Scott Lagasse
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Scott Lagasse (born February 20, 1959 in St. Augustine, Florida
) is a former race car driver. He raced primarily on road courses during his career beginning in 1985 in the SCCA where he became the first Driver to earn Novice,Regional and National License all in the same season. More impressive was winning the SCCA National Championship in his very first season of racing. Scott went on the following season (1986) to capture the SCCA National Championship again as well as winning an SCCA PRO Title.
From there Scott drove for various manufacturers including Chevrolet, Lotus and Pontiac where he compiled many wins. Scott's Sports Car tenure netted 3 National Titles, multiple International records as well as setting several world record speeds before moving on to Stock Car racing.
He made his NASCAR
debut in 1993 at Watkins Glen, starting 15th and finishing 31st after his #75 Mark III Vans Oldsmobile
suffered transmission failure. He also made his Winston Cup debut that year at Watkins Glen as well, finishing 13th in the #39 Pedigree Chevrolet
. He'd run the Cup race at Watkins Glen the next year as well, but with mechanical issues finishing 36th.
In 1994 substituting for Bobby Dotter (broken shoulder) in a NASCAR Busch Race at Watkins Glen, Scott replaced Bobby after the first lap narrowly getting out of the pits ahead of the leader Terry Labonte and ran through the field to finish a remarkable 2nd.
In 1995, Lagasse signed to drive the #24 DuPont
Chevrolet Silverado
for BSR Racing in the fledging Craftsman Truck Series
The first year team was owned by Billy Hess and Butch Stevens with sponsorship from Dupont/Hendrick. Scott posted seven top-ten finishes and finished ninth in points. Despite this, Dupont chose not to return and the program would move in house with Quaker State and Jack Sprague at the wheel.
In 1997, Lagasse ran nine races in a start up operation owned by Allen Bloom with the #22. He had a ninth-place start at Watkins Glen in 1998 in NASCAR Busch Series
, followed up by a 25th place run for ST Motorsports at Myrtle Beach Speedway
. His last start in a NASCAR-sanctioned race the following year at Watkins Glen, where he finished 14th in the #25 Team Rensi Motorsports
car.
Lagasse has also run IMSA
, ARCA, and ASA
. His son, Scott Lagasse Jr.
, drives the #11 in the Nationwide Series for CJM Racing
.
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is a city in the northeast section of Florida and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer and admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, it is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United...
) is a former race car driver. He raced primarily on road courses during his career beginning in 1985 in the SCCA where he became the first Driver to earn Novice,Regional and National License all in the same season. More impressive was winning the SCCA National Championship in his very first season of racing. Scott went on the following season (1986) to capture the SCCA National Championship again as well as winning an SCCA PRO Title.
From there Scott drove for various manufacturers including Chevrolet, Lotus and Pontiac where he compiled many wins. Scott's Sports Car tenure netted 3 National Titles, multiple International records as well as setting several world record speeds before moving on to Stock Car racing.
He made his 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...
debut in 1993 at Watkins Glen, starting 15th and finishing 31st after his #75 Mark III Vans Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile was a brand of American automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. It was founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. In its 107-year history, it produced 35.2 million cars, including at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan factory...
suffered transmission failure. He also made his Winston Cup debut that year at Watkins Glen as well, finishing 13th in the #39 Pedigree Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
. He'd run the Cup race at Watkins Glen the next year as well, but with mechanical issues finishing 36th.
In 1994 substituting for Bobby Dotter (broken shoulder) in a NASCAR Busch Race at Watkins Glen, Scott replaced Bobby after the first lap narrowly getting out of the pits ahead of the leader Terry Labonte and ran through the field to finish a remarkable 2nd.
In 1995, Lagasse signed to drive the #24 DuPont
DuPont
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company , commonly referred to as DuPont, is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont. DuPont was the world's third largest chemical company based on market capitalization and ninth based on revenue in 2009...
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado , is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors.-History:...
for BSR Racing in the fledging 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...
The first year team was owned by Billy Hess and Butch Stevens with sponsorship from Dupont/Hendrick. Scott posted seven top-ten finishes and finished ninth in points. Despite this, Dupont chose not to return and the program would move in house with Quaker State and Jack Sprague at the wheel.
In 1997, Lagasse ran nine races in a start up operation owned by Allen Bloom with the #22. He had a ninth-place start at Watkins Glen in 1998 in NASCAR Busch Series
1998 in NASCAR Busch Series
The 1998 NASCAR Busch Series Season began on Saturday February 14 and ended on Sunday November 15. Dale Earnhardt Jr. of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. was crowned champion at season's end.See also: 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, 1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series...
, followed up by a 25th place run for ST Motorsports at Myrtle Beach Speedway
Myrtle Beach Speedway
The Myrtle Beach Speedway, originally named Rambi Raceway, was built in 1958 and is located on U.S. Route 501 near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.The speedway is a semi-banked asphaltic oval track that spans...
. His last start in a NASCAR-sanctioned race the following year at Watkins Glen, where he finished 14th in the #25 Team Rensi Motorsports
Team Rensi Motorsports
Team Rensi Motorsports is a NASCAR Nationwide Series team owned by Ed Rensi, Gary Weisbaum, and formerly Sam Rensi. The team has also competed in the Winston Cup Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA racing series...
car.
Lagasse has also run IMSA
International Motor Sports Association
The International Motor Sports Association is an American sports car auto racing sanctioning body based in Braselton, Georgia. It was started by John Bishop, a former employee of SCCA , and his wife Peggy in 1969 with help from Bill France, Sr...
, ARCA, and ASA
American Speed Association
The American Speed Association is a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States formed in 1968. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana and currently is headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida. ASA was most famous for a national touring series which began in 1973 but was...
. His son, Scott Lagasse Jr.
Scott Lagasse Jr.
Scott Lagasse Jr. is a race car driver on the NASCAR Nationwide Series circuit. He currently drives the #43 Ford for Baker Curb Racing. He is the son of former Sports Car & NASCAR driver Scott Lagasse Sr.. Lagasse Jr is a former member of Chip Ganassi Racing driver development program...
, drives the #11 in the Nationwide Series for CJM Racing
CJM Racing
CJM Racing was a NASCAR Nationwide Series team. They fielded the #11 car for a variety of drivers.-NASCAR Sprint Cup Series:Victory Motorsports was formed in 2006 when two businessmen, Bryan and Tony Mullet, purchased the Sprint Cup equipment of Faith Motorsports from Morgan Shepherd...
.