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Birthdate: September 7, 1939 RACE CAREER INFORMATION |
DONNIE ALLISON began racing in Hialeah, Florida, driving with his brother Bobby. It didn't take long for him to get a car and begin racing on his own, frequently competing against Bobby. Together they became known as "The Alabama Gang", and are recognized as the original senior members. Donnie's racing career took off, and he has now raced in every type of car imaginable, many prepared by legends Hoss Ellington, Banjo Mathews, Herb Nab, and the Wood Brothers. He has gone over the million dollar mark, winning ten Winston Cup races, five of twelve Grand American races, the World 600, the Daytona Firecracker 400, the Atlanta Journal 500, and many others.
In 1970 Donnie entered racing history books by finishing fourth in the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and then won the World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, remarkably in the same weekend. He is noted as the most successful cross-over driver from stock cars to Indy cars in history.
Donnie was also awarded the 1967 Rookie of the Year, the 1970 Indianapolis Rookie of the Year, and the 1970 Sportsman Most Popular Driver honors. To his credit, he has 10 Winston Cup wins in 239 starts, 78 top five finishes, and 115 top ten finishes. Donnie has been crew chief for his son-in-law, Hut Stricklin, and also Joe Nemechek, Rookie of the Year in NASCAR's Grand National Division. He has also been co-announcer for ABC, CBS, and various radio broadcasts over the course of his career.
Donnie involves himself with his sons' race car building business, promoting the Allison Legacy Race Car and Series. He also keeps busy making personal appearances. Donnie Allison has spent the better part of his life in the racing arena, both behind the wheel and behind the scenes.
RACING HISTORY
EXPERIENCE & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
DRIVING EXPERIENCE
NASCAR Races Won, Year, Date, No of Race Event, Race Track, Owner/Sponsor, Car
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# |
Year |
Date |
Race Track |
Owner/Sponsor |
Year and Make |
| 1 |
1968 |
06/16 |
North Carolina Motor Speedway |
Banjo Matthews |
Ford |
| 2 |
1969 |
10/12 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway |
Banjo Matthews |
Ford |
| 3 |
1970 |
04/05 |
Bristol International Speedway |
Banjo Matthews |
Ford |
| 4 |
1970 |
05/24 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway |
Banjo Matthews |
Ford |
| 5 |
1970 |
07/04 |
Daytona International Speedway |
Banjo Matthews |
Ford |
| 6 |
1971 |
05/16 |
Alabama International Motor Spdwy |
Wood Brothers |
Mercury |
| 7 |
1976 |
10/10 |
Charlotte Motor Speedway |
Hoss Ellington |
Chevrolet |
| 8 |
1977 |
08/07 |
Alabama International Motor Spdwy |
Hoss Ellington |
Chevrolet |
| 9 |
1977 |
10/23 |
North Carolina Motor Speedway |
Hoss Ellington |
Chevrolet |
| 10 |
1978 |
11/05 |
Atlanta International Raceway |
Hoss Ellington |
Chevrolet |
MEMBERSHIPS
CURRENT INVOLVEMENT IN RACING
Consultant to Tri-Star Motorsports Craftsman Truck Series race team
Consultant to Allison Brothers Race Cars Inc.
Owner-Partner in Allison Race Cars. Inc., an Alabama race car dealership.
1996, 1997, 1998 Spokesperson for Autovalue Parts Stores
EXPERIENCE WITH TEAM & DRIVER
B&B Racing-Eddie Bierschwale-Driver
.organized team driver confidence
.crew chief
.set up chassis & general car maintenance & procedures
.worked with driver in teaching all aspects of driving a race car
Osterland Motor Ventures-Hut Stricklin-Driver
.crew chief
.reorganization of crew
.reorganization of car maintenance & procedure and chassis set-up
.worked with driver to improve driving ability
Nemco Racing-Joe Nemechek-Driver
.crew chief
.team manager
.initial education of how to set up a team and race in Winston Cup Racing
.set-up chassis & general teaching of car maintenance & procedure
.worked with driver to improve driving ability and make better qualifying runs
BSS Motorsports-Stanley Smith-Driver
.crew chief
.team manager
.set-up chassis
.worked with driver to improve driving ability
Tri-Star Motorsports-Bobby Hamilton-Driver
Loy Allen Jr.-Driver
Gary Bradberry-Driver
.driver consultation to help driver have better use of driving abilities
.chassis set-up and handling consultation
Melling Racing-P.J. Jones-Driver
.driver consultation to help driver understand Winston Cup racing
.chassis set-up and handling consultation
RPR- Roy Payne-Driver
.crew chief
.team manager
.reorganization of car maintenance & procedure program
.chassis set up and handling
.worked with driver on ability to drive.
Kevin Ray Racing-Kevin Ray-Driver
.consultant to driver and team
.6th place finish Atlanta
Hendrick Motorsports-Ricky Craven-Driver
.consultant to driver
.advice on driving style and techniques
Davey Allison - Throughout his career consulted about driving capabilities and style and car set-up and handling.
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