When Teary-Eyed Tim Richmond Fought Death to Claim His Last of Wins in NASCAR

When Teary-Eyed Tim Richmond Fought Death to Claim His Last of Wins in NASCAR

Longtime NASCAR fans might still remember how Tim Richmond lit up every room, every garage, and every racetrack he walked into. Known as NASCAR’s “Hollywood” star, he blended raw, fearless talent with a charisma the sport had rarely seen before. After transitioning from open-wheel racing, he became a dominant force in the 1980s, stacking 13 Cup Series wins and 78 top-10 finishes in just 185 starts across seven full seasons. But Richmond’s story,…