Casey Mears

Race car driver, NASCAR series champion

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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