Tim Richmond was one of NASCAR's most extravagant drivers. Grew up in wealth, he was attention and have become used to the best things in life. Tim grow up not in racing such as many early NASCAR drivers. When he was 21, it had a a friend to drive a few laps in his Sprint car. Time within minutes Tim suggested his friend, and he immediately knew that he was addicted.
Starting in racing, 1980, he won in the Indy 500 Rookie of the year award. 1981 He changed Stockcars and 1982, had been a winner. His racing career lasted less than eight full seasons, but during this time, he made quite the impression. He was known for the propulsion of Rick Hendrick No. 25 Chevrolet Folger. in 1986, a highlight was the year for Tim. He won seven races, more than any other driver had done and points finished third in the NASCAR Winston Cup series. July 1986 was in Pocono his most spectacular victory; After an accident with Richard Petty, Richmond a round and beat Geoff Bodine and Ricky Rudd in a three-wide photo finish in.
Tim was a real hit with the ladies and loved it from the top driving color draw and autographs to play. He had advanced and lived fast, just like his achievements on the way. In the winter of 1986, his love story with life and the ladies caught with him, and he was diagnosed with HIV. Stirred up the rumor mill, homosexuality and illegal drug use. He passed a drug test by NASCAR Tim refused to however publicly humiliated. Returned as a storm, but his illness miss him that 1987 had the first three months of the season. He won back his first two races, but the virus again dragged him down. Autumn 1987 he resigned from the Hendrick team. Tim Richmond opened the door for Winston Cup driver from places other than the South enter. He was not one of the working class drivers of the time such as Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough gruff,. He broke the form of the good OLE boy. Pragma::TIMS contributions and benefits in a sport can the controversy surrounding his career as a racing driver unnoticed, that usually its fallen heroes pray. One of the biggest talents of NASCARS, AIDS claimed Tim in August 1989.
Born: 7 June 1955
Place of birth: Ashland, OH
Died: August 13, 1989 (aged 34)
Cause of death: Effects of AIDS
Awards: 2002 was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Career highlights:
1978: USAC Sprint car Rookie of the year
1980: Indy 500 Rookie of the year
1986: NASCAR driver of the year with Dale Earnhardt, SR.
In 2002 was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Starts: 185
WINS: 13
Top 10 of: 78
Poland: 14
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