Tim Richmond
Tim Richmond was one of the most naturally gifted and tragically short-lived stars in NASCAR history, winning 13 Cup Series races including a stunning seven-victory 1986 season with Hendrick Motorsports. The flamboyant Ashland, OH native brought a movie-star presence to a sport that had never seen anything like him. Richmond was forced from racing in 1987 due to AIDS-related complications, dying in 1989 at just 34. His abbreviated career remains one of NASCAR's great what-ifs.
About Tim Richmond
Tim Richmond competed in 185 NASCAR Cup Series races, racing out of Ashland, OH. Tim Richmond recorded 13 career wins, 0 top-5 finishes, and 0 top-10s. Pocono Raceway was Tim Richmond's strongest venue, where the driver earned 4 wins in 14 starts.
Career Highlights
- 13 career Cup wins
Prime years: 1985-1987 (avg score: 59/100)
8 Cup Series seasons analyzed
Best Tracks
Tim Richmond's best track is Pocono Raceway with 4 wins and a 9.9 average finish in 14 races.
| Track | Races | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Pocono Raceway | 14 | 9.9 |
| Riverside International Raceway | 14 | 12.5 |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway | 17 | 16.7 |
| North Wilkesboro Speedway | 12 | 13.1 |
| Richmond Raceway | 11 | 13.3 |
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| Josh Berry | Same Series |
| Josh Bilicki | Same Series |
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| Alex Bowman | Same Series |
| Chase Briscoe | Same Series |
| Chris Buescher | Same Series |
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| Jeb Burton | Same Series |
