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'''Charles "Red" Farmer''' born | '''Charles "Red" Farmer''' (born October 15, ? in Nashville, Tennessee) is a race car driver who relocated to [[Hueytown]] in the late 1950's. | ||
Farmer's first race was in [[1946]] at Opa-locka Speedway near Miami, Florida in a [[1934]] Ford. He became famous as a member of the [[Alabama Gang]]. Estimates of Farmer's career victories range from 700 to 900 victories, most occurring in the late 1950's and early 60's. He raced 36 NASCAR races from 1953 to 1975. He won numerous championships at local tracks, including [[Birmingham International Raceway]]. He was the NASCAR National Late Model Sportsman champion for three consecutive years from 1969 to 1971. Farmer's best finish in NASCAR's top division was a fourth at both the 1972 [[Talladega 500]] , and the 1968 Middle Georgia 500 near Macon, Georgia). He had so few Cup races because he was content to run primarily in the Late Model Sportsman. He was named NASCAR's most popular driver 4 times. Red always raced in the white and gold #97 car. | Farmer's first race was in [[1946]] at Opa-locka Speedway near Miami, Florida in a [[1934]] Ford. He became famous as a member of the [[Alabama Gang]]. Estimates of Farmer's career victories range from 700 to 900 victories, most occurring in the late 1950's and early 60's. He raced 36 NASCAR races from 1953 to 1975. He won numerous championships at local tracks, including [[Birmingham International Raceway]]. He was the NASCAR National Late Model Sportsman champion for three consecutive years from 1969 to 1971. Farmer's best finish in NASCAR's top division was a fourth at both the 1972 [[Talladega 500]] , and the 1968 Middle Georgia 500 near Macon, Georgia). He had so few Cup races because he was content to run primarily in the Late Model Sportsman. He was named NASCAR's most popular driver 4 times. Red always raced in the white and gold #97 car. | ||
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Red has retained his skills as a driver in spite of his age. He competed in 2 Busch Grand National races in [[1992]] at age 60. In June [[2005]], Farmer, now over 70, turned heads in winning a heat over current NASCAR Nextel Cup stars, and finished 8th in the feature during the Nextel Prelude to the Dream race at Eldora Speedway in Indiana, owned by NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart. | Red has retained his skills as a driver in spite of his age. He competed in 2 Busch Grand National races in [[1992]] at age 60. In June [[2005]], Farmer, now over 70, turned heads in winning a heat over current NASCAR Nextel Cup stars, and finished 8th in the feature during the Nextel Prelude to the Dream race at Eldora Speedway in Indiana, owned by NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart. | ||
His accolades are numerous. He | His accolades are numerous. He is a member of 5 halls of fame. Red was named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR history in [[1998]]. He was a member of the first Class of Inductees into the [[Talladega-Texaco Walk Of Fame]]. When the [[International Motorsports Hall of Fame]] inducted Red, they had to waive their rule of 5 years of retirement - they figured that he never would retire. | ||
Farmer's year of birth has been reported to be anywhere from [[1928]] to [[1932]] and has been a mystery most of his career. | |||
On July 12, [[1993]] Farmer was a passenger in the helicopter crash at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] that took the life of [[Davey Allison]], when the two were arriving at the track to assist young driver [[David Bonnett]] ([[Neil Bonnett]]'s son). Farmer escaped with only broken bones. | On July 12, [[1993]] Farmer was a passenger in the helicopter crash at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] that took the life of [[Davey Allison]], when the two were arriving at the track to assist young driver [[David Bonnett]] ([[Neil Bonnett]]'s son). Farmer escaped with only broken bones. | ||
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==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Red Farmer. (2006, December 20). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:30, December 27, 2006, from [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Red_Farmer&oldid=95621046] | |||
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Revision as of 17:32, 27 December 2006
Charles "Red" Farmer (born October 15, ? in Nashville, Tennessee) is a race car driver who relocated to Hueytown in the late 1950's.
Farmer's first race was in 1946 at Opa-locka Speedway near Miami, Florida in a 1934 Ford. He became famous as a member of the Alabama Gang. Estimates of Farmer's career victories range from 700 to 900 victories, most occurring in the late 1950's and early 60's. He raced 36 NASCAR races from 1953 to 1975. He won numerous championships at local tracks, including Birmingham International Raceway. He was the NASCAR National Late Model Sportsman champion for three consecutive years from 1969 to 1971. Farmer's best finish in NASCAR's top division was a fourth at both the 1972 Talladega 500 , and the 1968 Middle Georgia 500 near Macon, Georgia). He had so few Cup races because he was content to run primarily in the Late Model Sportsman. He was named NASCAR's most popular driver 4 times. Red always raced in the white and gold #97 car.
Red has retained his skills as a driver in spite of his age. He competed in 2 Busch Grand National races in 1992 at age 60. In June 2005, Farmer, now over 70, turned heads in winning a heat over current NASCAR Nextel Cup stars, and finished 8th in the feature during the Nextel Prelude to the Dream race at Eldora Speedway in Indiana, owned by NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Tony Stewart.
His accolades are numerous. He is a member of 5 halls of fame. Red was named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR history in 1998. He was a member of the first Class of Inductees into the Talladega-Texaco Walk Of Fame. When the International Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted Red, they had to waive their rule of 5 years of retirement - they figured that he never would retire.
Farmer's year of birth has been reported to be anywhere from 1928 to 1932 and has been a mystery most of his career.
On July 12, 1993 Farmer was a passenger in the helicopter crash at Talladega Superspeedway that took the life of Davey Allison, when the two were arriving at the track to assist young driver David Bonnett (Neil Bonnett's son). Farmer escaped with only broken bones.
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Reference
Red Farmer. (2006, December 20). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:30, December 27, 2006, from [1]
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