Gary Balough
Encyclopedia
Gary Balough is a retired NASCAR
Winston Cup Series driver who has competed from 1979 to 1992.
. Before his NASCAR Cup Series career, he would participate in modified dirt races where he would compete in his rule-bending vehicle known as the Batmobile
(which carried the signature #112 and was completely unrelated to the Batmobile that is operated by Batman
). He served a sentence of 45½ months in jail for drug trafficking
; which basically ended his career along with his marriage. A ride with Harry Rainer's team was in the works along with a sponsorship from Domino's Pizza
that would have paid him $750,000 ($ in today's money) for having their name appear on his car for 25 races. Robert Yates
created the motors that helped Balough become "on top of his game."
After his jail sentence expired, Balough still had access to his children and could still practice his hobby of fishing
. His first racing event after the end of his jail sentence was a 200-lap "All-Pro" race in Summerville, South Carolina
where he earned the pole position
and won the race.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Winston Cup Series driver who has competed from 1979 to 1992.
Summary
Balough has only led one lap out of 4033 - the equivalent of 5668.9 miles (9,123.2 km). He started an average of 21st place and finished an average of 25th while bringing home a career grand total of $90,900 ($ in today's money). Balough's only DNQ was at the 1991 Daytona 5001991 Daytona 500
The 1991 Daytona 500 by STP was held February 17 at Daytona International Speedway. Davey Allison won the pole. In the first Gatorade 125 on Thursday, Richard Petty edged Hut Stricklin for second place, placing The King 3rd on the grid.-Pre-race Notes:...
. Before his NASCAR Cup Series career, he would participate in modified dirt races where he would compete in his rule-bending vehicle known as the Batmobile
Batmobile
The Batmobile is the automobile of DC Comics superhero Batman. The car has evolved along with the character from comic books to television and films. Kept in the Batcave, which it accesses through a hidden entrance, the Batmobile is a gadget-laden vehicle used by Batman in his crime-fighting...
(which carried the signature #112 and was completely unrelated to the Batmobile that is operated by Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
). He served a sentence of 45½ months in jail for drug trafficking
Illegal drug trade
The illegal drug trade is a global black market, dedicated to cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of those substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws. Most jurisdictions prohibit trade, except under license, of many types of drugs by drug prohibition laws.A UN report said the...
; which basically ended his career along with his marriage. A ride with Harry Rainer's team was in the works along with a sponsorship from Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza, Inc. is an international pizza delivery corporation headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America. Founded in 1960, Domino's is the second-largest pizza chain in the United States and has over 9,000 corporate and franchised stores in 60 countries and all 50 U.S....
that would have paid him $750,000 ($ in today's money) for having their name appear on his car for 25 races. Robert Yates
Robert Yates
Robert Yates is the name of:* Robert Yates , NASCAR team owner** Robert Yates Racing, the team he owns* Robert Yates , Anti-Federalist American politician* Robert Yates , New Zealand cricketer...
created the motors that helped Balough become "on top of his game."
After his jail sentence expired, Balough still had access to his children and could still practice his hobby of fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
. His first racing event after the end of his jail sentence was a 200-lap "All-Pro" race in Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville is a town in the U.S. state of South Carolina situated mostly in Dorchester County with small portions in Berkeley, and Charleston counties. It is part of the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area as designated for statistical purposes by the U.S. Office...
where he earned the pole position
Pole position
The term "pole position", as used in motorsports, comes from the horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole. The term made its way, along with several other customs, to auto racing. In circuit motorsports, a driver has pole position when he or she...
and won the race.