David Ragan will retreat

David Ragan announced that he would no longer compete in the Nascar Cup Series full-time at the end of this season. The 38-year-old Front Row Motorsports resident in the No. 33 Ford Mustang only occupies 30th place in the championship and should not be able to compete in the playoffs if he does not win before the end of the season. regular.

“I have thought about this decision for a long time, but I believe it is the right thing to do for my family and for myself, he said. I am firstly the father of two young daughters and secondly a racing driver. However, you have to concentrate fully in what I consider to be the most beautiful championship in the world. My children are growing up quickly and I want to dedicate my time to being the best father and husband possible. I feel like this is where God is directing my life…”

David Ragan has to date 15 Top 5, 40 Top 10 and 2 poles in 457 races contested between 2006 and today. His two victories were acquired on superspeedways, the first being at Daytona (Florida) in 2011 with Roush Fenway Racing and the following at Talladega (Alabama) in 2013.