Richard Lee Rudd (born September 12, 1956), nicknamed " the Rooster ", is an American former racing driver and racing team owner. He is the uncle of actor Skeet Ulrich and former NASCAR Busch Series driver Jason Rudd.

6 days ago · Ricky Rudd, once known as NASCAR's "Iron Man," reflects on storied career before induction to NASCAR Hall of Fame as member of Class of 2025.

3 days ago · Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd's eyes were so swollen ...

4 days ago · Ricky Rudd (15) in the Bud Moore Engineering Ford Thunderbird in the 24th annual Valleydale 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. IMAGO/Icon Sportswire. 4/1/1984. Sure he never captured the Daytona 500, but one of his most famous moments did happen at the high banks of the World Center of Racing. His very scary crash in the 1984 Busch Clash at Daytona.

3 days ago · Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd’s eyes were so swollen he used duct tape to keep them open so that he could race. In reality, it was injuries to his ribs that bothered him most, for week, but was ...

3 days ago · Ricky Rudd left the sport in 2007 with 23 wins, 194 top-5s, and 374 top-10s in the premier series. He was named one of NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers in 2023.

4 days ago · CONCORD, N.C. - One of the toughest drivers to ever compete, Ricky Rudd, will have his name and accomplishments immortalized during Friday night's NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the “Class of 2025”. The celebration takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, site of the Hall of Fame. The Chesapeake, Va., native and Hendrick Motorsports alum was voted in by the NASCAR Hall of Fame ...

Apr 15, 2021 · While taking a fan bus tour around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rudd, who was in Indiana’s capital city to compete in the national go-kart championship, was in awe of the...

Jan 24, 2025 · Excellence, toughness and longevity were hallmarks of Ricky Rudd’s remarkable career. Editor’s note: On Friday, February 7, Ricky Rudd will join Carl Edwards and the late Ralph Moody as inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Tickets for Induction Weekend events are available here.. When 18-year-old Ricky Rudd entered the 1975 Carolina 500 at North Carolina Motor Speedway, he ...

May 22, 2024 · Ricky Rudd -- Known as "The Rooster," Ricky Rudd was notorious for his toughness, his longevity and his skill in a Cup career that spanned from when he was 18 in 1975 until he was 50 in 2007.