Richard Lee Rudd (born September 12, 1956), nicknamed " the Rooster ", is an American former racing driver and racing team owner. He is the uncle of actor Skeet Ulrich and former NASCAR Busch Series driver Jason Rudd.

2 days ago · Ricky Rudd, once known as NASCAR's "Iron Man," reflects on storied career before induction to NASCAR Hall of Fame as member of Class of 2025.

1 day ago · Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their respective NASCAR careers. Edwards only entered the the elite Cup Series in 2004 — a mere 67 races before Rudd ended his 32-year career — so the two never got a chance to know one another.

Apr 15, 2021 · Rudd would go on to win 23 Cup races in his career, finished in the top 10 in all but two seasons from 1979 through 1996, and was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998. Oh yeah,...

Known as NASCAR’s Ironman for more than a decade, the Virginia native held the premier series record for consecutive starts (788) before Jeff Gordon broke it in 2015. Inducted: 2025 Position: Driver

Jan 24, 2025 · Excellence, toughness and longevity were hallmarks of Ricky Rudd’s remarkable career. Editor’s note: On Friday, February 7, Ricky Rudd will join Carl Edwards and the late Ralph Moody as inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Tickets for Induction Weekend events are available here.. When 18-year-old Ricky Rudd entered the 1975 Carolina 500 at …

Jan 13, 2025 · Rudd retired as the Ironman of NASCAR, with 788 consecutive starts, a record that stood until Jeff Gordon surpassed it in 2015. He also won at least one Cup race in 16 consecutive seasons,...

May 22, 2024 · On Tuesday, one of the toughest drivers to ever strap into a race car finally secured his place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame as Rudd was named one of the three men that will make up the Class of 2025. Rudd will be enshrined with Carl Edwards and Ralph Moody.

May 21, 2024 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd were elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday as the top vote-getters from the Modern Era Ballot. They will be inducted as part of the Class...

May 21, 2024 · Ricky Rudd, the tough-as-nails driver from Virginia, was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, along with driver Carl Edwards and mechanic and race strategist Moody, who made it in on the pioneer ballot.