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NASCAR DriversNascar drivers home pages sorted by last nameBenson Johnny - Johnny Benson was born on June 27, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his parents, John and Judy Benson. His racing career began in 1982 on the dirt tracks in Michigan and is currently competing in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Johnny resides in Cornelius, North Carolina with his wife Debbie and children Katelyn and Mikayla. Johnny credits his success to the support of his family. Biffle Greg - Greg Biffle quickly made a name for himself in racing, taking the 1998 Rookie of the Year Award in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He currently races for Roush Fenway Racing in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. In 2005, he missed taking home the NASCAR Championship by only 35 points Blaney Dave - The official Dave Blaney website Bodine Todd - Team Onion Racing - Raised in a racing family, Todd Bodine had his career track laid out in front of him since birth literally. His parents owned the asphalt Chemung (NY) Speedway near Elmira, NY and Todd spent many a day and night there. But, his first racing adventures weren t behind the wheel, but as a junior crew member at age 13 to older brother, Brett. The first time he went with him to a race, Todd watched Brett win a Street Stock feature at Perry (NY) Raceway. During this same time, their eldest brother, Geoff, was off winning Modified races at short tracks all over. . Raised in a racing family, Todd Bodine had his career track laid out in front of him since birth literally. His parents owned the asphalt Chemung (NY) Speedway near Elmira, NY and Todd spent many a day and night there. But, his first racing adventures weren t behind the wheel, but as a junior crew member at age 13 to older brother, Brett. The first time he went with him to a race, Todd watched Brett win a Street Stock feature at Perry (NY) Raceway. Burton Jeff - Jeff Burton Burton Ward - Ward Burton, a native Virginian, gained fame as one of NASCAR's elite during his 17-year NASCAR career, and won some of the sports' most prestigious events including the 2002 Daytona 500. He is well respected for his solid patriotic values and commitment to family, and has one of the most dedicated fan followings around. The only thing that equals Ward's passion for racing is his intense passion for the environment. Busch Kurt - As with many drivers, Kurt Busch s racing tree can be traced to go-karts, but it was in the Dwarf Car Series in his native Las Vegas where he began making his mark. It took Busch a mere six years to go from Dwarf Car Rookie of the Year to the top rings of NASCAR. Cope Derrike - Derrike Cope was planning on professional baseball being his career. The Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles were scouting Derrike during his high school days, but Derrike's father Don insisted he take the scholarship that Whitman College offered. In 1978 with Derrike playing catcher in a collegiate baseball game in Walla Walla, Washington, his plans for a baseball career immediately changed. Craven Ricky - Born and raised in Newburgh, Maine, Ricky began racing at the age of 15 and has tasted success at every level of competition. His road to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup began at Unity Raceway in Unity, Maine with two wins and the Rookie of the Year title in 1982, followed by 12 wins and the track championship the very next year. Throughout the next few years, Ricky would earn wins at several tracks in New England before joining the American-Canadian Tour.
Awesome site! Elliott Bill - Racing legend Bill Elliott has built one of the most distinguished records in NASCAR Cup history. Throughout his career he has radiated a modest and friendly personality that has endeared him to race fans of all ages. From cutting up car bodies in the early days to winning NASCAR's first million dollar bonus, Bill Elliott has seen and done it all. Though quiet and unpretentious, this NASCAR Cup champion has been dazzling fans with his racing ability for an amazing three decades. Foyt Larry - AJFoytRacing.com: The OFFICIAL website for Foyt Racing featuring AJ Foyt, Larry Foyt, and AJ Foyt IV Gaughan Brendan - Brendan Gaughan Fan Club Official Web Site for information about Brendan Gaughan, get photos of Brendan, Brendan's Bio, Autograph Signing Appearances, Brendan's Racing history. Gordon Jeff - Jeff Gordon Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion. Three-time Daytona 500 winner. Four-time Brickyard 400 winner. And the list goes on. Jeff Gordon has combined determination, hard work and decades of experience to achieve an unparalleled roster of victories. His fans expect only the best from him, and they are rewarded at every turn with Gordon's racing agility that defines the skill of the sport. Gordon Robby - RobbyGordon.com Home to the most dynamic racer in America. Robby Gordon competes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series. He also races the Indy 500 and select off-road events including the Dakar, Baja 1000 and 500 Harvick Kevin - For kindergarten graduation in 1980, Kevin Harvick received a go-kart from his parents and began his storied racing career. In the 10 years that he competed on the go-kart circuit, Harvick earned seven National Championships and two Grand National Championships. During that time, Harvick also learned the value of dedication and discovered the joy of success that would transform to the fierce determination that defines Kevin Harvick. Jarrett Dale - The Official Website of NASCAR Driver Dale Jarrett. 1999 Winston Cup Champion. View race reports, driver information, photos and all the latest NASCAR merchandise. Johnson Jimmie - Team Lowe's Racing - After just seven seasons and 255 starts, Jimmie Johnson has rapidly written his name all over the NASCAR record books, most recently by becoming only the second driver in NASCAR's 60-year history to win three consecutive Sprint Cup Series championships. The El Cajon, Calif.-native led the point standings the final eight races of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in 2008, finishing the season 69 points ahead of second-place Carl Edwards, and earning his seventh-consecutive top-five finish in the point standings. Kahne Kasey - The Official Web Site of NASCAR Superstar Kasey Kahne: Check out up-to-date news, pictures, Kasey's Blog and Fan Club, and more. The Official Web Site of NASCAR Superstar Kasey Kahne: Check out up-to-date news, pictures, Kasey's Blog and Fan Club, and more. Drivers successfully making the transition from sprint cars to stock cars used to be the exception. While the list of drivers that have found success in sprint cars and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars isn't long, Kasey Kahne is on it. As Kahne embarks in his fifth season of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition, he looks to the 2008 season as being a "new year with new beginnings." He begins 2008 with a new sponsor and a new car design in a newly titled series. While the No. 9 Budweiser Team is all for ushering in the new, they aim to return to the form that made Kahne NASCAR's Rookie of the Year in 2004 and one of the most promising young drivers in the Cup Series. Kenseth Matt - Like many successful drivers, Matt Kenseth s family introduced him to racing. My dad made me a deal when I was 13. He would buy me a race car and drive it if I would work on it and keep it up. Then, when I turned 16, I could drive the car, says Matt. It was hard work, but it was also a great experience and really prepared me to do more than just steer the car. Labonte Bobby - From an early age, Labonte's life has revolved around racing. At the age of five, Labonte strapped himself into his first competitive machine, a quarter-midget, and began his path to success. Bobby, the younger brother of two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Terry Labonte, is a native of Corpus Christi, Tex. He grew up not only watching his older brother compete, but deciding for himself that he wanted to be a winner too. Lepage Kevin - A native of Vermont, Kevin Lepage began his NASCAR racing career in the Northeast United States in the early 1980's. Lepage is not only a driver but has experienced such roles as team owner and mechanic among other positions. Over the years Lepage has driven cars in multiple series, earning respect from many of his fellow racers. He has proven himself to be talented and driven to succeed. Kevin is currently seeking success in the No. 61 Ford for Peak Performance Motorsports. Martin Mark - Official Mark Martin Authentic Merchandise, NASCAR racing store. Mayfield Jeremy - Jeremy Mayfield was just a boy when he began to express an interest in going fast. At the ripe old age of four, Mayfield spent his time riding his bicycle in circles as quickly as he possibly could. A childhood paper route gave him the opportunity to perfect his style, as he would cycle through the neighborhood at breakneck speeds, preparing himself for bike races at a local track in his hometown of Owensboro, Ky. It wasn't long before Mayfield turned his attention to four-wheeled competition. His first foray into the world of auto racing was behind the wheel of a go-kart. McMurray Jamie - Welcome to Jamie McMurray.com Mears Casey - Mears began his motor sports career in 1982 at the age of 4. He started out racing BMX bicycles and then all terrain vehicles at his hometown speedway in Bakersfield, Calif. Mears transitioned to go-kart racing in 1991 and jumped to the SuperLites Off-Road Series in 1992, where he notched a couple of top-three finishes. Soon after his successful SuperLites season, Mears stepped up to compete in the Jim Russell USAC Triple Crown Championship and took home a victory at Mesa Marin Raceway in California. He eventually finished third in the series. Nemechek Joe - Joe Nemechek began his racing career in motocross at age 13 taking home more than 300 trophies in six years. Making the transition to stockcars in 1986, he has posted victories in every series in which he has raced along the way. Early achievements include All-Pro Late Model Rookie of the Year in 1989 and NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year in 1990. He led his family-owned team to the NASCAR Busch Series Championship in 1992 and was named Most Popular Driver in 1992 and 1993. Newman Ryan - Ryan Newman is not your ordinary NASCAR driver. A graduate of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., Newman not only has immense talent behind the wheel, but he also has an in-depth understanding of what a car is designed and built to do on the racetrack. It is that combination that has made Newman one of the most successful and respected figures in modern motorsports. Park Steve - Most know Park's story by now. In less than 18 months, the Long Island native jumped to the Busch Series from the short ovals of the Northeast modifieds. Combine his good looks and media savvy with his sudden appearance on the scene, and it's easy to assume natural talent and good luck made Steve Park what he is today. Few know, however, that Park endured long nights working on cars, eventually owning an auto repair business, and at one point went broke in a bid to attract sponsors for his modified car. Petty Kyle - PettyEnterprises.com - The Official Petty Enterprises Website Petty Richard - PettyEnterprises.com - The Official Petty Enterprises Website Riggs Scott - It is Riggs humble roots that have gotten him where he is today in the world of NASCAR. Riggs started his racing career on two-wheels in AMA Motocross competition at the age of 14. He won the North Carolina State Championship two years in a row and finished third in the 1987 National Competition. Riggs eventually moved into NASCAR s Mini Stock Division at the age of 17, making quite an impression by winning a dozen races in just three seasons. He then set his sights on the NASCAR Late Model Stock division in 1990. Rudd Ricky - When the checkered flag fell at the final race of the 2005 season, many believed veteran driver Ricky Rudd had competed in his final NEXTEL Cup Series race. While Rudd took a year away from NASCAR s hectic 36-race schedule, he never lost the desire to participate at the highest level of stock car racing. This season Rudd returns to competition in the seat of one of NASCAR s most legendary rides the #88 Ford at Robert Yates Racing. Sadler Elliott - The Official Elliott Sadler Website Team Page Schrader Ken - Over the past 20 years in the Nextel Cup Series, Schrader has collected a total 640 starts and more than $25 million in earnings. He has four wins to his credit in the Nextel Cup ranks (Talladega, 1988; Charlotte 1989; Atlanta, 1991; Dover, 1991) as well as 64 top-five and 181 top-10 finishes. Schrader has also led the field to the green flag on 23 occasions during his career. Schrader s record behind the wheel of his Schrader Racing entries is just as impressive. He has claimed 25 victories in a variety of series since Schrader Racing were formed in 1987. The Schrader Racing team has also won 17 races with other drivers at the helm. And these numbers don t begin to include the numerous time Schrader has taken top honors at dirt tracks. Skinner Mike - Mike Skinner's rise to greatness is unlike that of most past NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champions. Growing up in Susanville, Calif., he did not have the resources that most NASCAR racers had in the South. He did not get behind the wheel of a race car until 1976 at Susanville Speedway, a half-mile dirt track in California. From that moment, he knew he wanted to make racing his career. Stewart Tony - Pick a racing series. Chose a style of race car. Name a venue. Chances are, Tony Stewart has proven victorious. The driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has scored 11 championships since he first wheeled a go-kart at a Westport, Ind., race track in 1978. His most widely known titles are the two he scored in NASCAR s pinnacle series. The two-time Sprint Cup Series champion earned his first crown in 2002 by beating veteran racer Mark Martin by 38 points and a second in 2005 when he bested Greg Biffle by 35 points. Vickers Brian - Born and raised in NASCAR s native state (yes, the ownership and the Daytona International Speedway may call The Sunshine State home, but virtually everything else - the drivers, the teams and the upcoming NASCAR Hall of Fame - reside in The NC ), 23-year-old Brian Vickers is one of the hottest up-and-coming drivers in motorsports. That s precisely why he ll be racing a Team Red Bull Toyota Camry starting with the 2007 season of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Wallace Kenny - Kenny Wallace won the first race he ever entered. It was 1982, and the youngest member of the racing Wallace family, a longtime mechanic and crew member for his brothers Rusty and Mike, had a shot at driving a racecar of his own in the Illinois Street Stock State Championship. Kenny s win in that race would be the first of many in his racing career. Wallace Rusty - The Official Rusty Wallace Website Waltrip Michael - Michael Waltrip.com The Official Web Site of Michael Waltrip Racing Wimmer Scott - Wimmer, a Wausau, Wis., native, has found success in every series he has ever competed in. He carved his mark on the short tracks around Wisconsin throughout the 1990 s and became recognized as a dominant force in racing around the Midwest, winning 17 times and claiming local and regional championships in a late model stock car between 1994 and 1996 before moving to Hooter s Pro Cup Series. |