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Former NASCAR driver Gary Myers news
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The gist
Former NASCAR driver Gary Myers, patriarch of a racing family, has died at 76.
He won 38 Modified races at Bowman Gray and the 1996 SMART Modified title.
Background
Myers was a longtime Modified-racing figure best known for Bowman Gray Stadium, where he earned 38 wins in Modified competition. He also made starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and Grand National Series, and was a founding member and the 1996 champion of the SMART Modified Tour. His sons Burt and Jason and grandson Slate are also winning racecar drivers.
How it unfolded
- 1974Myers ran his first NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at the Yankee 400; he made 47 starts in the series.
- 1996He won the championship of the SMART Modified Tour, of which he was a founding member.
- recentlyMyers died at age 76 on Thursday night, according to his son.
- Sep 12, 2026Bowman Gray Stadium and the SMART Modified Tour posted statements mourning his death.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Bowman Gray Stadium said its family is saddened by the loss of Myers, noting his 38 Modified wins there and sending thoughts to his wife Pam, sons Burt and Jason, grandson Slate and the wider family.
- Official
- The SMART Modified Tour said it lost one of its heroes, calling Myers a founding member and its 1996 champion with 15 wins, and noting his sons and grandson are winning drivers too.