The legendary race car is in fact, the same machine that david pearson won his. Our database contains statistics, information and history of nascar car numbers. David pearson, a threetime nascar cup champion, is second on nascar cups alltime win list with 105, second only to richard petty. Driver fred lorenzen 1971 nascar winston cup results racing. Ranking the 10 most iconic cars in nascar history bleacher.
The move comes after ups in 12 dropped its fullseason primary sponsorship of the no. Bill was personally responsible for purolator sponsorship of the number 21 race team. Today its nascar racing and most of the fans dont know the differance. David pearson with his legendary wood brothers purolator mercury. Alltime best nascar drivers to steal wins at bristol. The 30 most badass nascar paint schemes from 19491989 part. Remembering david pearson a nascar driver to never forget. Nascar champion david pearson in their own words ford. Pearson, or the silver fox as he became known, set an unprecedented superspeedway qualifying record by winning 11 straight pole positions at charlotte n. Matt dibenedetto will drive the iconic wood brothers racing no.
He won several races in this vehicle making the paint scheme even better than it looks. Click on the site to see david pearsons career results at that track. David pearson with the purolator mercury he would drive to victory in the 1976 daytona 500. Nov 20, 2018 david pearson sadly passed away last week, but he leaves behind a legacy that was unforgettable.
The following is a list of drivers who are currently competing in a series sanctioned by the national association for stock car auto racing nascar. Vintage postcard of nascar purolator mercury cyclone race car 21 david pearson driver. Driver donnie allison 1971 nascar winston cup results racing. The wood brothers racing team holds the unique distinction of being the oldest active team in nascar, having fielded cars. Nascar drive is racing fans best race day experience with incar cameras, live audio and live leaderboards from nascar. David pearson currently holds the second position on nascars. Purolator mf21 alternative oil filters there are 8 replacement oil filters for purolator mf21. Ups set to end sponsorships with nascar, roush fenway. As one of the most successful long standing racing organizations in nascar with ford. David pearson talks about his career and working with.
The car was trailered from race to race in the early 70s by a purolator executive. Draftkings name and logo used for promotion and identity of the draftkings brand. The wood brothers racing team holds the unique distinction of being the oldest active team in nascar, having fielded cars since 1950. He was the first nascar driver to be on the cover of sports illustrated. Racing champions black background red series 51 car. Learn about the history of the wood brothers racing legacy through stories narrated by family members, past drivers and members of the nascar community.
If you have any questions please ask and be sure to check out my. Aug 07, 20 ranking the 10 most iconic cars in nascar history. They are known for their long relationship with ford motor company, and the longstanding use of number 21 on their main car. Driver neil bonnett 1979 nascar winston cup results racing. Dick hutcherson ford factory driver, multiple nascar race winner, finished 2nd in nascar points in 1965, 3rd in 1966, 3rd place at lemans 1966. Fantasy nascar racing cheat sheet is not owned, affiliated or sanctioned by nascar national association for stock car auto racing. Nascar race results at pocono aug 1, 1976 purolator 500. Race results for the 1994 nascar winston cup series purolator 500 at atlanta motor speedway. David pearson is one of the better drivers in the history of nascar and he drove the no. Wood brothers purolator car 21, driven by david pearson.
David pearson sadly passed away last week, but he leaves behind a legacy that was unforgettable. Nascar race result for the purolator 500 at pocono raceway on aug 3, 1975. Give your business a competitive edge with purolator freight and get coastto. Nascar race results at pocono aug 3, 1975 purolator 500. Nascar cup series drivers, nascar drivers, auto racing. Original wood brothers purolator mercury on display. March 27 today in jayskis nascar history page of 24. From 2006 to 2008, the team was merged with tad and jodi geschickters jtg racing. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The 30 most badass nascar paint schemes from 19491989. David pearson with his legendary wood brothers purolator mercury 21 nascar autos, nascar race. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Remember the life and times of nascar driver tim richmond.
The team was formed in 1950 by eponymous brothers glen and leonard wood. Remember the life and times of nascar driver tim richmond with some of the best images. The cross references are for general reference only, please check for. David pearson diecast david pearson nascar diecast cars. Wood brothers racing is an american professional stock car racing team that currently competes in the nascar cup series. The list of drivers who have piloted this car is long, one full of nascar hall of famers and largerthanlife. Nascar standings after race number 18 of the nascar winston cup series. The color scheme has been done per the instructions. Many new parts and restoration funds were used to make this a daily driver, if desired custom car mechanically sound. Purolator will deliver your shipment safely and on time, within canada or to the u. Driver david pearson 1978 nascar winston cup results racing. Mar 31, 2011 david pearson currently holds the second position on nascar s alltime win list with 105 victories. Vintage postcard of nascar purolator car 21 david pearson driver. Wood brothers racing was founded in 1950 by family patriarch, glen wood.
Currently the longest continuously operating monster energy nascar cup team. With the right focus and training, talented race car drivers can take sensible, measurable steps toward the ultimate goal of driving professionally in the nascar circuit. David pearson is recognized as one of nascars 50 greatest drivers and. The wood brothers signed a longterm sponsorship agreement with purolator to be their primary sponsor on the no. David pearson currently holds the second position on nascars alltime win list with 105 victories. The 1996 nascar winston cup series was the 48th season of professional stock car racing in the united states and the 25th modern era nascar cup series. Nascar race result for the purolator 500 at pocono raceway on aug 1, 1976. With pearson and wood brothers teamed up they would win the coveted triple crown of nascar racing in 1976 with the purolator mercury car and coined the ambassadors of the sport by president jimmy. Sep 10, 2019 even in the earliest days of glen woods driving career in nascar s modified division, the number 21 has been near synonymous with the teams success. Wood brothers racing is an american professional stock car racing team that currently. Ups notified nascar and roush fenway racing that it plans to end its sponsorship of the sport and team following the 14 sprint cup season. The season had been started on february 18 at daytona international speedway, and ended on november 10 at the atlanta motor speedway. The nascar logo and driver images are owned and of nascar, respective nascar teams and owners.
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