Which NASCAR driver is from Virginia?

NASCAR Drivers from Virginia. Denny Hamlin — he’s the reigning 2020 Daytona 500 Champion! Getting his start in Chesterfield, Virginia, Hamlin became one of the most consistent drivers in the sport. Hamlin competes full-time for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Who drove the Tide car in Winston Cup?

Darrell Waltrip
809 races run over 29 years
Best finish	1st (1981, 1982, 1985)
First race	1972 Winston 500 (Talladega)
Last race	2000 NAPA 500 (Atlanta)

What part of Virginia is Denny Hamlin from?

Chesterfield, Virginia
Denny is highly regarded by his peers and the media, who consider him a top contender each year to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Born November 18, 1980 in Tampa, Fla… raised in Chesterfield, Virginia and resides in Lake Norman area near Charlotte, NC…

What is the Nascar Winston Cup now called?

On December 19, 2016, NASCAR announced the new name for the series, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series as well as the new series logo and new NASCAR logo.

Who all drove the Tide car?

Previous drivers of the Tide car includes Darrell Waltrip, Ricky Rudd and Ricky Craven. The car made it to victory lane 20 times. “Tide has such a rich history in this sport,” said Kenseth, who has two wins in 2016 and is safely locked into the NASCAR Chase.

Who drove the 32 Tide car?

From 2001 until 2004, Ricky Craven drove the No. 32 Tide-sponsored car in NASCAR’s Premier Series. The Maine native piloted the No. 32 for 133 races, earning two victories, 10 top fives and 24 top 10s.

Where is Martin Truex Jr from?

Mayetta, Stafford Township, NJMartin Truex Jr. / Place of birthMayetta is an unincorporated community located within Stafford Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. U.S. Route 9 is a major highway that travels through Mayetta. Wikipedia

Who sponsored NASCAR after Winston?

A look at the season that was in NASCAR The series was the Winston Cup Series until the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company ended its sponsorship in 2003. Nextel replaced Winston to form the Nextel Cup Series, and that became Sprint after the two telecommunications companies merged.

Why did NASCAR change from Winston Cup?

However, in 2003, hit with an onslaught of lawsuits and anti-tobacco legislation, RJR came to the realization they could no longer continue as NASCAR’s title sponsor, and the three-decade relationship that created the Winston Cup Series had to come to an end.