Casey Mears
Race car driver, NASCAR series champion
Born
March 12th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Initiated a professional racing career in the late 1990s. Competed in various NASCAR series, achieving significant recognition. Won the 2006 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, marking a career highlight. Participated in over 500 NASCAR Cup Series races throughout the career. Transitioned to work as a television analyst after retirement from competitive driving.
Won the 2006 Coca-Cola 600
Competed in over 500 NASCAR Cup Series races
Driver for teams such as Hendrick Motorsports and Chip Ganassi Racing
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