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Neil Bonnett

American racing car driver

Died when: 47 years 196 days (570 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Neil Bonnett

Lawrence Neil Bonnett (July 30, 1946 – February 11, 1994) was an American NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over his 18-year career.

Bonnett was a member of the Alabama Gang, and started his career with the help of Bobby and Donnie Allison.

He rose to prominence in the late 1970s with his performances in cars owned by Jim Stacy and Wood Brothers Racing, becoming one of the top competitors in the 1980s.

The Alabama native currently ranks 47th in all-time NASCAR Cup victories.He appeared in the 1983 film Stroker Ace and the 1990 film Days of Thunder.

Bonnett hosted the TV show Winners for TNN from 1991 to 1994.He was a color commentator for CBS, TBS, and TNN in the years until his death.

Bonnett's driving career was interrupted by a severe brain injury from a crash in 1990.He was killed while practicing for the 1994 Daytona 500 for a much-anticipated comeback.


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