Neil Bonnett Death
Neil passed away on February 11, 1994 at the age of 47 in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. Neil's cause of death was car crash.
When did Neil Bonnett die?
February 11, 1994How did Neil Bonnett die? What was the cause of death?
Car crashHow old was Neil Bonnett when died?
47Where did Neil Bonnett die? What was the location of death?
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Neil Bonnett Birthday and Date of Death
Neil Bonnett was born on July 3, 1946 and died on February 11, 1994. Neil was 47 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 3, 1946
Date of Death: February 11, 1994
Age at Death: 47
Neil Bonnett - Biography
Lawrence Neil Bonnett (July 30, 1946 – February 11, 1994), known professionally as Neil Bonnett, was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over his 18-year career. The Alabama native currently ranks 45th in all-time NASCAR Cup victories. He appeared in the 1983 film Stroker Ace and the 1990 film Days of Thunder. He was a color commentator in the years up until his death.
Bonnett was portrayed by the actor Sean Bridgers in the TV movie 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story.
Despite the setbacks, Bonnett was encouraged because he had secured a ride and sponsorship for at least six races in the 1994 season with car owner James Finch, including the season opening race, the Daytona 500, for Phoenix Racing. But on February 11, 1994, during the first practice session for the 1994 Daytona 500, a shock mount broke causing him to lose control of his Chevrolet on the track's high-banked fourth turn. The car swerved onto the track apron, and then up the steep bank before crashing into the wall nearly head on. Bonnett did not survive the accident; he was 47 years old.
That weekend, another racing death occurred, as 1993 Goody's Dash (four-cylinder) champion Rodney Orr was also killed in a racing crash during the practices surrounding the first weekend. In the middle of the second Goodyear-Hoosier tire war, Hoosier withdrew from the race immediately.
