Thanks to Jr for pointing this out....
Rudd will be second to reach 900 Cup starts
By MIKE FINNEY, The News Journal
Posted Thursday, August 30, 2007
Ricky Rudd will become the second driver to start 900 Cup races when he lines up at California Speedway on Sunday.
Rudd, the series’ active starts leader, sits only behind Richard Petty (1,185) on the all-time list.
“This is a record that just kind of sneaks up on you,” Rudd said. “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.”
Rudd recently announced he will retire after this season, a year in which he returned following a year away.
Great run Ricky!!
He could go back and forth with his moods. I gave him lap times on the headset during a race in 1997, and he screamed at me, “Stop giving me those damn lap times! Leave me alone! I’m doing the best I can.” Then, a few minutes later, he complained, “Am I all alone here? Are you gonna talk to me?”