Bob Dotter
| Bob Dotter | |||||||
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| Born |
October 28, 1938 South Carolina, United States | ||||||
| Died | September 1, 2003 (aged 64) | ||||||
| Achievements | 1980, 1983, 1984 ARCA Racing Series Champion | ||||||
| NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
| 3 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 97th (1985) | ||||||
| First race | 1982 Kroger 200 (IRP) | ||||||
| Last race | 1993 Havoline 250 (Milwaukee) | ||||||
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| Statistics current as of December 8, 2012. | |||||||
Bob Dotter was a 3 time Automobile Racing Club of America Super Car Champion driver. Winning the title in 1980, 1983 and 1984. He was born in South Carolina but moved to Chicago, Illinois when he was young. Bob lost his left arm in an industrial accident in the early 60's. He drove and built his own race cars despite his loss. Bob is the father of former NASCAR driver now Craftsman Truck team owner Bobby Dotter and competed in three Busch Series events in his own right, finishing a career-best 17th at O'Reilly Raceway Park in 1983.
Bob died in 2003 from lung cancer.
External links
- Bob Dotter driver statistics at Racing-Reference
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Marvin Smith |
ARCA Series Champion 1980 |
Succeeded by Larry Moyer |
| Preceded by Scott Stovall |
ARCA Series Champion 1983-1984 |
Succeeded by Lee Raymond |