What famous race car driver died?
NASCAR Cup Series fatalities
| Driver | Date of accident | Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Bonnett ( U.S. ) | February 11, 1994 | Daytona International Speedway |
| Rodney Orr ( U.S. ) | February 14, 1994 | |
| Kenny Irwin Jr. ( U.S. ) | July 7, 2000 | New Hampshire International Speedway |
| Dale Earnhardt ( U.S. ) | February 18, 2001 | Daytona International Speedway |
Did Dale Earnhardt Sr die instantly?
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. On the afternoon of February 18, 2001, American auto racing driver and team owner Dale Earnhardt was killed instantly in a final-lap collision in the Daytona 500, in which he crashed into a retaining wall after making contact with Sterling Marlin and Ken Schrader.
What Nascar driver burned to death?
CHARLOTTE, N. C., July 2 (AP)—Glenn (Fireball) Roberts, the racing driver, died today of complications from critical burns he received in a three‐car crash during the World 600‐mile race here on May 24. He was 37 years old.
What legendary race car driver died?
Bobby Unser
Who is the new girl in Nascar?
Jennifer Jo Cobb set to become first woman in a NASCAR Cup race since Danica Patrick. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After nearly two decades of NASCAR starts, Jennifer Jo Cobb is set to make her debut in the sport’s top series.
Is there a female driver in Nascar?
Danica Patrick, arguably NASCAR’s most prominent female driver, competed full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for five years (as well as part-time in two others). She made her final start in the 2018 Daytona 500….NASCAR Cup Series.
| Driver | Janet Guthrie |
|---|---|
| No. | 68 |
| Active | 1976–1980 |
| Starts | 33 |
| Wins | 0 |