The variables of swapping manufacturers
I have no idea what the ripple effect will be on Hendrick Engines, but I’m sure everyone will survive.
Jury duty, taxes and life insurance
Geoff Bodine breaks down three areas outside of racing that have an impact on a racer’s career.
Teammates and Daytona
You can’t win a race on the first lap, but you could absolutely lose it on the first lap. Racing in Winston Cup took patience and clean racing.
My relationship with Dale Earnhardt
As his nickname stuck with fans as “The Intimidator,” I called him “The Eliminator,” because he’d come behind you and towards the end of the race, he’d run into you and eliminate you.
Safety and racing
There were no soft walls in place or no HANS Device requirements when I wrecked in Daytona in 2000. By the time the accident was over, the whole front of the vehicle was chopped up.
Sponsorship and salary
By Geoff Bodine March 25, 2015 Let’s go back to 1982, when I drove for Cliff Stewart, my first full-time ride. He had his own company, so he sponsored the team. … Continue Reading Sponsorship and salary
Stepping away from racing
You never know how long you’re going to be able to do anything in life. Anything can happen on any given day. With my racing career, I just thought it was going to go on forever and ever.