Marty Robbins is best known for his famous hit “El Paso” and for being an Opry performer for many years. But he was also a very successful race car driver, winning the “Rookie Of The Year” honors on the newly created Nascar circuit before an illegal carburetor in a top ten race at the end of the season dropped him back a few points. But it was on this date back in 1975 that made Robbins call it a career behind the wheel. (He would later race a handful of races in the late 70’s and early 80’s.) Just 7 months after getting 37 stitches in his face, two broken ribs and a broken tailbone in a crash trying to avoid hitting stalled cars at 160 MPH in Charlotte, Robbins would be in a wreck at the Winston 500 that ruptured his gas tank and caused a huge fire. Robbins escaped with just minor injuries but refocused strictly on his musical career from then on out.October 6, 1974 National 500- Charlotte, NC 1974
Dodge #42- Started 42nd, finished 42nd
Trying to avoid hitting stalled cars, Marty hit the wall at 160 mph. Marty's injuries resulted in 37 stitches on his face, two broken ribs and broken tailbone.
May 5, 1975 Winston 500- 1974
Dodge #42- Started 17, finished 31
After a wreck that resulted in a ruptured gas tank and a fire, Marty said he was going to retire from racing.
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