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Buddy Arrington Children: Meet Joey Arrington

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Joey Arrington is the known son of American NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Buddy Arrington. Joey Arrington became a person of interest following the passing of his father. However, much of his [Joel] life are under the wraps.

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Buddy Arrington’s death came to light on August 4, 2022 though he died two days earlier, thus he died on August 2, 2022.

Arrington is a noted figure in NASCAR and Mopar history.

Buddy Arrington, image via: NASCAR.com

He began professional NASCAR racing in December 1963 behind the wheel of his Dodge hardtop, and for the next twenty-five years, he never missed a season. He finally retired from the sport in 1988.

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What made Arrington unique in the history of the sport was his absolute dedication and loyalty to Chrysler, and his positive attitude in spite of what often seemed like insurmountable odds.

Being the team owner and driver, Arrington drove Dodges from 1964 all the way through mid-season 1985.

In 1984 and 1985, his Chrysler Imperial became the last Chrysler product in NASCAR until Dodge reentered the sport in 2001.

As prolific a racer as Buddy Arrington was, and as popular as he still remains among fans, he never won a single NASCAR race.

In his 560 career starts, he mustered fifteen top-five finishes, and his highest points finish was seventh, achieved in 1982.

Still, Buddy Arrington never abandoned the Mopar banner until Mopar completely abandoned him, and pulling all parts sponsorships in 1985.


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