Charlie Bradberry
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Charlie Bradberry was an American
NASCAR
driver who ran part time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2003 and 2004. His best finish was 6th at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway
in 2004. He was the brother of Gary Bradberry
, who ran a number of Winston Cup races in the 1990s.
On October 7, 2006, Bradberry was killed in a one-truck accident
on his way to Talladega Motor Speedway.
Bradberry, a star in late model
stock cars on various tracks in the Southeast, had garnered some interest among Busch Series
team owners and could have run in that series in 2007, had he lived.
He was survived by his unborn son at the time, Charles Tucker Bradberry born February 8, 2007.
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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...
driver who ran part time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2003 and 2004. His best finish was 6th at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway
Mansfield Motorsports Speedway
Mansfield Motorsports Park is a half-mile oval racetrack located in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. Featuring moderately high banks and a wide racing surface, it is suitable for close racing and passing. The track hosts an ARCA RE/MAX Series race in 2009...
in 2004. He was the brother of Gary Bradberry
Gary Bradberry
Gary Bradberry is a race car driver. He raced in the NASCAR All-Pro Series, and had top-ten points finishes from 1990-1993. After that, Bradberry made the jump to major NASCAR leagues...
, who ran a number of Winston Cup races in the 1990s.
On October 7, 2006, Bradberry was killed in a one-truck accident
Accident
An accident or mishap is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance, often with lack of intention or necessity. It implies a generally negative outcome which may have been avoided or prevented had circumstances leading up to the accident been recognized, and acted upon, prior to its...
on his way to Talladega Motor Speedway.
Bradberry, a star in late model
Late model
A "late model car" is a car which has been recently designed or manufactured, often the latest model. The term is broadly used in car racing, and often appears in common use, as in "The officer was driving an unmarked, late model sedan."There is no precise...
stock cars on various tracks in the Southeast, had garnered some interest among 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...
team owners and could have run in that series in 2007, had he lived.
He was survived by his unborn son at the time, Charles Tucker Bradberry born February 8, 2007.