NASCAR Driver's Names That I Find Funny!

There are some NASCAR driver's names that I find funny!  Let me start by saying some of my favorite NASCAR nicknames of the past include:  “The Intimidator” – Dale Earnhardt, “The Iceman” – Terry Labonte, “ The Rooster” – Ricky Rudd and “The King” – Richard Petty.

Then I ask - "What about some of the NASCAR driver's REAL names?".

Although it's rare that I SEE or HEAR these names, I can honestly say my maturity level drops to an age below adolescent!  Don’t get me wrong, I mean no disrespect to any of these drivers or their loyal fans.  Admittedly, my post pubescence and juvenile nature takes a serious nose dive that will often coincide with a sincere chuckle and knee slap. 

Here are my top four:

Jamie Dick
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4.  Jamie Dick -  Dick started in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2011 after competing in the NASCAR Truck Series.  In 51 races, over a 4 year period, Dick has had a problem finishing towards the front.  Dick has no wins and no top 10's to his credit. Dick faced hard times with sponsors in 2013 that forced him to cut his NNS racing schedule.  In 2014, Dick has competed in 17 events (to date) and maintains a firm grasp on "last in points”  for the year.  

3.  “Dick” Johnson – Came from "The Land Down Under".  An Australian driver, who spent most years on the Australian Touring Car Championship series.  Dick performed briefly in the NASCAR series in 1990, competing in seven events.  Dick’s best finish came at Pocono Raceway when he came in 22nd.  Dick raced in the first NASCAR race that was held in Australia in the 1988 Goodyear NASCAR 500, but an early wreck caused a premature end to his day.

2.  “Dick” Passwater – Raced in only 20 NASCAR events over a period of two years.  Dick finished 1^st one time in the 1953 Race #5 at Charlotte Speedway's ¾ mile dirt track.  Dick retired after car owner Frank Arford died in a crash while attempting to qualify for a race.

1.  “Dick” Trickle - nicknamed the “White Knight”.   Dick started in 303 NASCAR Winston Cup Races and won “Rookie-of-the-Year” honors at age 48.  Although Dick came up short and never won a NASCAR race over the 24 years of racing , Dick was considered “the winningest short track driver in history”  in other racing circuits.  Sadly, Dick died at the age of 71 in 2013 from an apparent suicide. 

Maybe it’s just a guys thing (<-- see what I just did there, again? ).  Am I the ONLY one that find some NASCAR driver's names funny or am I just being a "Boob"? 

Is there a race driver whose name makes you laugh when you hear it?

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