Who has died in NASCAR racing?

Answer 1

Jun 2009 Carlos Pardo

Aug 2007 John Blewett III

Aug 2004 Tom Baldwin, Sr.

Aug 2004 Marcelo Nunez

Oct 2001 Blaise Alexander

Feb 2001 Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Aug 2000 Tony Roper

Jul 2000 Kenny Irwin Jr

May 2000 Adam Petty

Mar 1997 John Nemechek

Dec 1995 James Robinson (died from injuries he sustained in an '88 race)

Oct 1995 Russell Phillips

Feb 1994 Rodney Orr

Feb 1994 Neil Bonnett

Feb 1993 Joe Booher

Aug 1992 Clifford Allison

May 1992 Gary Batson

Aug 1991 JD McDuffie

May 1990 David Gaines

Apr 1990 Tony Jankowiak

Nov 1989 Grant Adcox

Sep 1989 Don Pratt

Jun 1989 Tommy Druar

Jul 1987 Corky Cookman

Mar 1987 Charlie Jarzombeck

Feb 1987 Bruce Jacobi (died from injuries sustained in an '83 race)

Jun 1986 Rick Baldwin (he did not die in the accident, but died in 1997 after being in a coma resulting from the accident, for 11 years)

Oct 1985 Richie Evans

Nov 1984 Terry Schoonover

Feb 1984 Joe Young

Feb 1980 Ricky Knotts

Jan 1980 Tim Williamson

Feb 1979 Don Williams

Aug 1975 Tiny Lund

Aug 1973 Larry Smith

Feb 1972 Friday Hassler

Feb 1970 Talmadge Prince

Feb 1969 Don MacTavish

Jan 1967 Billy Foster

Oct 1965 Harold Kite

Sep 1965 Buren Skeen

Jan 1965 Billy Wade

Sep 1964 Jimmy Pardue

May 1964 Fireball Roberts

May 1964 Joe Weatherly

Mar 1958 Gwyn Staley

Aug 1957 Bobby Myers

Jun 1956 Thomas Priddy

Jun 1956 Clint McHugh

Apr 1956 John McVitty

Oct 1954 Lou Figaro

Jun 1953 Frank Arford

Jun 1952 Larry Mann

Jul 1948 Slick Davis

Answer 2

There have been many drivers to die. Probably the most recognizable one is Dale Earnhardt Sr. He died during the 2001 Daytona 500. The drivers of the two cars he owned, Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr, finished 1st and 2nd, respectively.

Answer 3

Only one driver has ever died because of a terrible wreck and that is Dale Earnhardt. His son Dale Earnhardt Jr. races now.

Fireball Roberts, Kenny Irwin, Harold Kite, John Nemechek, Terry Schoonover, Buren Skeen, Larry Smith, Joe Weatherly, were all killed in Nascar races..Also Adam Petty.

Answer 4

The last driver to lose his life in a NASCAR race was Dale Earnhardt Sr. Since that time they have improved safety with safer barriers and the HANS device.

Answer 5

The last was, Dale Earnhardt, February 18, 2001 (Daytona 500) 49 yrs old.

Answer 6

Bobby Hamilton No Dale Earnhardt Sr was the last.

Answer 7

First driver to die of injuries in a NASCAR race. On July 25, 1948, Slick Davis lost life in a NASCAR race at Greensboro, NC. He was the first but not the last to die in competition.

Answer 8

Numerous drivers over the decades. Among them are Tiny Lund, Dale Earnhardt, Grant Adcox, Neil Bonnett, Rodney Orr, Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin, and Tony Roper.