NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison dies at 86

[timjake]

[ NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison dies at 86 | Fox News ]

"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."

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One of the greats I remember watching back in the '70s with Dad.

Rest in Peace

 

[Chuck24]

He and his family have given a lot to racing. He lost both of his sons.

 

[Alk8944]

One of the real legends of Nascar and 'leader' of the "Alabama Gang".

At 86 years old there doesn't need to be a "cause of death". Simply being that old is more than sufficient!

 

[ACORN]

RIP Bobby. One of the greats.

 

[lihpster]

Who can forget his fight with Cale Yarborough at the Daytona 500? It brought nationwide exposure to the sport, helping to make it what it is today. R.I.P. to a legend.

 

[soFlaNative]

I wonder where he and Donnie's dad had to hide the keys to the car?
RIP to one of the greats who prevailed over tremendous tragedy.

 

[Greyman50]

RIP Sir, a true legend and will be missed.

 

[Roofuss]

Gods speed and rest in peace.

 

[robvious]

another legend gone.. R.I.P.

 

[max]

I got to watch him race at Talladega and he was one of a kind.

 

[Walkin Horse]

Who can forget his fight with Cale Yarborough at the Daytona 500? It brought nationwide exposure to the sport, helping to make it what it is today. R.I.P. to a legend.

I must say he probably wouldn't claim that he helped make NASCAR what it is today. I doubt any of the old guys would want to shoulder that blame.

 

[Muley Gil]

When I lived in Hueytown, Alabama, I used to run into Bobby at the grocery store. He was always a gentleman and never put on airs.