Ken Rush
Encyclopedia
Ken Rush was a NASCAR
Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1957 to 1972.
sanctioned by any motorsports body - in his Chevrolet Camaro
. In his eight-year career, Rush managed to race in 56 races for a distance of 9396 laps - the equivalent of 5717.6 miles (9,201.6 km). He started 14th on average and finished in 18th on average. After his racing career was over, Rush managed to earn $11,760 in total prize winnings ($ in today's money). Had he been born 40 years later, he may have accomplished the big prize winnings that today's NASCAR superstars earn from their races. A lot of the races during Ken's era paid $200 ($ in today's money) or less just for winning the race.
Ken died from a stroke in his hometown of High Point, North Carolina
at age 80. He is survived by his wife Patsy and daughter Deborah.
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...
Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1957 to 1972.
Summary
He would win the 1969 'Bama 400 Grand Touring race on Saturday, September 13, 1969 - arguably the first race held at Talladega SuperspeedwayTalladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base just outside the small city of Lincoln. It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in...
sanctioned by any motorsports body - in his Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is an automobile manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang...
. In his eight-year career, Rush managed to race in 56 races for a distance of 9396 laps - the equivalent of 5717.6 miles (9,201.6 km). He started 14th on average and finished in 18th on average. After his racing career was over, Rush managed to earn $11,760 in total prize winnings ($ in today's money). Had he been born 40 years later, he may have accomplished the big prize winnings that today's NASCAR superstars earn from their races. A lot of the races during Ken's era paid $200 ($ in today's money) or less just for winning the race.
Ken died from a stroke in his hometown of High Point, North Carolina
High Point, North Carolina
High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. As of 2010 the city had a total population of 104,371, according to the US Census Bureau. High Point is currently the eighth-largest municipality in North Carolina....
at age 80. He is survived by his wife Patsy and daughter Deborah.