Legendary Former NASCAR Driver Dead at 86

Legendary former NASCAR driver dead at 86

Former NASCAR driver and off-road racing legend Walker Evans has died. He was 86 years old.

Mopar truck and desert racer Walker Evans

Walker Evans, who was often allied with AMC and Dodge, died recently at the age of 86. Known for his cowboy hats and 142 class and overall wins in off-road racing, he took a Dodge truck to overall victory in the Baja 1000 in 1979—one of 21 championships and nine Baja 1000 class wins. His ...

Saying Goodbye to a Legend of Off-Roading, as Walker Evans Has Passed Away

Walker Evans helped shape the sport through his championship wins, technical innovations, and decades of leadership in motorsports. From Baja to NASCAR, he shaped a sport—and gave back more than he took.