Troy Beebe
Encyclopedia
Troy Beebe, is a former NASCAR
driver. He spent many of his years in the Busch Series
, before leaving NASCAR in 1997.
, running a car owned by his father. He put the #93 Taco Bell Buick into the field in 32nd. From there, he completed all but two laps in route to a 24th.
Beebe would run four races in the series in 1990, switching between his family owned car and those owned by D.K. Ulrich. He could not top his '89 running, only managing a best of finish of 30th at Sonoma. His other three finishes were 37th, 31st and 35th. However, he did record his best career start at Michigan
, starting in the 28th slot.
, where he put his car in the field in 31st. He would finish that race 24th. The very next race at Martinsville
, Beebe managed an 11th place and quickly at Hickory, he earned his season best qualifying effort of 4th. Beebe was more consistent at the end of the year, topping off eleven top-20s in the year with his first career top-10 finish. He earned a 10th place finish at IRP. It was the highlight of the year that ended with Beebe 22nd in points.
Beebe only managed fourteen starts in 1992, racing his #24 Banana Boat
Ford. In those starts, Beebe struggled. His best finish of the year was a 15th at Daytona
and his only other top-20 finishes were a pair of 16ths. This could largely be explained by seven DNFs, meaning he did not finish half his starts.
Beebe only managed eight more starts in 1993, once again with poor results. His best finish was a 17th place at Orange County
. His DNF count was five, meaning he only finished three races.
As a result, Beebe only attempted one race in 1994. He managed a 39th place start at Dover
, and only managed 32nd after an engine change.
Beebe only managed two races in 1995, which would be the final time he would run a Busch race. He was 36th at Darlington and 43rd at Rockingham
. He crashed out of both events and then moved to the Craftsman Truck Series
.
, starting 24th and finishing 30th.
He managed four more starts on the season, recording a best finish of 12th at Saugus
. His best start was also at Saugus, which was 13th.
Beebe's last start in any NASCAR series came in 1997, driving the #06 Farris Racing Chevy. Beebe started 24th, but Beebe only lasted two laps in route to 39th at Daytona
NASCAR
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driver. He spent many of his years in the Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
, before leaving NASCAR in 1997.
Winston Cup Series Career
Beebe made his debut in the premier NASCAR series in 1989, running one race at SonomaInfineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills...
, running a car owned by his father. He put the #93 Taco Bell Buick into the field in 32nd. From there, he completed all but two laps in route to a 24th.
Beebe would run four races in the series in 1990, switching between his family owned car and those owned by D.K. Ulrich. He could not top his '89 running, only managing a best of finish of 30th at Sonoma. His other three finishes were 37th, 31st and 35th. However, he did record his best career start at Michigan
Michigan International Speedway
Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile moderate-banked D-shaped superspeedway located off U.S. Highway 12 on more than in Brooklyn, in the scenic Irish Hills area of southeastern Michigan. The track is used primarily for NASCAR events. It is sometimes known as a "sister track" to Texas...
, starting in the 28th slot.
Busch Series Career
Beebe moved his team to the Busch Series, where they ran 23 races in 1991. He made his debut in the #9 Taco Bell car at RichmondRichmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway is a 3/4-mile , D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. It hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series...
, where he put his car in the field in 31st. He would finish that race 24th. The very next race at Martinsville
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation-owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Henry County, near Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved...
, Beebe managed an 11th place and quickly at Hickory, he earned his season best qualifying effort of 4th. Beebe was more consistent at the end of the year, topping off eleven top-20s in the year with his first career top-10 finish. He earned a 10th place finish at IRP. It was the highlight of the year that ended with Beebe 22nd in points.
Beebe only managed fourteen starts in 1992, racing his #24 Banana Boat
Banana Boat
Banana Boat is a Polish a cappella sextet, authoring and performing original songs representing the genre of neo-shanties. Being one of the pioneers of the new genre, the group retains its simultaneous focus on contemporary interpretations of traditional sea shanties and maritime music...
Ford. In those starts, Beebe struggled. His best finish of the year was a 15th at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross...
and his only other top-20 finishes were a pair of 16ths. This could largely be explained by seven DNFs, meaning he did not finish half his starts.
Beebe only managed eight more starts in 1993, once again with poor results. His best finish was a 17th place at Orange County
Orange County Speedway
Orange County Speedway is a 3/8 mile asphalt oval in Orange County, near Rougemont, North Carolina. It first opened in 1966 as 1/4 mile and 5/8 mile dirt ovals, which operated until 1967 and 1973, respectively...
. His DNF count was five, meaning he only finished three races.
As a result, Beebe only attempted one race in 1994. He managed a 39th place start at Dover
Dover International Speedway
Dover International Speedway is a NASCAR-sanctioned race track located in Dover, Delaware, owned by, and serving as the corporate headquarters of, Dover Motorsports, Inc. It is co-located with a harness racing track, Dover Downs, and shares the complex with Dover Downs Hotel & Casino...
, and only managed 32nd after an engine change.
Beebe only managed two races in 1995, which would be the final time he would run a Busch race. He was 36th at Darlington and 43rd at Rockingham
North Carolina Speedway
Rockingham Speedway, formerly North Carolina Motor Speedway and later North Carolina Speedway is a racetrack located near Rockingham, North Carolina...
. He crashed out of both events and then moved to the Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
.
Craftsman Truck Series Career
Beebe started the inaugural season off in 1995, starting the #10 Chevy at PhoenixPhoenix International Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway, also known as PIR, is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona. The track opened in 1964 and currently hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually. PIR has also hosted the Indycar Series, CART, USAC and the Rolex Sports Car Series...
, starting 24th and finishing 30th.
He managed four more starts on the season, recording a best finish of 12th at Saugus
Saugus Speedway
Saugus Speedway is a 1/3 mile racetrack in Saugus, California on a site. The track hosted one NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event in 1995, which was won by Ken Schrader...
. His best start was also at Saugus, which was 13th.
Beebe's last start in any NASCAR series came in 1997, driving the #06 Farris Racing Chevy. Beebe started 24th, but Beebe only lasted two laps in route to 39th at Daytona
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross...