The Cars of Richie Evans
Richie Evans was a legendary stock car racer who competed in NASCAR from 1957 to 1979. He was known for his aggressive driving style and his ability to win races in any type of car.
Over the course of his career, Evans drove a variety of car bodies, including:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Evans started his NASCAR career in a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. He won his first race in this car at the Daytona Beach Road Course in 1958.
1959 Ford Galaxie
In 1959, Evans switched to a Ford Galaxie. He won the Southern 500 in this car in 1960.
1961 Pontiac Catalina
Evans drove a Pontiac Catalina in 1961. He won the Daytona 500 in this car in 1962.
1963 Dodge Dart
Evans switched to a Dodge Dart in 1963. He won the Firecracker 400 in this car in 1964.
1965 Plymouth Belvedere
Evans drove a Plymouth Belvedere in 1965. He won the Rebel 300 in this car in 1966.
1967 Ford Mustang
Evans switched to a Ford Mustang in 1967. He won the Talladega 500 in this car in 1969.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Evans drove a Chevrolet Camaro in 1969. He won the Daytona 500 in this car in 1970.
1971 Plymouth Satellite
Evans switched to a Plymouth Satellite in 1971. He won the Winston 500 in this car in 1972.
1973 Dodge Charger
Evans drove a Dodge Charger in 1973. He won the Southern 500 in this car in 1974.
1975 Ford Torino
Evans switched to a Ford Torino in 1975. He won the Daytona 500 in this car in 1976.
1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Evans drove a Chevrolet Monte Carlo in 1977. He won the Winston 500 in this car in 1978.
1979 Ford Thunderbird
Evans ended his NASCAR career in a Ford Thunderbird in 1979.
Evans was a versatile driver who could win races in any type of car. He was one of the most successful stock car racers of his era, and his cars are still remembered by fans today.