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Barry Dodson

1971 – 2017

American NASCAR crew chief

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About Barry Dodson

Lived 1971 – 2017 (aged 45–46). Barry Dodson was an American.

Barry Dodson (June 4, 1953 – December 20, 2017) was an American stock car crew chief. He was the crew chief for Rusty Wallace's 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship for Blue Max Racing. He pitted for several drivers who won a combined 19 Cup races.

Racing career Dodson began racing in $99 claim races at Bowman Gray Stadium. Dodson ran Wallace's pits for the final time in 1990.

Wallace later hired Dodson as the general manager for his Xfinity Series team.

Dodson's 17-year-old son David Trey Dodson and 16-year-old daughter Tia Jan Dodson were killed in an automobile accident in 1994. Dodson's step-son Trent Owens has also been a NASCAR crew chief.

Death Dodson died in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at age 64 after a brief illness on December 20, 2017.

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1971, Winston-Salem
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Barry Dodson?

American NASCAR crew chief

When was Barry Dodson born?

Barry Dodson was born in 1971 in Winston-Salem.

When did Barry Dodson die?

Barry Dodson died on 20 December 2017 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

What nationality was Barry Dodson?

Barry Dodson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Barry Dodson

· Wikidata: Q110579275

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