MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The racing world is in mourning again after the passing of NASCAR Hall of Famer and three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion David Pearson, who died Monday at the age of 83.
As the news of Pearson’s death broke, many notable names from around the motorsports world took to Twitter to offer their stories and memories of Pearson. Below is a selection of those posts.
Unbelievably sad day today after hearing of the passing of (one of) THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST #nascar drivers. We wouldn’t be here today without him and we’re thinking of the entire David Pearson family tonight.
— Wood Brothers Racing (@woodbrothers21) November 13, 2018
David Pearson was one of the all time greats. Anyone who raced him will tell you he was the best. The Silver Fox lived up to his persona on and off the track. What a badass. RIP pic.twitter.com/LGGJ7ZIje9
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) November 13, 2018
RIP David Pearson.
I’d have to say if their was one driver who inspired me the most on the race track it was you. Always gritty, witty and in position at the end when it counted.
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) November 13, 2018
RIP David Pearson when i drove for the @woodbrothers21 the stories they talked about with David and what they accomplished together were amazing to listen to. Obviously one of the best ever!! 🙏🏼
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) November 13, 2018
Growing up in UpState NY I didn’t get to see much of NASCAR, but when I did I rooted for The Silver Fox. David Pearson was one of the greatest of all time. Thoughts for Rickey and Eddie and entire family. He was my hero https://t.co/eP24nQzp8k
— Todd Bodine (@Team_Onion) November 13, 2018
Very sad to learn of the passing tonight of NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson. When “The Silver Fox” ran for the championship, he generally won it. His tenure with the Wood Brothers was one of the most successful in the history of our sport. #RestInPeace. pic.twitter.com/vbbJE8hZGD
— Dave Moody (@DGodfatherMoody) November 13, 2018
David Pearson… One of the best, and one of my all-time favorites. A true NASCAR legend. A legacy to celebrate, and a life to miss. #RIPDavidPearson https://t.co/4GMjvi0gZB
— Marcus Smith (@MarcusSMI) November 13, 2018
Heavy hearts in the racing community tonight. Condolences to the family and many friends of the legendary "Silver Fox", David Pearson, one of the greatest drivers in @NASCAR history and a @NASCARHall member. pic.twitter.com/lMzNOb03lX
— IMS Museum (@IMSMuseum) November 13, 2018
When the word “legend” comes to mind, this is the guy I think about. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pearson family. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/6gSMUaBMAL
— Daniel Hemric (@DanielHemric) November 13, 2018
Prayers for the family of NASCAR legend David Pearson. They don’t make them like this anymore.
— Burt Myers (@BurtMyers) November 13, 2018
The lady in black will always love you.
David Pearson
Dec. 22, 1934 – Nov. 12, 2018. pic.twitter.com/ypnDWUvrpw— Darlington Raceway (@TooToughToTame) November 13, 2018
Tonight my heart is sad. I was blessed to watch and race with David Pearson and in my childhood memories of race tracks, David is there. The Man you had to beat, that Beautiful 21 Wood Bros Mercury. He was what a “Racecar Driver” was.. Steve McQueen Cool…one of the BEST EVER!
— Kyle Petty (@kylepetty) November 13, 2018
Few NASCAR combinations are synonymous. Petty and STP. Johnson and Knaus. Pearson and Wood Brothers. My thoughts go to my friends @woodbrothers21 on the loss of a legend.
— The Orange Cone (@TheOrangeCone) November 13, 2018
David made winning look effortless; and was as good a storyteller and partier as he was a driver. He also won in Trans Am against the best road racers of the day. https://t.co/EGgnv6sKuI
— Mike Joy (@mikejoy500) November 13, 2018
#DavidPearson had a quick wit.
At one event, I introduced him saying the "Silver Fox" would often not work his way to the lead until close to the finish. David grabbed the mic and blurted "Hey, I led a bunch, too!" and the whole place erupted laughing with him.— Mike Joy (@mikejoy500) November 13, 2018
Just getting home and seeing the sad news.. He was such a legend in our sport and one of my favs as a kid.. David Pearson will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/BNdOVw0Xom
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) November 13, 2018
