September 26, 1963
Joe Nemechek
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Born in Lakeland, Florida, USA.
Nicknamed "Front Row Joe", a nickname given him by former teammate Wally Dallenbach for his tendency in the late 1990s to be a regular contender for a front row starting position. Nemechek began racing at the age of thirteen in motocross, and won three hundred career races over the next six years.
After winning various awards in different short track series around the country, Nemechek made his Busch Series debut at North Carolina Speedway in 1989, and won the 1992 Busch Series championship. He made his Cup debut at New Hampshire International Speedway in 1993.
Nemechek is the older brother of the late John Nemechek and the father of John Hunter Nemechek.
Among his achievements and awards Nemechek was the 1989 All PRO Super Series Champion, the 1992 NASCAR Busch Series Champion, the 1988 USAR Rookie of the Year, the 1990 Busch Series Rookie of the Year and the 1992, 1993 Busch Series Most Popular Driver.
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Born in Lakeland, Florida, USA.
Nicknamed "Front Row Joe", a nickname given him by former teammate Wally Dallenbach for his tendency in the late 1990s to be a regular contender for a front row starting position. Nemechek began racing at the age of thirteen in motocross, and won three hundred career races over the next six years.
After winning various awards in different short track series around the country, Nemechek made his Busch Series debut at North Carolina Speedway in 1989, and won the 1992 Busch Series championship. He made his Cup debut at New Hampshire International Speedway in 1993.
Nemechek is the older brother of the late John Nemechek and the father of John Hunter Nemechek.
Among his achievements and awards Nemechek was the 1989 All PRO Super Series Champion, the 1992 NASCAR Busch Series Champion, the 1988 USAR Rookie of the Year, the 1990 Busch Series Rookie of the Year and the 1992, 1993 Busch Series Most Popular Driver.
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