Five overall wins at 24 hours of daytona, five grandam titles, three transam titles or two imsa gto titles are just part of his cv. Lexus race car driver scott pruett to retire this month. Scott pruett, chip ganassi racing win rolex 24 at daytona. He spent a long period in karting, winning numerous championships, and then he switched to race cars in 1984.
Famed race car driver, winemaker scott pruett has best syrah. Scott pruett on driving daytona a winners guide to the. Find out is scott pruett dating anyone right now and who at celebscouples. Apr 17, 2016 for the first time in years, theres a sports car race going on, and scott pruett isnt in it. Driver scott pruett 2000 nascar winston cup results. Most of scotts money comes from being a race car driver. Scott pruett knows a thing or two or 100 about the rolex 24 at daytona, a 24hour sports car race that kicks off the international motorsports schedule. Veteran race car driver and frequent lexus collaborator scott pruett will retire from racing following this months rolex 24 at daytona this year marks pruetts 50th year racing after beginning his career in 1968, when he first competed in gokarts as an eightyearold. You tell him how the cars handling, what to be careful of, if theres some oil on the track. And he also produces awardwinning wines at his familyowned vineyard. The biggest thing is giving the driver going in a headsup on how the car is. Why scott pruett is one sad racecar driver the drive. He rose through the karting and sports car ranks before establishing a 10year strong career in the.
Founded by champion racecar driver scott pruett and his wife judy in 2006, from its debut release, this premier familyowned and operated estate distinguished itself as the most highly acclaimed and celebrated producer of wine in the northern sierra foothills appellation. Scott pruett, winner of a record 60 imsa sports car races, a record 11 championships, and a record five rolex 24 at daytonas, is signing autographs at the toyota grand prix of. You tell him how the car s handling, what to be careful of, if theres some oil on the track. The fast times of caitlyn jenner, race car driver he was a celebrity athlete, who turned into a professional racing driver, who turned into a woman. Click on the site to see scott pruetts career results at that track glossary. After 50 years behind the wheel of a race car, and with many championships and wins on his resume in all forms of motorsports, scott pruett announced today at daytona international speedway that he will retire from racing following the rolex 24 at daytona later. Mar 16, 2018 inside motorsports star scott pruetts new life as a fulltime winemaker the retired race car driver is used to winning, but now hes focusing on his success in a different arena. Famed race car driver, winemaker scott pruett has best. Scott pruett is a legend of sports car racing, said imsa president scott atherton. Northern california native scott pruett will drive the toyota camry pace car to kick off the toyotasave mart 350 monster energy nascar cup series race at sonoma raceway on sunday, june 24. Globetrotting driver scott pruett, wife judy built their forever dream on an auburn hillside. Scott pruett, race car driver, vintner, on making award. Nascar and champ car racer who won his fifth 24 hours of daytona championship in 20.
This summer, were coming in hot with champion race car driver scott pruett and his wife judy pruetts awardwinning wines. Pruett confirmed to autoweek on friday that he will be driving the no. Twelve little race cars hardcover july 28, 1999 by scott pruett author, judy pruett author 3. Jan 06, 2018 the hall of fame driver is scheduled to compete in final event following 50year racing career. Jan 27, 20 scott pruett tied hurley haywoods record of five rolex 24 at daytona victories sunday, helping chip ganassi racing return to victory lane in the prestigious sports car race. Mar 20, 2010 globetrotting driver scott pruett, wife judy built their forever dream on an auburn hillside. Website development and maintenance by olive street digital. See more ideas about scott pruett, race cars and racing. At 57, pruett is currently racing as part of the international motor sports associations top series, driving no. Sports car, cart and nascar star scott pruett receives 2018. Scott donald pruett was born on march 24th, 1960, in roseville, california. The sacramento bee november 2017 inside what used to be his garage in auburn, legendary race car driver scott pruett opened a giant plastic bin full of fermenting grapes and took a deep breath. Scott pruett knows a thing or two or 100 about the rolex 24 at daytona, a 24hour sports car race that kicks off the international.
The 60yearold american race car driver has done well thus far. His story proves he not only is a topranked indy car talent but also. Scott pruett is the stuff which makes indy legends. Scott tucker born may 5, 1962 in kansas city, missouri is an american convicted racketeer, loan shark, former businessman and amateur racing driver in 2001, tucker founded an online business, amg services, that made payday loans even in states where these highinterest, lowprincipal loans were restricted or illegal. Racing great scott pruett announces retirement fox news. Sports car, cart and nascar star scott pruett receives 2018 justice brothersshav glick award by kurt ernst on mar 28th, 2018 at 8. Globetrotting driver scott pruett, wife judy built their. Scott pruett honored at charity event at california auto. He and his wife judy have three children, and are childrens book authors pruett started racing go karts at the age of eight, and went on to win ten professional karting championships. Hailed as north americas greatest sports car driver, pruett broke the record for most wins in imsa in 2016 earning his 60th win. He and his wife judy are childrens book authors pruett started racing go karts at the age of eight and went on to win ten professional karting championships. Hes also a wine producer, and the wines from pruett vineyard have won scores in. The official site of scott pruett and sdp motorsports. Hailed as north americas greatest sports car driver, pruett broke the.
Scott pruett has announced his retirement from racing. The rolex 24 at daytona in late january was the season opener for the imsa weathertech sportscar championship, but it marked the final professional start for. Sports car, cart and nascar star scott pruett receives. Pruett started racing go karts at the age of eight and went on to win ten professional karting championships. Thats because his car, the new lexus rc f gt3, isnt ready for long beach. Scotts birthstone is aquamarine and birth flower is daffodil. Scott donald pruett born march 24, 1960 in roseville, california is an american race car driver who has competed in nascar, cart, imsa, transam and grandam. Scott pruett is the defending champion in the tudor united sportscar series race on saturday in long beach. Jan 05, 2018 pruett is a 24 hours of le mans winner and one of only two fivetime winners of the rolex 24, along with countryman hurley haywood, making the race a fitting end to his storied career. Longtime race car driver scott pruett remembers bruce jenner as a studly jock who proved his mettle as a premiere american male athlete. Scott donald pruett is a former american race car driver who has competed in nascar, cart, imsa, transam and grandam.
Driver scott pruett 2000 nascar winston cup results racing. The hall of fame driver is scheduled to compete in final event following 50year racing career. Scott pruett to drive for action express, chevrolet at. Pruett started racing go karts at the age of eight, and went on to win ten professional karting championships. Scott pruett race car driver life, age, zodiac birthday.
Scott pruett wrapped up a fivedecade career as one of the most celebrated drivers in sports car history. Pruett is a 24 hours of le mans winner and one of only two fivetime winners of the rolex 24, along with countryman hurley haywood, making the race a fitting end to his storied career. Scott pruett is changing teams in his quest for a record sixth overall rolex 24 at daytona championship. Inside motorsports star scott pruetts new life as a fulltime winemaker the retired race car driver is used to winning, but now hes focusing on his. Click on the site to see scott pruett s career results at that track. Pruett was voted an international race of champions legend in 2005 in the roadracing category.
Scott pruett is a 60 years old race car driver, who was born in march, in the year of the rat and is a aries. Scott pruett is the oldest most successful race car driver on the national circuit in american sports car racing history. Marshall pruett the 2020 season marks marshall pruett s 34th year working in the sport. Dec 20, 2011 the biggest thing is giving the driver going in a headsup on how the car is. In his role today for racer, pruett covers openwheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. Pruett campaigned lexuspowered prototypes from 2004 through 2007 in the grandam rolex sports car championship series, earning three driver championships and winning the rolex 24 at. His extensive resume includes rolex grand american championships in 2012, 2010, 2008 and 2004 and he holds a recordbreaking eight american road. Scott donald pruett born march 24, 1960 is a former american race car driver who has competed in nascar, cart, imsa, transam and grandam.
Scott pruett tied hurley haywoods record of five rolex 24 at daytona victories sunday, helping chip ganassi racing return to victory lane in the prestigious sports car race. Hes also a wine producer, and the wines from pruett vineyard have won scores in the. Scott pruett to drive pace car at june sonoma cup race racer. Apr 17, 2015 scott pruett is the defending champion in the tudor united sportscar series race on saturday in long beach.
Hailed as north americas greatest sports car driver, pruett broke the record for most wins in imsa in 2016 earning his 60 th win. Scott pruett is a aries and was born in the year of the rat life. Jan 05, 2018 scott pruett is a legend of sports car racing, said imsa president scott atherton. Scott pruett is teaming with lexus once again, and will campaign the rc f gt3 in 2016. He and his wife judy have three children, and are childrens book authors. Scott pruett, a native californian, started his racing career after only 8 birthdays. Scott donald pruett born march 24, 1960 in roseville, california is an american race car driver who has competed in nascar, champ car, imsa, transam and grandam.
Inside scott pruetts new life as a fulltime winemaker. Veteran racing legend scott pruett brings his recordbreaking driving skills to f performance racing and the cockpit of the lexus rc f gt3 in the return of lexus to motorsports. Karting debut at the age of 8, race car debut at the age of 24. Driving for the factory corvette team on a rainsoaked track, scott took the win.
Nascar current driver donald scott pruett born march 24, 1960 in sacramento, california is an american race car driver who has competed in nascar, champ car, imsa, transam and grandam. Scott tucker born may 5, 1962 in kansas city, missouri is an american convicted racketeer, loan shark, former businessman and amateur racing driver in 2001, tucker. Pruett and lexus have a history of success both on and off the track. Pruett took his racing overseas to france in 2001, to compete in the prestigious 24 hours of le mans race. Unser took the lead going into turn one after taking the white flag before pruett slingshot past him out of four. Scott donald pruett is an american race car driver who has competed in nascar, champ car, imsa, transam and grandam. After 50 years behind the wheel of a race car, and with many championships and wins on his resume in all forms of motorsports, scott pruett announced today at daytona international speedway that he will retire from racing following the rolex 24 at daytona later this month. Pruett, who lives a few hours northeast in auburn, wrapped his 50year racing career following the rolex 24 hours of daytona in january. Scott pruett announces retirement, final race in rolex 24. It is a word and a description that is often overused, but in this instance it is a statement of fact. Scott pruett is an american racing driver who competed in all main american racing series, such were nascar, cart, imsa, transam or grandam during more than 30 years of his career, he achieved many notable victories and championship titles. Competed in tudor united sports car championship endurance races at sebring and road atlanta for chip ganassi racing alongside scott pruett and joey hand. Sep 22, 2017 scott pruett, a native californian, started his racing career after only 8 birthdays. Scott pruett racing career profile driver database.
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