Hall of Fame Induction: Bobby Allison 2011

Robert Arthur Allison (born December 3, 1937) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers.[1] His two sons, Clifford Allison and Davey Allison followed him into racing, and both died within a year of each other. During the course of his career, Bobby Allison accumulated 84 victories, making him third all-time, tied with Darrell Waltrip, including three victories at the Daytona 500 in 1978, 1982 and 1988,[1] where he finished one-two with his son, Davey Allison. He was also the NASCAR Winston Cup Champion in 1983[1] driving for DiGard Racing. Additionally, Allison ran in the Indianapolis 500 twice, with a best finish of 25th in 1975.

[@jorn3432]

Nothing but respect for Bobby Allison.

[@sammylacks4937]

I remember that Daytona 500 when Bobby and Davey finished 1- 2. I remember Davey saying after the race " I tried to take him that last lap, but he was just too strong".

[@scottswisher4840]

Bobby is the reason I am a race fan. Love him! I cannot imagine losing a son - much less two - to a sport that you spent your whole life perusing.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

And a sport that nearly killed himself and his younger brother

[@aaroncone6778]

Oxford Plains Speedway, Oxford Maine salutes you sir! God bless!

[@ragingbull154]

First race I ever attended Bobby Allison won....1981 World 600. I was 9 years old. I've been to well over 100 cup races since then but I will never forget that extremely hot Sunday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Hardee's #28 Buick driven by Bobby Allison wins and brother Donnie's career is basically ended after a crash in turn #4 involving Dick Brooks.

[@mikecsiki22]

One of the best.....

[@calmyatt4424]

I'm going to add to it Mike. One of the greatest drivers and one of the greatest human beings alive.

[@wayneberry1048]

What a classy guy

[@DixytheGoat9]

When he was running that's when Nascar had class not adays it's just rich babies who didnt do a single thing but are put into top elite cars because of there owner fathers

[@cc2450]

He was GREAT !!! As a kid growing up I was a die-hard DW fan but there was no doubting Bobby Allison's greatness.

[@danielgantt3362]

Davey's dad and uncle it's going to be sad when they are gone

[@edwardbaker8225]

Daniel Gantt we just lost junior Johnson... when we loss Bobby, Donny Allison that be a very sad day. Better to have them then not have at all !

[@user-np1te3yi6v]

RIP Neil Bonnet
Respect for All Alabama Gang

[@joshuafarmer3467]

"It was Davey."

[@DixytheGoat9]

I think Bobby wouldve been a match for Petty and Pearson if he ran back in the 60s and 70s

[@timothythomas853]

Gratulations Bobby allison.