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Virgil Earnest "Ernie" Irvan (born January 13, 1959), occasionally referred to as Swervin' Irvan, is an American former professional stock car racing driver. A retired NASCAR competitor, he is perhaps best remembered for his comeback after a serious head injury suffered from a crash during practice at Michigan in 1994 that left him with only a ...
Mar 1, 2022 · On Aug. 20, 1994, he was involved in a horrendous wreck during Cup practice at Michigan International Speedway. A tire blew and he went head-on into the Turn 1 wall. When rescuers pulled...
Aug 12, 2017 · Ernie Irvan nearly lost his life at Michigan in 1994, then reclaimed something back from the facility three years later with an iconic victory.
From starting his career as a California outsider in a traditionally southern sport to almost losing his life in a crash at Michigan, Ernie Irvan’s persevera...
Feb 15, 2017 · Motorsport.com caught up recently with Ernie Irvan to talk about those two incidents and life for him in retirement in this week’s feature. Irvan was one of the most popular and successful...
Ernie Irvan. One of NASCAR'S Top 50 Drivers of All-Time. Ernie Irvan was known for his aggressive driving style. He started his Winston Cup (now the Monster Energy Series) career in 1987 with the help from Dale Earnhardt, who sponsored his car.
Jun 26, 2016 · SONOMA, Calif. — It would be really easy for Ernie Irvan to wonder what might have been. And no one would blame him. How could you blame a guy whose career was ruined by tragedy? Irvan won 15...
Mar 5, 2020 · After sustaining numerous head injuries, Irvan retired in 1999 with 15 career Cup Series wins. So what is he up to these days? NASCAR Race Hub caught up with Irvan to find out.
Jun 7, 2019 · This Moment in NASCAR History: Ernie Irvan's triumph at Michigan. After nearly dying at Michigan International Speedway in 1994, Ernie Irvan took something back with his win in 1997 ...
Feb 17, 2021 · Irvan, driving the No. 4 Chevy with crew chief Tony Glover at the time, took the lead from Earnhardt with six laps left, and pulled away as Earnhardt battled Davey Allison.
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