Bobby Dotter
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Bobby Dotter is a racing car driver from Chicago, Illinois. His father, Bob Dotter
, is a three-time champion the Auto Racing Club of America. Dotter has made 209 starts in the NASCAR
Busch Series
, posting 42 top-tens and four poles. In 2000, Dotter began running in the NASCAR West Series for Gene Christensen, winning four races and the Most Popular Driver Title. He finished second in points.
Dotter is also a veteran of the Craftsman Truck Series
. He has seventy starts and four top-tens. He currently co-owns SS-Green Light Racing.
Bobby won a Busch Series race at New River Valley Speedway in Radford Va. in 1992. He has also won races in the ASA series, All Pro series, and All American Challenge series. Bobby was involved in one of the most frightening crashes ever seen at Daytona International Speedway during the ARCA race in 1989. While driving his father' race car he suffered a flat tire, the car hit the wall and caught fire, Bobby climbed onto the roof of the race car while still at speed to avoid the flames. He rode on the roof until the car slowed enough that he could jump off. He suffered second and third degree burns to his face and arms.
Bobby got his start racing as a 16 year old in 1977 driving one of his dad's Late Model cars at tracks like Waukegan Speedway and Raceway Park (Blue Island, IL.) Success came instantly with numerous wins including 17 feature wins at Raceway Park during his rookie season.
Bob Dotter
Bob Dotter was a 3 time Automobile Racing Club of America Super Car Champion driver. Winning the title in 1980, 1983 and 1984. He was born in South Carolina but moved to Chicago, Illinois when he was young. Bob lost his left arm in an industrial accident in the early 60's. He drove and built his...
, is a three-time champion the Auto Racing Club of America. Dotter has made 209 starts in the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
, posting 42 top-tens and four poles. In 2000, Dotter began running in the NASCAR West Series for Gene Christensen, winning four races and the Most Popular Driver Title. He finished second in points.
Dotter is also a veteran of the Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
. He has seventy starts and four top-tens. He currently co-owns SS-Green Light Racing.
Bobby won a Busch Series race at New River Valley Speedway in Radford Va. in 1992. He has also won races in the ASA series, All Pro series, and All American Challenge series. Bobby was involved in one of the most frightening crashes ever seen at Daytona International Speedway during the ARCA race in 1989. While driving his father' race car he suffered a flat tire, the car hit the wall and caught fire, Bobby climbed onto the roof of the race car while still at speed to avoid the flames. He rode on the roof until the car slowed enough that he could jump off. He suffered second and third degree burns to his face and arms.
Bobby got his start racing as a 16 year old in 1977 driving one of his dad's Late Model cars at tracks like Waukegan Speedway and Raceway Park (Blue Island, IL.) Success came instantly with numerous wins including 17 feature wins at Raceway Park during his rookie season.