NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominee: Waddell Wilson Preview - Speedway Digest

Waddell Wilson was a crew chief and engine builder in NASCAR from 1979 to 1988, 1990 to 1993, and 1995. Throughout his career, he started in 287 race, receiving 22 wins and 32 poles.

Wilson was a threat as a crew chief and engine builder. He led some of the greatest drivers to major NASCAR victories. He supplied engines to David Pearson and Benny Parsons the years they won their premier series title. In addition to Pearson and Parsons, Wilson provided engines to Fireball Roberts, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, and Darrell Waltrip. As a crew chief, he won the Daytona 500 three times. His engine was in the famed “Grey Ghost”, driven by Buddy Baker, that still holds the record for the fastet Daytona 500. In 1982, Wilson helped build the first engine to help Benny Parsons to break 200 mph in the Winston 500 at Talladega.

Wilson has received numerous awards throughout his famed career.

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I am 19 years old from Atlanta, GA. I have been following motorsports since I was born. Motorsports has been "passed down" in my family. I am named after NASCAR Hall of Famer, William Caleb Yarborough, also known as Cale. Growing up in the southeast, racing was something that was a Sunday tradition after church. What an honor it is to share that passion with others.