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Bobby Allison (born December 3, 1937) was one of the first NASCAR drivers and was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Born in Miami, Florida, he grew up in Hueytown, Alabama and entered his first race as a senior in high school, but was ordered to quit by his father after a few accidents.Bobby Allison began his NASCAR career as a mechanic and an engine tester, but eventually became a driver and won the national championship in the modified special division in 1962. He moved to the Grand National circuit in 1965 and got his first victory at Oxford Plains Speedway on July 12, 1966.
During the course of his career, Bobby Allison accumulated 84 victories, which ties him for third all-time with Darrell Waltrip, including three victories at the Daytona 500 in 1978, 1982 and 1988, where he finished one-two with his son, Davey Allison. He was also the NASCAR Winston Cup Champion in 1983Events January January 1 Beat Raaflaub became Basel Boys Choir's new conductor January 1 the ARPANET officially changes to use the Internet Protocol, creating the Internet. January 1 compulsory wearing of seat belts becomes law in the UK. January 2 The mu.
On June 19June 19 is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 195 days remaining. Events 1306 Forces of Earl of Pembroke defeat Bruce's Scottish army at the Battle of Methven 1846 First baseball game under recognizable modern, 1988, Bobby Allison nearly died in a crash at Pocono RacewayPocono Raceway Facility Statistics Location Long Pond, Pennsylvania Capacity76,812 Owner Pocono International Raceway Major Races 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Pocono 500, Pennsylvania 500 Dimensions ShapeTri-oval Distance4 km (2. 5 miles) Banking/Turns14°/8°/6°, but was left with injuries that forced his retirement from NASCAR. He was elected to the International Motorsports Hall of FameThe International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to auto racing either as a driver, owner, developer or engineer. It was founded in 1982 and is currently located in Talladega, Alabama in 19931993 is a common year starting on Friday and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003 Events January January 1 Czechoslovakia divides. Establishment of independent Slovakia and Czech Republic., tragically, the same year as his son Davey died in a helicopter accident at Talladega SuperspeedwayTalladega Superspeedway is now the official name of a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, that was formerly Alabama International Motor Speedway''. It was constructed in the 1960s by International Speedway Corporation, a business cont.
See also: List of famous NASCAR drivers
Allison, Bobby
Allison, Bobby
Allison, Bobby
