Robert Hutchens Jr. (born April 15, 1960) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, team owner, chew chief, and race engineer. He is the father of Trey Hutchens, who currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and whom he currently serve as a crew chief for.[1]
| Bobby Hutchens | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | April 15, 1960 Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career | |
| Years active | 1985–1992, 1999 |
| Starts | 19 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 37th in 1991 |
| Last updated on: August 10, 2024. | |
Hutchens is best known for his involvement in the development of the Hutchens device, which was named after him, that was in use in NASCAR from 2001 to 2004.[2] The device was banned by NASCAR in January 2005, due to it failing SFI Foundation safety tests.[3] He was also the general manager for Richard Childress Racing during the time, a position he held since 1989.[4] He was also the senior vice president of competition for Dale Earnhardt Inc. until the end of 2008, where he joined the newly formed Stewart–Haas Racing, where he served as the competition director for the team until his release midway through the 2011 season.[5][6][7] He then became the general manager for JTG Daugherty Racing the following year.[8][9]
During his driving career, Hutchens competed in series such as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the now defunct NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, and the SMART Modified Tour.[10]
Motorsports results
editNASCAR
edit(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Featherlite Modified Tour
editWhelen Southern Modified Tour
edit| NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour results | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Car owner | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | NSWMTC | Pts | Ref | ||
| 2005 | Sharon Hutchens | 14 | Chevy | CRW 8 |
CRW 5 |
CRW 8 |
CRW 12 |
BGS 17 |
MAR 10 |
ACE 15 |
ACE 11 |
CRW 12 |
CRW 11 |
DUB 9 |
ACE 13 |
10th | 1579 | [20] | ||||
| 2006 | CRW 10 |
GRE 5 |
CRW 14 |
DUB 20 |
CRW 6 |
BGS 3 |
MAR 10 |
CRW 11 |
ACE 9 |
CRW 12 |
HCY 5 |
DUB 14 |
SNM 12 |
8th | 1760 | [21] | ||||||
| 2007 | CRW 19 |
FAI 10 |
GRE 9 |
CRW 7 |
CRW 10 |
BGS 12 |
MAR | ACE | CRW | SNM | CRW | CRW | 19th | 782 | [22] | |||||||
| 2008 | CRW 23 |
ACE 18 |
CRW 10 |
BGS 4 |
CRW 16 |
LAN | CRW 12 |
SNM 11 |
MAR 11 |
CRW 13 |
CRW 18 |
12th | 1232 | [23] | ||||||||
| 2009 | CON | SBO | CRW 13 |
LAN | CRW | BGS 10 |
BRI 5 |
CRW | MBS | CRW | CRW | MAR | ACE | CRW | 21st | 413 | [24] | |||||
References
edit- ^ Williams, Deb (September 3, 2015). "Racing isn't easy for Hutchens, but the time spent with his father is special". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ Cahalan, Steve (January 24, 2008). "Melrose's Impact Gel draws attention for absorbing energy". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "NASCAR bans Hutchens device". Star-News. Charlotte, North Carolina. January 4, 2005. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "Martinsville II: Chevy - Bobby Hutchens". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Stewart-Haas Racing names Hutchens, Gibson to positions". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Longtime RCR exec Hutchens has offer from Stewart Haas, says nothing signed". ESPN. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Hutchens out at Stewart-Haas Racing". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Hutchens takes general manager role". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "JTG Daugherty Racing announces new GM and interim crew chief". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens". The Third Turn. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1985 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1986 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1987 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1988 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1989 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1990 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1991 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1992 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1999 NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2005 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2006 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2007 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2008 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2009 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
External links
edit- Bobby Hutchens driver statistics at Racing-Reference
- Bobby Hutchens crew chief statistics at Racing-Reference