Rick Wilson (racing driver)
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For other people named Rick Wilson, see Richard Wilson (disambiguation).
Rick Wilson (born January 31, 1953) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver.[1] He began racing in 1980, and posted 23 top-ten finishes over his career. NASCAR's website says that he is probably best known for his "close, side-by-side second to Bill Elliott in Daytona's summer event in 1988."[2] He was also known for taking over Richard Petty's car at Petty Enterprises after Petty retired in a car numbered 44.[2]
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Born | (1953-01-31) January 31, 1953 (age 71) Bartow, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
206 races run over 14 years | |||||||
Best finish | 17th (1989) | ||||||
First race | 1980 Firecracker 400 (Daytona) | ||||||
Last race | 1997 UAW-GM Quality 500 (Charlotte) | ||||||
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NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
47 races run over 8 years | |||||||
Best finish | 29th (1989) | ||||||
First race | 1985 Winn-Dixie 300 (Charlotte) | ||||||
Last race | 1997 All Pro 300 (Charlotte) | ||||||
First win | 1989 Budweiser 200 (Bristol) | ||||||
Last win | 1989 Budweiser 200 (Dover) | ||||||
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Statistics current as of November 29, 2012. |
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