Ramo Stott (April 6, 1934 – August 19, 2021) was an American stock car racing driver from Keokuk, Iowa. He competed in NASCAR Winston Cup, USAC stock car, and ARCA. He was a 2011 inductee in the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame.[2]
| Ramo Stott | |||||||
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| Born | April 6, 1934 Kahoka, Missouri | ||||||
| Died | August 19, 2021 (aged 87) Keokuk, Iowa | ||||||
| Achievements | 1975 USAC Stock Car champion[1] 1970 ARCA Series champion 1971 ARCA Series champion 1976 Daytona 500 pole winner | ||||||
| Awards | National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame (2011) | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 35 races run over 10 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 39th (1967, 1974) | ||||||
| First race | 1967 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | ||||||
| Last race | 1977 Firecracker 400 (Daytona) | ||||||
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| Statistics current as of April 20, 2013. | |||||||
Career
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Stott was one of a large group of national drivers from Keokuk, Iowa.[3]
ARCA
editStott won his first ARCA race in 1969 at Crown Point Speedway (Indiana).[3]
Stott was the ARCA champion in 1970 and 1971.[3] His ARCA career stretched from the 1950s to 1990s.[3] Stott won 27 ARCA races in his career, which placed him seventh on the series all-time wins at his time of death.[3] Stott's final ARCA victory came in 1988 at Hazard, Kentucky.[4]
USAC
editStott competed in USAC's stock car division, finishing second in 1973, 1976, and 1977, first in 1975, and third in 1974.[5]
NASCAR
editStott's greatest NASCAR accomplishment was starting from the pole for the 1976 Daytona 500.[3] He was awarded the pole after the front-row starters, Darrell Waltrip and A. J. Foyt along with Dave Marcis, were disqualified for illegal engines.[1] He raced part-time in 35 starts between 1967 and 1984 along with leading 10 races.[3] His highest career finish was second at Talladega.[1] In the Daytona 500, Stott scored his best finish of third in 1974, two Top-5s, and four Top-10's.[1] In his overall NASCAR career, he had five Top-5s and 17 Top-10s.[1]
Life after racing
editHe farmed corn and beans during his racing career.[1] Stott became a NASCAR official and drove the NASCAR pace car.[3]
Family life
editStott's sons Lance and Corrie both drove in ARCA before working in the racing industry.[3] Stott was married to his wife Judy for 66 years. She helped repair cars in his garage and attended his races.[3] He also had two daughters.[3]
Legacy
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At the July 2021 race, ARCA honored former champions from Iowa at Iowa Speedway.[3] He was honored along with fellow Keokuk driver Ron Hutcherson, Mason Mitchell, and team owner Larry Clement.[3]
Stott was inducted in the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame in 2011.[1]
Death
editMotorsports results
editNASCAR
edit(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Grand National Series
editWinston Cup Series
editDaytona 500
edit| Year | Team | Manufacturer | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Ramo Stott | Plymouth | 25 | 23 |
| 1969 | Ramo Stott | Plymouth | 18 | 33 |
| 1970 | 15 | 8 | ||
| 1971 | 14 | 11 | ||
| 1972 | Jack Housby | Dodge | 24 | 37 |
| 1973 | Donlavey Racing | Mercury | 16 | 8 |
| 1974 | Norris Reed | Chevrolet | 12 | 3 |
| 1975 | 31 | 5 | ||
| 1976 | 1 | 26 | ||
| 1977 | Lou Viglione | Chevrolet | 12 | 27 |
| 1984 | Barkdoll Racing | Chevrolet | DNQ | |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Taranto, Steven (August 21, 2021). "Ramo Stott, pole-sitter for 1976 Daytona 500, dies at 87". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame". 12 February 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Ramo Stott, former ARCA Menard Series champion, dies at age 87". ARCA. August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Two-Time ARCA Champion Ramo Stott, 87". Speed Sport. August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "USAC Stock Car Championship History", ultimateracinghistory.com, Retrieved September 7, 2007
- ^ "Ramo Stott, pole-sitter for 1976 Daytona 500, dies at 87". CBS Sports. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Ramo Stott, former series champion and ARCA Menard Series mainstay, dies at age 87". ARCA Racing. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1967 NASCAR Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1969 NASCAR Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1970 NASCAR Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1971 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1972 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1973 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1974 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1975 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1977 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Ramo Stott – 1984 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
External links
edit- Ramo Stott driver statistics at Racing-Reference
- The Stott Family Racing team