
Age at Death:
45, 1 day before his 46th birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Monroe, North Carolina, USA

Brief Facts:

NASCAR driver. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1984. Talladega Walk of Fame 2011.

Tim Flock

auto racing, hall of fame, NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Julius Timothy Flock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 11, 1924
Death Date:
March 31, 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.
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Brief Facts:

Early NASCAR driver. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1978. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 2006. International Motorsports Hall of Fame 1991. Talladega Walk of Fame 2000. Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 1999. North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame 1999. Occoneechee-Orange Speedway Hall of Fame 2010. Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame 1995. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame 2002. NASCAR Hall of Fame 2014. National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame 1973.

Wendell Scott

auto racing, hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Wendell Oliver Scott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 29, 1921
Death Date:
December 23, 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. 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.
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