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17. Tim Richmond
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
A man almost as famous for the way he died as the way he raced, the movie star handsome Tim Richmond still managed to win 13 races in 185 starts. Richmond was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers despite NASCAR having falsified his drug tests to keep the HIV positive Richmond from racing.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Ashland, Ohio, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1987
Sprint Cup Wins:
13
Poles:
14
Top Ten Finishes:
78
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1986: 3rd
Should Tim Richmond be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 83.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.3%
7. Jack Smith
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
One of the early legends of NASCAR, Jack Smith won 21 races and twice finished in the top five in points standings over a fifteen year career. Should the Hall focus on early stars, this forgotten one could have a legitimate shot.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Metropolis, Illinois, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1964
Sprint Cup Wins:
21
Poles:
23
Top Ten Finishes:
142
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1957: 5th
1958: 5th
1959: 8th
1961: 7th
1962: 4th
Should Jack Smith be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 37.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 37.5%
22. Dick Hutcherson
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
Two-time champion of the IMCA Circuit, Dick Hutcherson was the most famous of Iowa’s racing “Keokuk Gang”. He was a fourteen time winner in NASCAR in only 103 races, finishing second in the points race in 1965.
20. Bob Welborn
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
Bob Welborn never finished higher than fourth in the Grand National and had just nine wins, but Welborn won three consecutive championships on the NASCAR Convertible Series. With NASCAR stating it wants to honor all of it series, Welborn would be a good place to start.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Denton, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1964
Sprint Cup Wins:
9
Poles:
7
Top Ten Finishes:
102
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1955: 4th
Should Bob Welborn be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 42.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 28.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 14.3%