Bobby Allison, winner of three Daytona 500 races and one of 10 drivers to accomplish NASCAR’s « grand slam, » died Saturday at the age of 86.
The NASCAR world lost one of its legends Saturday when Bobby Allison died at the age of 86.
NASCAR released a statement from Allison’s family that said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina.
A cause of death wasn’t given, but Allison had been in declining health for years.
« Bobby was the ultimate fan’s driver », Allison’s family said in a statement. « He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his fans and would stop to sign autographs and have conversations with them everywhere he went. He was a dedicated family man and friend, and a devout Catholic. »
« Bobby Allison personified the term ‘racer,’ » NASCAR Chairman Jim France said in a statement. « Though he is best known as one of the winningest drivers in NASCAR Cup Series history, his impact on the sport extends far beyond the record books.
