Ernie Irvan - #28 Texaco/Havoline Ford

Up to date as of the end of the 1996 season

Team Owner: Robert Yates Racing
Crew Chief: Marc Reno

Winston Cup Starts: 230
Wins: 13
Top 5: 63
Top 10: 95
Poles: 17

1st Winston Cup race: 1987 - Richmond
1st Full Season: 1988
1st Winston Cup Win: 1990 - Bristol (Busch 500)

Hometown: Salinas, California
Residence: Concord, NC
Birthdate and location: 1/13/59 in Carmel, California
Family: Kim (Wife), Jordan Leigh
Height: 5' 9"

Career Highlights

1991 Daytona 500 Winner
Miraculous recovery from near-fatal crash at Michigan in 1994. Was able to finish 22nd in points for 1994 despite missing the final 11 races of the season. Also won True Value Hard Charger Award for leading the most miles during the season despite missing those 11 races.

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