Jody Ridley
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Born: | May 19, 1942 (age 64) | |
Birthplace: | Chatsworth, Georgia | |
Awards: | 1980 Rookie of the Year | |
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Statistics | ||
140 races run over 11 years. | ||
Best Cup Position: | 5th - 1981 (Winston Cup) | |
First Race: | 1973 Dixie 500 (Atlanta) | |
Last Race: | 1986 Firecracker 400 (Daytona) | |
First Win: | 1981 Mason-Dixon 500 (Dover) | |
Last Win: | 1981 Mason-Dixon 500 (Dover) | |
Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
1 | 56 | 0 |
Jody Ridley (born May 19, 1942, in Chatsworth, Georgia) is a former NASCAR driver. He won the 1980 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year award and one race at Dover International Speedway the next year, the only Cup victory for Donlavey Racing.
His career statistics include 140 career starts, 1 win, 7 top fives, 56 top tens, and 2 top ten points finishes (5th in 1981, and 7th in 1980).
He now resides in Chatsworth, Georgia.