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14. Ernie Irvan
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
Derisively called “Swervin’ Irvan” by his competitors; Irvan actually lost out on his best year when he had a crash in practice at Michigan in 1994. Given a 10% chance of survival, he not only survived, but returned to race in parts of four more seasons. He finished with 15 wins in 313 starts, including the 1991 Daytona 500.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Salinas, California, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1999
Sprint Cup Wins:
15
Poles:
22
Top Ten Finishes:
124
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1990: 9th
1991: 5th
1993: 6th
Should Ernie Irvan be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 78.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.6%
13. Marvin Panch
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
Marvin Panch started as a car owner on the West Coast. When his driver didn’t show up for a race, Panch took the wheel himself and started a career in which he won 17 races in 216 starts and finished in the top 10 over 58% of the time. He also is member of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers and the 1961 Daytona 500 winner.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Menomonie, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1966
Sprint Cup Wins:
17
Poles:
21
Top Ten Finishes:
126
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1957: 2nd
1962: 9th
1965: 5th
Should Marvin Panch be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 10%
16. Neil Bonnett
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
Neil Bonnett, a member of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers, won 18 races in 362 starts. He is probably best remembered for his perseverance after suffering a life-threatening crash at Darlington in 1990. After rehabbing and a stint as a commentator, Bonnett’s luck ran out when he died in a crash at qualifying for the 1994 Daytona 500.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Hueytown, Alabama, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1994 (Deceased)
Sprint Cup Wins:
18
Poles:
20
Top Ten Finishes:
156
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1983: 6th
1984: 8th
1985: 4th
Should Neil Bonnett be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 67.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 22.6%
11. Curtis Turner
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
One of the earliest stars of NASCAR, Curtis Turner had 17 wins in 183 starts on the Grand National Series and another 38 wins in 79 races on the Convertible Series. Despite once being banned for life from NASCAR for attempting to start a driver’s union, a ban that Bill France Sr. lifted after four years, he seems a lock to get into the Hall as he has been a finalist three times.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Floyd, Virginia, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1968
Sprint Cup Wins:
17
Poles:
16
Top Ten Finishes:
73
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1949: 6th
1950: 5th
1954: 9th
Should Curtis Turner be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 83.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 16.7%