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3. Geoff Bodine
While he only comes in at number nine on this list, Geoff Bodine may be the greatest Modified racer ever. Bodine compiled the most wins in Modified history, including a ridiculous 55 wins in 84 starts in 1978. In terms of NASCAR, he never finished higher than third on the points standing, but he did capture the prestigious Daytona 500 in 1986.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Chemung, New York, U.S.A.
Retired In:
2004
Sprint Cup Wins:
18
Poles:
37
Top Ten Finishes:
190
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1984: 9th
1985: 5th
1986: 8th
1988: 6th
1989: 9th
1990: 3rd
Should Geoff Bodine be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 89.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1%
Alfred “Speedy” Thompson never finished higher than third in the points standings, but he did so on four separate occasions. Thompson, who raced full time on the Grand National circuit for only ten years, did manage to win 20 races in 197 starts and died in his racecar at a North Carolina fairground after suffering a heart attack one day before his 46th birthday.
