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.

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 …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd had very little overlap in their respective NASCAR careers. Edwards only entered the elite Cup Series in 2004 — a mere 67 races before Rudd ended ...

1 day ago · FILE - Former driver Ricky Rudd poses for a photo after learning he was selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Apr 15, 2021 · While taking a fan bus tour around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Rudd, who was in Indiana’s capital city to compete in the national go-kart championship, was in awe of the...

Rudd, the 1977 Cup Series Rookie of the Year, earned a best points finish of second in 1991. He scored at least one win in 16 consecutive seasons (1983-98), which is tied for the third-longest streak in Cup Series history. Rudd was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers.

May 22, 2024 · Ricky Rudd -- Known as "The Rooster," Ricky Rudd was notorious for his toughness, his longevity and his skill in a Cup career that spanned from when he was 18 in 1975 until he was 50 in 2007.

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...