Who drove the Pennzoil car in 2001?
Who drove the Pennzoil car in 2001?
Steve Park
| Steve Park | |
|---|---|
| Last win | 2001 KMart/Dura Lube 400 (Rockingham) |
| Wins Top tens Poles 2 35 4 | |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |
| 56 races run over 8 years |
Who was Kevin Harvick’s crew chief 2001?
Rodney Childers (Crew chief for Kevin Harvick) After his immense success, Childers then moved up into the NASCAR regional ranks, running in the Hooters Pro Cup Series and the Slim Jim All Pro Series between 1999 and 2002. His lone national series start came in 2000 at Myrtle Beach Speedway.
What happened in the 2001 Daytona 500?
18, 2001. It was the day that NASCAR fans and the racing community and family were in shock. Earnhardt, 49, died after a crash into the retaining wall after making contact with Ken Schrader and Sterling Marlin. Earnhardt’s teammate, Michael Waltrip, won the race – a hollow victory.
Who was Dale Earnhardt’s crew chief 2001?
Media members had waited on word on Earnhardt after The Intimidator crashed into the wall on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. On that fateful day, there were several people from Henderson County there, including Earnhardt’s former crew chief, Andy Petree.
What happened to Steve Park NASCAR driver?
Park was a rising star in the Cup series before his career was derailed in 2001 by a freak injury at Darlington Raceway that left him with a severe brain injury and ultimately ended his run in the big-time.
Who won the 2001 NASCAR championship?
Jeff Gordon
NASCAR Cup Series Champions
| Year | No. | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24 | Jeff Gordon |
| 2000 | 18 | Bobby Labonte |
| 1999 | 88 | Dale Jarrett |
| 1998 | 24 | Jeff Gordon |
Why did Kevin Harvick leave Richard Childress?
Harvick said Saturday the on-track incident late in Saturday’s race showed “exactly the reason why I’m leaving RCR, because you’ve got those kids coming up, and they’ve got no respect for what they do in this sport and they’ve had everything fed to them with a spoon.”
Who were Dale Earnhardt’s crew chiefs?
Kirk Shelmerdine (born March 8, 1958) is an American stock car racing driver and former championship-winning crew chief for Dale Earnhardt….
| Kirk Shelmerdine | |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991 Winston Cup Series Champion (Crew Chief) 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee |
| NASCAR Cup Series career |
Did Earnhardt Jr win the race his dad died in?
Lessons learned: Earnhardt Jr. Just five months after his father died in the 2001 Daytona 500, Junior returned to Daytona for the July race and won in dramatic fashion, passing six cars over the final six laps and holding off teammate Michael Waltrip to win for the first time since his dad’s death.
How long did Larry McReynolds crew chief for Dale Earnhardt?
It’s been 24 years since McReynolds worked as the crew chief for Jeffrey’s grandfather, Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt, and 22 seasons since he stood atop the box for any driver.
