Robert Arthur Allison, born on December 3, 1937, is a retired American stock car racing driver and team owner. He established the Alabama Gang, a collective of racers from Hueytown, Alabama, benefiting from numerous short tracks offering substantial prize money. Allison competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1961 to 1988 and frequently participated in short track races throughout his professional journey. Additionally, he ventured into IndyCar, Trans-Am, and Can-Am racing. Recognized as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers and an inductee of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Allison clinched the 1983 Winston Cup title and secured victories at the Daytona 500 in 1978, 1982, and 1988.
Robert Arthur Allison, born on December 3, 1937, is a retired American stock car racing driver and team owner. He established the Alabama Gang, a collective of racers from Hueytown, Alabama, benefiting from numerous short tracks offering substantial prize money. Allison competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 1961 to 1988 and frequently participated in short track races throughout his professional journey. Additionally, he ventured into IndyCar, Trans-Am, and Can-Am racing. Recognized as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers and an inductee of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Allison clinched the 1983 Winston Cup title and secured victories at the Daytona 500 in 1978, 1982, and 1988.
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