Strip Weathers

*"This ain't a one-man deal, kid. You need to wise up and get yourself a good crew chief and a good team."*
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## Strip Weathers

* 1980-present
* 1975-1979
* 1970-1974
* Special Paint Scheme

## Information

### Nicknames

"The King"
"The Legend" by Bob Cutlass

### Born

July 2, 1937 (1937-07-02) (age 86)
Level Cross, North Carolina

### Occupation

Piston Cup Racing Series racer for Dinoco and Jen's Diner

### Awards

1970 Piston Cup Rookie of the Year
Piston Cup Hall of Fame (2010)

## Piston Cup Racing Series career

### Last win

2005 Dinoco 400 (tied with Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks)

**Strip "The King" Weathers** is a retired American professional driver and crew chief who competed in the Piston Cup Racing Series for Jen's Diner (1970-1974) and Dinoco (1975-2005). He later served as the crew chief for his successor and nephew Cal.

## Pit Crew

* Crew Chief - Dale Incar (1969-1990), Robbie Lubis (1991-1992), Roger Wheeler (1993-2005)
* Tire Changer 1 - Kevin Door (1969-1978), Luke Pettlework (1979-2005)
* Tire Changer 2 - Blue Peter (1969-1982), Blue Peter II (1983-1997), Mike Pettlework (1998-2005)
* Jackpitty - Peter Parkerson (1969-1996) Lane Pettlework (1997-2005)
* Tire Carrier 1 - Jakson Fenderson (1987-2005)
* Tire Carrier 2 - Garrett Ram (1969-1971), Richard Pitcar (1972-2004), Paul Whiteman (2005)
* Gaspitty - Liam Gears (1969-1984) Hamish Towhitch (1985-2005)
* Utility Pitty - Jerry Gears (1969-1998) Amy Gears (1999-2003) Gibby Gears (2004-2005)
* Hauler - Owen Ram (1969-1989), Gray (1990-2005)
* Team Owner - Maurice Weathers (1969-1974), Tex Dinoco (1975-2005)

## Bio

* *"The King", Strip Weathers, has seen it all. From his humble beginnings on the Piston Cup circuit, to the glitzy sponsorship and media attention he has today. This seven time Piston Cup Champion is the winningest racecar in all of Piston Cup history. He's loved every second of his racing career, but truth be told, The King is ready for a slower pace. He's looking forward to more time with his queen, Mrs. the King.*

## Career Wins (TBA)

* Bold - Grand Slam round

1. **1978 Florida 500**
2. 1978 Los Angeles 500
3. 1978 RPM 400
4. 1978 Vitoline 400
5. 1978 Octane Gain 400
6. 1980 Hollywood 400
7. 1980 Heartland 400
8. **1980 Beachside 500**
9. **1982 Florida 500**
10. 1982 Transberry Juice 400
11. 1982 Palm Mile 350
12. 1982 Georgia Safety Horn 350
13. 1982 Smasherville 400
14. 1983 Spare Mint 400
15. 1983 Georgia Safety Horn 350
16. 1983 Gears & Glory 450
17. **1985 Florida 500**
18. 1985 Grandol Oil Co. 400
19. 1990 Vinyl Toupee 350
20. 1990 Leak Less 400
21. 1990 Octane Gain 400
22. 1991 Palm Mile 300
23. 1991 Easy Idle 400
24. 1992 Hollywood 400
25. 1992 Transberry Juice 400
26. 1992 Memphis 400
27. 1992 Los Angeles 500
28. 1992 Copper Canyon 400
29. **1992 Beachside 500**
30. 1992 Smasherville 400
31. **1995 Alabama 500**
32. 1995 Copper Canyon 400
33. 1995 DataShift 400
34. 1995 Octane Gain 400
35. 1999 RPM 400
36. 1999 Palm Mile 300
37. 1999 Octane Gain 400
38. 2000 Glen Ellen 350
39. 2000 Dinoco Light 350
40. 2001 Virginia 400
41. 2001 Vinyl Toupee 350
42. **2001 Alabama 500**
43. 2001 Heartland 400
44. **2001 Brickyard 400**
45. 2001 LTP 400
46. 2001 Vitoline 400
47. 2001 Leak Less 400
48. 2001 Dinoco 400
49. 2002 Virginia 400
50. 2002 Mood Springs 400
51. 2002 Los Angeles 500
52. 2002 Frostar Air Filters 400
53. 2002 Octane Gain 400
54. 2003 Vinyl Toupee 350
55. 2003 Spare Mint 400
56. 2003 Pocono 400
57. 2003 Brickyard 400
58. 2004 Spare Mint 400
59. 2004 Pocono 400
60. 2004 Bumper Save: Gears and Glory 450
61. 2005 Virginia 400
62. 2005 Tow Cap 400
63. **2005 Alabama 500**
64. 2005 Iowa Hybrid 450
65. 2005 Gasprin 350
66. 2005 Frostar Air Filters 400
67. 2005 Sputter Stop 350
68. 2005 Dinoco 400 (Tied)

## Quotes

* It's ok - His main quote whenever someone is sad or hurt
* What are you doing, kid? - 2005 LA Tiebreaker Race
* You know you just gave up the Piston Cup? - 2005 LA Tiebreaker Race

## Trivia

* He has the most wins of the Piston Cup along with Lightning McQueen.
* Cal Weathers calls him uncle Strip.
* He is Dinoco's longest racer with a 37-year career from 1969-2005.
* Just like Doc Hudson and Lightning McQueen, he became a crew chief after he retired.
* Doc Hudson is his inspiration. Smokey is Roger Wheeler's.
* His last win was the 2005 Dinoco 400 (Tied with Chick Hicks and Lightning McQueen).
* The only race he did not place in the top 15 in 1971 is the 1971 Carolina's 350 because he had an engine failure on lap 142.
* It was The King's idea to start the Reunion Of Legends in 2008 after he realized that not many racers from his era were left alive.
* In Cars, he is voiced by Richard Petty, who The King is based on in real life.