Which NASCAR drivers are related?

Which NASCAR drivers are related?

NASCAR 101: Related Drivers in NASCAR

• Kyle & Kurt Busch.
• Austin & Ty Dillon.
• David & Todd Gilliland.
• Ryan Truex & Martin Truex Jr.
• Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeffrey Earnhardt & Bobby Earnhardt.
• Jeb & Harrison Burton.
• Joe & John Hunter Nemechek.
• Elliott & Hermie Sadler.

Who are the two brothers that race in NASCAR?

The Labonte Brothers The two drivers who had a big impact on NASCAR from the Labonte family are Terry Labonte and younger brother Bobby Labonte.

Why do NASCAR drivers have two first names?

In that spirit, the organization has decided that all its racers need to have two first names and no last name. Because none of them have this name arrangement now – like everybody else in society — all of them will have to change their names before getting behind the wheels in a NASCAR race.

Who is the first family of NASCAR?

The France family
The France family is known as the “first family” of NASCAR racing. NASCAR was founded by Bill France, Sr. in 1948 and to this day France family members own and operate NASCAR.

Are Kyle and Kurt brothers?

Thanks to Kurt’s win over runner-up Kyle at Atlanta Motor Speedway, each has two wins in the four Cup races featuring one-two finishes by the brothers. That was a cause for celebration for older brother Kurt, who climbed out of his car and yelled, “Hell yeah, we beat Kyle!” It was a sore subject for Kyle.

Is NASCAR changing its name?

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. On April 11, 2018, Monster Energy announced an extension of their sponsorship of the series through the end of the 2019 season. In 2017, stage racing was introduced.

What NASCAR driver is getting a divorce?

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — NASCAR racer Kurt Busch and Ashley Busch are getting a divorce, according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports. In a statement obtained by TMZ, Kurt Busch said, “I am heartbroken to confirm that my wife Ashley and I are working to dissolve our marriage.

Has a Black man ever won a NASCAR Cup race?

Bubba Wallace claims victory, history as first Black to win NASCAR Cup Series since 1963.

Is Kyle Busch related to Busch beer?

On MTV’s The Busch Family Brewed, you can discover the story behind the Anheuser-Busch brewery. The truth is that Kyle and Samantha are neither part of the family nor part of the cast despite frequent fan queries.

Do the Busch brothers get along?

In fact, the two brothers don’t even seem that close. The Busch brothers have had their fair share of dust-ups over the years, most notably a fight after they crashed at the 2007 All-Star Race that kept them from speaking for a lengthy period of time.