No, Ricky Rudd never won the Daytona 500. He competed in the Daytona ... During the Busch Clash at Daytona, Rudd was involved in a violent crash that left him with a concussion and torn cartilage.

Take Ricky Rudd, for instance—his 1984 crash in the Clash nearly cost him his vision, yet he returned to the Daytona 500 with taped eyes the next week and finished 7th. This is just the tip of ...

Ricky Rudd was one of NASCAR's toughest and most consistent drivers, racing for over 30 years and proving his skill and ability to adapt to different tracks. Competing against legends like Richard ...

Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd's eyes were so swollen ...

Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd’s eyes were so ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in ... bruised eyes open to ensure he wouldn’t miss the Daytona 500 after suffering serious injuries in a wreck ...