Yes, the 1983 Daytona 500. The crash was serious and Darrell suffered a concussion. This crash changed his life and his image as a person.
Yes, Darrell Waltrip raced in Owensboro, Kentucky, primarily during his early career in local and regional events. Owensboro was part of the racing circuit for many drivers in the 1970s, and Waltrip, being a prominent figure in NASCAR, participated in various races in that region. His experiences in such events contributed to his development as a successful NASCAR driver.
The 1982 Chevy C20 Darrell Waltrip giveaway van was a promotional vehicle associated with the NASCAR driver Darrell Waltrip. It was a part of a contest where fans could win the customized van, which featured unique graphics and design elements reflective of Waltrip's racing career. This van became a collector's item due to its association with Waltrip, who was a prominent figure in NASCAR during the early 1980s. The giveaway van exemplified the intersection of motorsports and fan engagement during that era.
In 2012, Michael Waltrip invited Sand Masters to Daytona during Speedweeks. He wanted a sand sculpture to celebrate his brother Darrell being inducted into the Nascar Hall of Fame.
Richard Petty won 200 Nascar races during his career.
he really doesnt sing it, but it is Darrell Waltrip Toby Lightman sings the song Let's Go Racing Boys! for the 2008 NASCAR season. Toby is a Cherry Hill NJ native & currently live in NYC. Great singer!!! check out her website (www.TobyLightman.com) & MySpace.
Kyle Petty won eight Nascar Cup Series races during his career.
During the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, Robby Gordon drove the #7 for Robby Gordon Motorsports.Other famous drivers of the #7 in past seasons include Michael Waltrip, Geoff Bodine and Alan Kulwicki.
Dale Sr. never drove the #33 during his Nascar career.
Kasey Kahne drove the #9 Budweiser Ford in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series from 2008 to October 16, 2010. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the full time driver of the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet from 2000-2007.
Dale Sr. finished in the top ten in Nascar Cup Series championship points standings 20 times in his career.
Through the 2013 season, Jimmie Johnson has 39DNF's during his Cup Series career.
During his career, Dale Sr. won 22 Nascar Cup Series poles and 7 Nationwide poles (formerly known as the Busch Series).