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 · NASCAR honors 'The Ironman' Ricky Rudd and 'Cousin Carl' Edwards as Hall of Fame inductees. One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as ...

3 days ago · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame in a star-studded Friday night ceremony.. Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit.

4 days ago · READ MORE: Revisiting Sonoma 1991, Where NASCAR Took A Win From Ricky Rudd. A Great Resume. The resume speaks for itself, Ricky Rudd. Beyond all of his career starts, Rudd certainly got the best out of every car and team he ever drove for. For 16 consecutive years, Rudd was able to find victory lane. His 906 starts are second only to one driver ...

4 days ago · The sport’s heroes and legends gathered at the NASCAR Hall of Fame to formally induct the Hall’s esteemed class of 2025 — racing greats Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and the late Ralph Moody.

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 · Rudd would go on to win 23 Cup races in his career, finished in the top 10 in all but two seasons from 1979 through 1996, and was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998. Oh...

5 days ago · 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 ended his 32-year career — so the two never got a …

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 ...