There is no denying richard pettys place in nascar history as a driver, but as for the nickname, he doesnt rank as high. And, as with any sport, fans of race cars love to discuss who is the greatest driver of all time. The 2018 nascar monster energy cup series season is about to crank up. They may be given names or nicknames, but these identities belong to daredevils, race track royalty and. Would anyone care to contribute some classic driver nicknames from the last 50 years. Funny cars are characterized by having tiltup fiberglass or carbon fiber automotive bodies over a customfabricated chassis, giving them an appearance vaguely approximating manufacturers showroom models. A fourtime formula one drivers champion, only michael schumacher seventime championship has equalled or surpassed his number of titles. Cheniclet advertisement alain prost alain prost is a famous french racing driver. Race car drivers have the best names home facebook. Page 1 of 2 driver s nicknames posted in racing comments archive. Chocolate began his own big time racing career in 1968.
There is no denying richard pettys place in nascar history as a driver, but as for the nickname. Richard trickle never won a pointsearning race in nascar, but was considered to be americas winningest driver for his extremely successful career in short track racing. May 16, 2019 during the 20 years as an overthewall crew member, chocolate and team owner richard childress visited victory lane 84 times, including the 1998 daytona 500 win with driver dale earnhardt, sr. Richard petty garnered the name after the 1967 season in which he.
Richard petty motorsports reveals the driver of the no. The ten most ridiculous race car driver names jalopnik. Racing aces like michael schumacher, lewis hamilton and dale earnhardt jr. Imo the nicknames dont need to be said everytime that driver is talked about. You dont hear the driver of gravedigger thanking sponsers in a practiced script. Romeo ali gaither, ali katt amanda lay real person amanda lynn a mandolin amber green andy friese as in antifreeze, a real race car driver angelina cage anita bathe, anita bohn, anita dick, anita friske, anita hanke real person, anita goodman, anita hoare. During the 20 years as an overthewall crew member, chocolate and team owner richard childress visited victory lane 84 times, including the 1998 daytona 500 win with driver dale earnhardt, sr. He told told me in to never say that about him again. Mar 09, 2011 one of the few drivers to find success behind the wheel of a nascar stock car and an indy style car, a. Richard tharp, number 49 posted by terry callahan motorsports editor, the auto channel in the 1960s and 70s, an era which produced some of. But the spongebob squarepants 400 doesnt get as much scorn from us because a, the show is hilarious and b, the event was only named to promote nickelodeons stalwart programs secondever animated movie released on the.
Darrell in turn referred to cale as the chicken driver, an allusion to car owner junior johnsons involvement with holly farms chickens. He began his racing career in 1958, following in his fathers equally cool footsteps. Nicknames fantasy racing cheat sheet community forums. I included some former drivers that commonly appear on the tv broadcast and usually go by their nicknames. In terms of irrelevance, this race from may of this year certainly ranks as one of worst race names in nascar history. Ranking the 10 best nicknames in nascar history bleacher. Ferrari, italy grand prix racing driver and team owner a nickname he disliked.
Richard dick trickle who parlayed a legendary reputation as a shorttrack driver into a fulltime career on stock car racings biggest stages in the 1990s. Sep 29, 2018 the cartoon reference came full circle when race car driver richard pettys blue superbird became a character in pixars cars and cars 3, where the driver himself voiced the character of strip. Facts, quizzes and trivia about nascar driver nicknames, bill elliott, awesome bill from dawsonville, million dollar bill, cale yarborough, the timmonsville flash and more. He has 15 funny car drivers championships to his name, a completely dominant team, and hes still racing. One of the few drivers to find success behind the wheel of a nascar stock car and an indy style car, a. Going to do a play through of 2005 chase for the cup and want to have a pretty unique or funny name to use. Gasman choc danny myers, former mechanic, richard childress racing. Our 5 favorite classic race car nicknames petrolicious. Richard brooks april 14, 1942 february 1, 2006 was an american nascar driver. This page is a list of some of the nicknames that have appeared on the nascar circuit over the years. Click info for such great names as will power and lake speed, and post any others you find here.
I was watching one of my brothers sprint races with him and i was calling the race from ohsweken. Admit it, that word just sends shivers down your spine. May 31, 2017 richard petty motorsports reveals the driver of the no. Nicknames in racing have to be earned race fans forever.
Ranking the 10 best nicknames in nascar history bleacher report. There were a bunch of funny cars with this name, both in and out of the us, but we still think it rules. While i dont think anyone on the f1 grid could justifiably be called hippo, certainly not for being huge, i was wondering if anyone had heard of any other nicknames, or slang terms for the drivers. Sometimes, its hard to think of one that best fits your personality. Won four consecutive races on twomile ovals from august 2016 to august 2017. Richard trickle never won a pointsearning race in nascar, but was considered to be. From 1987 until 2001, prost held the record for most grand prix victories. Here is an awesome collection of not only funny car jokes, but hilarious bumper stickers and very witty car puns. Adam baum adam zapel al bino al dente al fresco al k.
In the blunder from down under thread, heathcliff mentioned that webber was called the hippo. The 10 worst nascar race names funny nascar racing names. Drivers nicknames racing comments archive the autosport. I believe mike joy started calling kyle busch wild thing during his breakout year of 2008 when he joined joe gibbs racing. In the mid to late1970s, prudhomme was a nearly an unstoppable tsunami in funny car racing action, winning four straight nhra funny car world championships 1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978. Every variant of using the word nova on a race car has been beaten to death. Richard petty got his nickname, the king, after winning the daytona. Im familiar the professor for prost, and gilles villeneuve inspired two of the best ive heard air canada and the high priest of destruction, but there must be many others that i havent come across. The nickname that has endured for six decades, the king is the most fitting nickname for any driver in nascar history. After he retired, he served as a nascar sportscaster for a brief period of time.
They also have the engine placed in front of the driver, as opposed to. Whenever it is, youll have a good chuckkle at these. The following is a list of potential names for your fantasy racing team. Oct 11, 2015 there were a bunch of funny cars with this name, both in and out of the us, but we still think it rules. The 2020 nascar season is right around the turn and the first requirement for a successful fantasy nascar racing season is a clever, funny, witty team name. Drag racing pictures of front engine fuel dragsters. Funny car is a type of drag racing vehicle and a specific racing class in organized drag racing.
Nickname individuals notes 240 gordie gordon bonin, canadian nhra driver. Foyt is the only driver to have won both the daytona 500. Richard petty on speed and losing his grandson adam petty. Im going racing tonight and i was a funny name to put for my racer name. Richard petty, the king with seven championships, seven daytona 500 victories and 200 race. Whether formula one or nascar, fans of racing hotly debate the merits of various driverstheir championships, rivalries and the trophies that got away. He has 15 funny car drivers championships to his name, a completely. While the king is certainly an appropriate title bestowed upon petty. The cartoon reference came full circle when race car driver richard pettys blue superbird became a character in pixars cars and cars 3, where the driver himself voiced the character of strip. I know your going to say a lot of the old guys names.
See more ideas about racing quotes, racing and drag racing. Mar 25, 2011 yea, dick trickle is the funniest nascar name of all time. Page 1 of 2 drivers nicknames posted in racing comments archive. Funny stupid race car driver names going to do a play through of 2005 chase for the cup and want to have a pretty unique or funny name to use. Who has the coolest name for a nascar race car driver. This list is a perfect way to start your day, end your week, past time commuting to work or while on your lunch break. What are the best driver nicknames for current drivers.
Jun 08, 2012 richard trickle never won a pointsearning race in nascar, but was considered to be americas winningest driver for his extremely successful career in short track racing. The snake, as he was called because of his quick reflexes on the starting line, won the prestigious nhra u. That was the year he and childress went to the daytona 500 together the first time. Alabama gang group of nascar drivers from hueytown, al. Richard petty is a former nascar driver and is known for winning the sprint cup seven times.
May 16, 20 richard dick trickle who parlayed a legendary reputation as a shorttrack driver into a fulltime career on stock car racings biggest stages in the 1990s died thursday of an apparent self. Richard petty is the most accomplished driver in the history of nascar, and he. Aug, 20 there is no denying richard pettys place in nascar history as a driver, but as for the nickname, he doesnt rank as high. Looking for a fun team name to add some flare to your fantasy nascar league. Luigi fagioli, italy grand prix driver the ace ed mcculloch, u. Oct 30, 2015 in terms of irrelevance, this race from may of this year certainly ranks as one of worst race names in nascar history. Mar 18, 2009 i was watching one of my brothers sprint races with him and i was calling the race from ohsweken. Here at goliath, were passionate about race car driving too and have some. He got his start when he was thirteen years old in 1954 and had his last race in 2001. Nascar name generator type in your name below to find out your nascar name generator. While his nickname is all about fun, roush is all business. See more ideas about race cars, old race cars and nascar racing. Born in porterville, california, he was the 1969 nascar rookie of the year, and went on to win the 1973 talladega 500.
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