That was a first-time winner.” (via Yahoo Sports) #4. He Taped His Eyes Open to Race in the 1984 Daytona 500 Ricky Rudd’s toughness was put to the test in the 1984 Daytona 500. Just days ...

One of the toughest drivers in NASCAR history joined one the most enigmatic drivers of the modern era as the newest inductees ...

From when Rudd famously raced with his eyes taped open in the 1984 Daytona ... when I would screw up they would come find me and say, ‘Ricky, you should have done this or you should have done ...

Former driver Ricky Rudd accepts his induction into the NASCAR ... His face was swollen, and his eyes were nearly swollen shut. In order to see properly, he taped his eyelids open and completed ...

Ricky Rudd wasn’t just a NASCAR driver—he was a straight-up warrior on the track. The man ran 788 consecutive races without missing a start, held his own against legends like Dale Earnhardt and ...

The 68-year-old made his mark with 23 Cup Series victories, including a thrilling win at the 1997 Brickyard 400.

Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, was feted for his grit. Following a crash the week before the Daytona 500, Rudd's eyes were so swollen ...

CONCORD, N.C. - One of the toughest drivers to ever compete, Ricky Rudd, will have his name and accomplishments immortalized ...