Ricky Rudd set for 900th career start
Racing series NASCAR-CUP
Date 2007-08-28
NASCAR "IRON MAN" RICKY RUDD TO CELEBRATE 900th CAREER START IN CALIFORNIA IN THE #88 SNICKERS® GENERATION MAX® FORD FUSION
Rudd Currently Holds Most Career Starts Record Behind NASCAR legend Richard Petty
BRISTOL, TN (August 24, 2007) --- From his start in go-karts at the age of nine to his current status as driver of the #88 SNICKERS Generation Max® Ford Fusion, NASCAR driver Ricky Rudd has a resume to rival many of stock car's legendary figures. When the NEXTEL Cup Series returns to California Speedway on Labor Day weekend, Rudd will add another item to his lengthy list of accomplishments as he is scheduled to take the green flag for his 900th career NEXTEL Cup Series start.
"This is a record that just kind of sneaks up on you," Rudd said regarding his milestone career start. "I started out as one of the youngest guys in this sport and now I'm one of the oldest guys out there still racing. It's a real honor to be able to have this kind of longevity with a long and fruitful career. I've been so lucky to have remained healthy and competitive to have made it to 900 starts, come Labor Day weekend in my SNICKERS Generation Max Ford Fusion."
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