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Michelle R. Martinelli

NASCAR world mourned the death of legendary racer Bobby Allison with tributes and stories

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison died Saturday at the age of 86, NASCAR announced in a statement. A cause of death was not mentioned, but his family in a statement noted he had been in declining health in recent years.

The former NASCAR driver was a hugely influential factor in the sport for decades as a three-time Daytona 500 winner, the fourth all-time winningest NASCAR driver with 85 checkered flags and an original member of the “Alabama Gang.”

Inducted into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame in 2011, Allison raced in the sport from 1961 until 1988 and was also the 1983 NASCAR champion.

“Bobby was the ultimate fan’s driver. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his fans and would stop to sign autographs and have conversations with them everywhere he went,” the Allison family said in a statement via NASCAR.

Ahead of the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race Saturday at Phoenix Raceway, there was a moment of silence to honor Allison:

But there were many more tributes and stories shared online as news of the racing legend’s death spread.

How the NASCAR world reacted to the death of Bobby Allison

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