Long-time NASCAR fans will remember Davey Allison driving the Texaco-Havoline Ford for Robert Yates Racing in the Winston Cup Series. Tragically killed in a 1993 helicopter crash at the age of 32, Allison’s organs helped four recipients live over 46 years, cumulatively. April is National Donate Life Month, an opportunity to encourage people to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and honor those who saved lives through the gift of donation, like Davey Allison.
Davey Allison was a great man, husband, father, and tremendously gifted driver
In a press release, Gase said:
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Davey Allison was born in Birmingham, Alabama and his first Cup victory came at his home track in the 1987 Winston 500. Gase’s No. 28 will look nearly identical to the car he drove.
“I am very honored and proud for Davey to be remembered in this way, especially at our home track,” said Allison’s widow, Liz.
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