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16. Neil Bonnett
Nov 30, -0001
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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! - 84%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 12%
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%
10. Davey Allison
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
Had he lived; Davey Allison likely would have been one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers. He was the 1987 NASCAR Rookie of the Year, the 1993 IROC Champion, won 19 races in 191 starts, and was coming off consecutive third place finishes in the points standings when he died in a helicopter crash at Talladega at the age of 32.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Hollywood, Florida, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1993 (Deceased)
Sprint Cup Wins:
19
Poles:
14
Top Ten Finishes:
92
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1988: 8th
1991: 3rd
1992: 3rd
Should Davey Allison be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 92.6%
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! - 7.4%
15. Fonty Flock
Nov 30, -0001
Published in
NASCAR
The brother of Tim and Bob Flock, Fonty began as a moonshine runner in Alabama. He was the 1947 Stock Car Circuit Champion and the 1949 Modified Champion, but while he would have four top five point finishes, he would finish no higher than second on the Grand National. His career totals included 19 wins in153 starts.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1957
Sprint Cup Wins:
19
Poles:
33
Top Ten Finishes:
83
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1949: 5th
1951: 2nd
1952: 4th
1953: 5th
Should Fonty Flock be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 16.7%