From a scary crash in Daytona to the famed Tide colors, Virginia’s Ricky Rudd saw a lot in his NASCAR career. After many years of waiting, and seeing some of his former teammates and even car ...

Drivers have long exhibited sportsman spirit, pushing their limits despite adversity. Take Ricky Rudd, for instance—his 1984 crash in the Clash nearly cost him his vision, yet he returned to the ...

1. He Held NASCAR’s Ironman Record for Over a Decade Ricky Rudd competed in the NASCAR Cup Series for 33 seasons, 26 of them full-time. From 1981 to 2005, he made 788 consecutive starts ...

No, Ricky Rudd never won the Daytona 500. He competed in the Daytona 500 for many years and was always considered a strong contender, with one of his most memorable moments in the competition ...

Ricky Rudd, known as the "Ironman" for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. After a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd's eyes were so swollen he used ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their respective NASCAR careers. Edwards only entered the elite Cup Series in 2004 — a mere 67 races before Rudd ended ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their respective NASCAR careers. Edwards only entered the elite Cup Series in 2004 — a mere 67 races before Rudd ...