The driver of Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) #44 Ford Fusion Brian Scott has decided to end his racing career after the 2016 NASCAR season. Brian Scott, age 28, surprised the NASCAR world with announcing his retirement on November 10, 2016. Brian Scott did race, for the first time in 2016, a full 36 race season in the highest NASCAR Series for RPM. Scott’s best career finish was at Talladega last season, where he finished second. Scott’s own statement for his retirement was family reasons.
Brian Joseph Scott
Born: Boise, Idaho, January 12, 1988
Education: Boise High graduate
Work after NASCAR: Rimz One, a company that markets custom tires and other car accessories
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career
53 races run over 4 years
2016 position: 31st
Best finish: 31st (2016)
First race: 2013 Bank of America 500 (Charlotte)
Last race: 2016 Ford EcoBoost 400 (Homestead)
Wins: 0 Top tens: 1 Poles: 1
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
208 races run over 7 years
2015 position: 8th
Best finish: 4th (2014)
First race: 2009 Nashville 300 (Nashville)
Last race: 2015 Ford EcoBoost 300 (Homestead)
Wins: 0 Top tens: 77 Poles: 5
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series career
62 races run over 4 years
2012 position: 78th
Best finish: 7th (2009)
First race: 2007 New Hampshire 200 (New Hampshire)
Last race: 2012 Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix)
First win: 2009 AAA Insurance 200 (Dover)
Last win: 2012 Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix)
Wins: 2 Top tens: 23 Poles: 0
Source: Wikipedia, racing-reference.info
Photo credit: 316890 (NASCAR Media.com)