16 Facts About Andy Kirby

Andy Kirby was an American former stock car racing driver, most notably in NASCAR.

Andy Kirby turned heads by winning three track championships at the highly competitive Nashville Speedway USA.

Owner Larry Lockamy offered Andy Kirby a ride in his No 28 Williams Travel Centers Chevy for some 1999 events.

Andy Kirby was 33rd at his home track, Nashville, 36th at Loudon and 26th at Dover Downs.

Andy Kirby beat his Bristol finish with a 19th at Talladega.

In 2001, Andy Kirby mainly stayed at home but he had several offers during the season and got some seat time.

Andy Kirby got a career-best of 16th at Talladega and finished 33rd at Darlington.

Andy Kirby drove the No 77 Ford to a 30th at Michigan International Speedway, 41st at Kansas, and 32nd at Homestead-Miami.

Andy Kirby ran one race in the No 52 Means Racing Ford.

Andy Kirby ran well enough in 2001 to be asked back to those teams in 2002.

Andy Kirby ran the first five races for Moy, finished 28th at Las Vegas as the best among those five.

Andy Kirby received his best career finish at Talladega .

Andy Kirby's final start came at Kentucky Speedway, where he finished 23rd.

Andy Kirby was getting ready to make a start at Pikes Peak.

Andy Kirby lost control of his motorcycle on a curve and crashed into a tree about 219 feet away.

Many teams ran decals on their cars honoring Andy Kirby following his death.