Former driver Ricky Rudd accepts his ... His face was swollen, and his eyes were nearly swollen shut. In order to see properly, he taped his eyelids open and completed the race despite his injuries.

One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees ...

NASCAR fans, the 2025 Hall of Fame Class is HERE! This year’s inductees are straight-up LEGENDS—icons who shaped the sport, changed the game, and left tire marks on history! Ricky Rudd – The Ironman ...

The 68-year-old made his mark with 23 Cup Series victories, including a thrilling win at the 1997 Brickyard 400.

Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his ... but was overlooked because of the tape keeping his eyes open. Another time, when the cooling system in his car failed, his team tried to help ...