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This article lists drivers who have been fatally injured while competing in or in preparation for (testing, practice, qualifying) races sanctioned by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). A separate list compiles drivers who have died of a medical condition while driving or shortly thereafter and another section shows non ...
Kevin Grubb (April 19, 1978 – May 6, 2009) was an American race car driver from Mechanicsville, Virginia. He was the younger brother of former race car driver Wayne Grubb. [1] He was under suspension from NASCAR competition due to two violations in NASCAR's substance abuse policy at the time of his death.
Carlos Alberto Pardo Estévez (September 15, 1975 – June 14, 2009) was a Mexican stock car racing driver from Mexico City. He was the first driver to win the NASCAR Mexico Corona Series championship. [1]
NASCAR Modified Lancaster Speedway 30-lap NASCAR Modified race Race Crash - jumped wheels with another car - hit wall driver's side first [168] Ronnie Duman (USA) 1968-06-09 Open wheel Gerhardt/Ford USAC Championship: Milwaukee Mile: Rex Mays 150: Race Crashed into the car of Bay Darnell, caught fire and was hit by another car [169] Clive ...
Known as NASCAR’s pinch hitter, May was a coveted as a relief driver and hailed for his ability to qualify cars and avoid crashing, and some estimates put his total NASCAR appearances at over 500. [4] [5] In the 1975 running of the Mason-Dixon 500, May drove five different cars but did not finish the race. [6]
Allison finished 31st in the final 1993 NASCAR Championship Standings and earned officially half of the 1993 owner points fund for the #28 team. [28] Racing Champions produced a die-cast model of Allison's 1989 Texaco car as a tribute after his death, as well as his standard 1993 scheme in the main line of die-cast. [29]
In 2009, he drove for his own team, Mayfield Motorsports. On May 9, 2009, Mayfield was suspended indefinitely as both owner and driver by NASCAR following what NASCAR said was a positive test for methamphetamine. [1] [2] [3] A federal judge weighed the evidence and temporarily lifted the suspension on July 1 of that same year.
Louis George "Lou" Blaney (January 4, 1940 – January 25, 2009) was an American racecar driver who raced modifieds and sprint cars. [1] He was also the operator and part-owner of Sharon Speedway . [ 2 ]