(Note: This Biofile was done in 1992, my rookie year as a journalist.)
Status: NASCAR champion driver of the #3 Goodwrench Chevrolet. Seven-time Winston Cup Series champion. Winner of 1998 Daytona 500.
DOB: April 29, 1951 In: Kannapolis, NC
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 185
Childhood Hero: “My dad Ralph.”
Hobbies/Interests: “Hunting, fishing, my farm, watching my [...]
DOB: November 26, 1956 In: Hickory, NC
Racing Inspirations: “My dad (Ned), Johnny Unitas and Richard Petty.”
Hobbies/Interests: “Oh well, there’s not much time left in this business for hobbies, but I enjoy playing golf. I enjoy watching my kids participate in sports and activities that they have around school. I like to watch NFL football. And [...]
Status: Auto racing legend. Winner of Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and Formula 1 world championship.
DOB: “My twin brother Aldo and I were born in Montona, Italy on Feb. 28, 1940. [WWII] broke out around the time we were born. Even when the war ended, there was no peace because the borders were in dispute, as [...]
Status: NASCAR driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet for Hendrick Motor Sports. Will start from the front row in Sunday’s Daytona 500.
Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175
Born On: October 10, 1974 In: Kannapolis, NC
Childhood Heroes: “My dad. He was ‘The Intimidator.’”
Hobbies/Interests: “Boxing, chillin’ and working on the late model stock car with the guys.”
Nicknames: “A lot of ‘em. Little [...]
