Bud Moore

Born: May 25, 1925
Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C.
Competed: 1961-2000
Starts: 959
Wins: 63
* Statistics as a team owner.

Career Highlights
A decorated World War II infantryman, Moore became a successful Cup Series car owner almost immediately upon fielding a team in 1961. Moore won back-to-back championships in 1962-63 with Joe Weatherly. Earlier, in 1957, Moore -- who referred to himself as "a country mechanic" -- was crew chief for champion Buck Baker.

During 37 seasons in NASCAR's premier division, Moore's cars won 63 times and finished with 298 top-five finishes and 463 top-10s. Moore-owned cars have visited Victory Lane in most of the sport's biggest events including the Daytona 500 and Southern 500.

Moore's cars, both fast and dependable, attracted the sport's top drivers. They included Weatherly, Dale Earnhardt, Glenn Roberts, David Pearson, Billy Wade, Darel Dieringer, Bobby Isaac, Buddy Baker, Benny Parsons, Bobby Allison, Ricky Rudd and Geoffrey Bodine.

As a top performer among Ford's motorsports stable, Moore frequently was tapped to spearhead the company's other racing endeavors. Among his successes was the 1970 Sports Car Club of America championship with Parnelli Jones.